Reconstruction Era - Week 20

A period of time when the U.S. was rebuilding after the Civil War?

• Reconstruction
• segregation
• Freedmen's Bureau
• impeachment

Who was president during the Reconstruction?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Andrew Johnson

• George Washington

• Franklin Roosevelt

Which of the following was NOT a challenged faced after the Civil War?

• Rebuilding the South since it was destroyed

• Slaves needed help starting a new life,

• Should Confederate leaders be punished

• People needed to work in the factories in Northern states.

States had to __________ new Constitutions that recognized African Americans as citizens.

Who wanted to ensure that African Americans had equal rights and participated in the government?

• Sharecroppers

• Confederate leaders

• Radical Republicans

• Carperbaggers

Which amendment ended slavery?

• 12th

• 13th

• 14th

• 15th

The 14th amendment states that everyone has the same ________________, no matter their race, gender, or background.

Which amendment gives everyone the right to vote?

• 12th

• 13th

• 14th

• 15th

Why did carpetbaggers come the the South after the Civil War?

• to start a new life

• to help end slavery

• to make money

• to explore new lands

How did carpetbaggers "help" Southern communities?

• They provided free merchandise

• They built schools

• They worked on farms

• They offered high-interest loans