Reconstruction Era Quiz

What was Lincoln's plan for Reconstruction called?

• Lincoln's 10% Plan

• Lincoln's 50% Plan

• Lincoln's 20% Plan

• Lincoln's 5% Plan

Which bill did Congress propose as an alternative to Lincoln's plan?

• Wade-Davis Bill

• Johnson-Davis Bill

• Grant-Davis Bill

• Sherman-Davis Bill

What method did Lincoln use to prevent the Wade-Davis Bill from becoming law?

• Pocket veto

• Line-item veto

• Regular veto

• Executive order

Why did Congress dislike Johnson's Presidential Reconstruction plan?

• It was too strict and harsh.

• It was too lenient and failed to address the needs of former slaves.

• It focused too much on economic reforms.

• It ignored the needs of northern states.

What action did Congress take in December 1865 regarding southern legislators?

• Admitted them immediately.

• Refused to admit them.

• Supported their election.

• Ignored their existence.

What was Johnson's response to the Civil Rights Act of 1866?

• He supported it.

• He ignored it.

• He vetoed it.

• He amended it.

What amendment did Congress draft during Johnson's presidency?

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 16th Amendment

What was the outcome of the 1866 midterm elections for the Republicans?

• They lost control of Congress

• They won a landslide victory, gaining 2/3 control of Congress

• They gained a slight majority in Congress

• They lost the majority in the Senate

What did the Reconstruction Act of 1867 establish?

• New tax laws

• Military districts and new terms to enter the union

• A new constitution

• A peace treaty

What action did Johnson take against the Reconstruction Act and the Tenure of Office Act?

• He supported both

• He vetoed both

• He ignored both

• He signed both into law