Reconstruction Mr. Jacobus's Big Quizziz

What does "with malice toward none, with charity for all" show us about Abraham Lincoln's reconstruction plan?

• He wanted to punish the Confederates.

• He wanted to show forgiveness to the Confederates.

• He wanted to make it difficult for the south to rejoin.

What was Lincoln's 10% plan?

• 10-year plan to rebuild the railroads.

• 10% of the slaves would be freed in the south.

• A 10% tax imposed in the south for war debts.

• 10% had to swear an oath of loyalty.

Which BEST describes Reconstruction?

• Georgia's railroads were rebuilt.

• The South experienced growth in industry.

• The United States reestablished trade with Europe.

• The U.S. government attempted to guarantee equal rights for all.

Answer explanation

Reconstruction failed at attempting to heal the nation and grant equal rights to former slaves.

Which amendment abolished slavery?

• 13th amendment

• 14th amendment

• 15th amendment

• 16th amendment

Which TWO describe the 14th amendment?

• Everyone has equal protection

• Granted former slaves the right to vote

• Granted citizenship to former slaves

• Abolished slavery

What does the "equal protection clause" in the 14th amendment guarantee?

• The right to self-defense.

• Citizens with the same rights regardless of race.

• Immigrants can become citizens.

• Women and men have the opportunity to vote

According to the fourteenth amendment, how does someone become a citizen of the United States?

• Being born in the United States.

• Naturalized through a process.

• Living in the U.S. for 10 years.

• Having a family member who is a citizen.

Answer explanation

Naturalization allows non-citizens to complete several steps to become a citizen.

Who were the radical Republicans?

• Congressmen who favored the continuation of slavery in the south.

• Congressmen who supported Lincoln's plan for Reconstruction.

• Congressmen who demanded equal rights for the freedmen.

• Congressmen who supported Johnson's indulgence towards the south.

Why is Reconstruction viewed as a failure?

• It could not bring all the southern states back to the Union.

• The former slaves did not really gain equal rights.

• Slavery continued for several more decades.

• Abraham Lincoln was not present to make it a reality.

What organization was established to help blacks and poor whites receive education, find work, and get the necessary supplies during Reconstruction?

• Salvation Army

• Red Cross

• Bureau of Freedmen

• Department of Health