Reconstruction was the process of

rebuilding the South after the Civil War

creating land zones for freedmen after the Civil War

instituting Black Codes for former slaves

eliminating the plantation economy in the South

Which is the BEST description of the southern economy during Reconstruction?

The southern economy was still based on agriculture and cotton, but now depended on sharecropping rather than slave labor

The southern economy was stabilized because of trade relationships with Great Britain and France.

The southern economy was transformed from being based on agriculture to being completely dependent on industry and manufacturing.

The southern economy was completely restored by 1866 and was actually more productive and profitable than the pre- Civil War economy.

Which statement describes the attitude of the "Radical Republicans" following the Civil War?

"The Southern states have been conquered and should be slowly punished for their actions."

"Southern states should pass the 'Black Codes.' "

"Former Confederate leaders should be forgiven for their actions during the Civil War."

"The country should follow President Lincoln's plans to reunite the country as quickly as possible."

The Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution was ratified following which event?

The creation of the Ku Klux Klan

The creation of the Freedmen's Bureau

What did the removal of African Americans from the Georgia General Assembly in 1868 lead the U. S. government to do?

The U.S. Congress had to pass an act, and send in military troops to help maintain order.

The U.S. Congress penalized white Georgia Assembly members through heavy taxation

White Assembly members had to be physically removed and placed in jail for a year.

Black leaders led protests near the U.S. Congress meetings, demanding federal help.

Presidential Reconstruction following the American Civil War can BEST be described as

a desire to rebuild the country quickly and without ill feelings following the war.

a plan to fix the damage to the White House caused by the Civil War.

a desire to rebuild the southern states quickly to help control the economy.

a desire to punish those southerners responsible for causing and/or prolonging the war.

The purpose of the Freedman's Bureau was to

provide work, education, and relief for former slaves and poor whites.

provide 40 acres and a mule for each slave.

gain the vote for millions of former slaves.

get radical Republicans in positions of power in the South.

Lincoln's "10 Percent Plan" dealt with

re-admitting Southern states into the Union.

his idea for instituting an income tax.

how to draft more men into the Union Army.

his quest to reconquer only 10% of the South

The main goal for the development of the Freedman's Bureau was:

to provide education, training, and support to newly freed African Americans and poor whites

to register newly freed African Americans to vote

to manage distribution of farmland and animals to newly freed African Americans

to help the government round up KKK members

Which best describes Lincoln's readmission plans?

10% of the 1860 votershad to take an oath to obey the US Constitution and set up a new state constitution

50% of the voters had to take an oath to obey the US Constitution

the South had to adopt the Emancipation Proclamation as their new constitution

the North had to pay for the South's reconstruction costs

What was the opinion of Congress concerning the two presidential plans for reconstruction?

The presidential plans were too easy on the South

The presidential plans were fair on the South

the presidential plans were providing too many freedoms to freed men

the presidential plans were to hard on the South

The Wade - Davis Bill____________________

Was supported by Radical Republicans and was designed to punish the South.

Was supported by all of Congress and was very lenient

Was supported by Democrats and punished the South

Was supported by Congress and signed into law by Lincoln

Andrew Johnson's plan called for ____________

State conventions to repeal secession

State conventions to repeal slavery

State conventions to repeal the poll tax

State conventions to repeal the 7th amendment

Former General Grant was _____________ (choose ALL that apply)

advocated for rights of the freed slaves

signed the 15th Amendment into law.

A scalawag is a Southerner that supports the Union policies

A scalawag is a type of law that segregates races

A scalawag is an agency to help the freed slaves

A scalawag is a Northerner who comes to the South to make money

The compromise of 1877:

Hayes vs Tilden and Hayes became President

Ended Reconstruction after the military left the South

Democrats agreed to not dispute the election even though Tilden won

Congress agreed to support Hiram Revels for President in order to get the military troops out of the North

Which statement regarding the era of Reconstruction is FALSE?

state laws and customs upheld the constitutional amendments

the 13th Amendment outlawed slavery in all American states

federal law was changed to abolish slavery in states where it still existed

the 14th Amendment made African-Americans citizens of the U.S.

"The right of citizens of the United States to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any State on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude." - Fifteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution This amendment was created primarily for the purpose of

granting former slaves suffrage.

granting women the right to vote.

The Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments were all important additions to the Constitution because they

addressed issues that contributed to the Civil War.

were passed over the objection of the majority of the states.

Lincoln's "10 Percent Plan" dealt with

re-admitting Southern states into the Union.

how to draft more men into the Union Army.

his idea for instituting an income tax.

his quest to reconquer only 10% of the South.

Which statement BEST describes President Lincoln's views of the Reconstruction of the South following the Civil War?

"With malice towards none, with charity for all."

"Ask not what your country can do for you, but ask what you can do for your country."

"The South began the war, and they should be punished for starting it."

"The only thing we have to fear is fear itself."

When the Fourteenth Amendment was ratified by Georgia in 1868, Georgia was readmitted into the Union and citizenship was granted to blacks. While this amendment led to positive outcomes, it also resulted in a setback for some Black leaders. Which statement describes this major setback?

Black members of the Georgia Assembly were removed from their positions.

Black students had to be home schooled as they were removed from public schools.

White lawmakers wrote laws to place heavier taxes on Black citizens.

White landowners attempted to start slave trading again in the south.

This poster from the 1870s was MOST likely used for which reason? Responses

to discredit African Americans serving in the state government

to urge people to resist the rise of communism in the United States

to raise awareness about violations of the 15th Amendment

to raise awareness about violations of the 14th Amendment

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