Chapter 17 Reconstruction

Reconstruction took place between the years:

• 1861-1865

• 1865-1877

• 1941-1945

• 1776-1783

What is true about the Ku Klux Klan (KKK)?

• They partnered with the Freedmen's Bureau to help feed and clothe former slaves

• They terrorized blacks, Carpetbaggers, and Scalawags and did not want blacks to vote.

• They helped to establish some of the first black public schools and universities

• They protected blacks from being terrorized by the White League

What was a major contribution made by General Charles Griffin during Reconstruction in Texas?

• He created the Freedmen's Bureau

• He wiped out the KKK and the White League

• He assisted thousands of black men and women in registering to vote

• He assisted thousands of black men in registering to vote

Who became the first elected governor in Texas after the Civil War?

• Andrew Hamilton

• Richard Coke

• Elisha Pease

• James Throckmorton

Which governor got kicked out of office by General Sheridan because he complained about the treatment of ex-confederates?

• Elisha Pease

• Andrew Hamilton

• James Throckmorton

• Richard Coke

What was the main goal of Presidential Reconstruction?

• To restore the south to the union as quickly as possible.

• To guarantee to rights of former slaves

• To transfer ownership of lands owned by whites to blacks

• To have 90% of Southerners swear an oath of loyalty

Which of the following best summarizes the 14th amendment?

• Slavery within the borders of the United States is now and forever abolished.

• All citizens of the United States are eligible to vote.

• All persons born within the borders of the United States are citizens and are protected by the law.

• All male citizens of the United States are eligible to vote.

General Gordon Granger stated that all freedmen must not be found in "idelness"....not working...as part of what event that is now celebrated on June 19th?

• The Galveston announcement that all slaves are free.

• The Compromise of 1850

• The Dred Scott Decision

• The Gettysburg address

As part of his June 19th announcement in Galveston, General Granger suggested that the former slaves remain where they are and work as hired labor. Why would he do this?

• He believed that the only work blacks could do was field work.

• He feared that they would become idle and dependent on government support.

• White farmers did not want competition from blacks who might choose to start farms.

• He feared that many would enter the military and he feared for his own job.

Why were Radical Republicans unhappy with how reconstruction was going under the direction of Andrew Hamilton?

• They felt that his plan was not in line with the wishes of Abraham Lincoln's plan.

• They wanted more programs for Whites who were struggling to find employment.

• They felt he was too hard on the South and that Blacks were given too many rights.

• They were upset that former Confederate leaders were put back in charge.