Quizs for PART 1: Reconstruction Era (REG)

When the House formally charges someone with misconduct: 50+% vote

A process to remove a president from office

A method of voting in Congress

A type of judicial review

A group of former Union soldiers who fought for civil rights

A secret society formed by former Confederate soldiers who terrorized/killed Black people across the South

A political organization advocating for the rights of African Americans

A religious group promoting racial equality

A white Southerner who sided with black Freedmen and Northern newcomers

A term for a dishonest person

A Southern politician who opposed Reconstruction

A Northern soldier during the Civil War

The right to be treated fairly by the government; the individual has an opportunity to be heard and defend their rights.

The ability to appeal a government decision without any restrictions.

The requirement for the government to provide free legal representation in all cases.

The right to privacy in personal matters without government interference.

Arrested for sitting in the 'white only' section on a railroad car

A famous poet from the 19th century

An author known for his novels about the South

A civil rights leader in the 1960s

1) Citizenship for African Americans

2) Repeal of 3/5 Compromise

3) Denial of former Confederate officials from holding national or state office

4) Repudiate (cancel) Confederate debts.

16th President of the U.S. who saved the Union during the Civil War and emancipated the enslaved people of the South.

First President of the U.S. who led the country during the Revolutionary War.

President who initiated the New Deal during the Great Depression.

President known for the Louisiana Purchase and the Lewis and Clark Expedition.

Ended slavery, except as punishment for a crime.

Established the right to vote for all citizens.

Prohibited the sale of alcohol.

Granted women the right to vote.

Became President after the Hayes-Tilden election in which electoral votes were contested in 4 states; his compromise ended Reconstruction.

Served as President during the Civil War and was known for his military leadership.

Was the first President to be impeached and removed from office.

Promoted the establishment of the National Parks system during his presidency.

When the Senate formally declares a political leader guilty of misconduct and should be removed from office: ⅔ vote

A legal term for a person found not guilty in a court of law

The process of appealing a court decision

A type of punishment given to a political leader for minor infractions