Reconstruction Era Key Concepts

The video discusses the conflict between President Andrew Johnson and the Radical Republicans during the Reconstruction era following the Civil War. It covers Johnson's lenient policies towards the Southern states, the introduction of Black Codes, and the opposition from Congress. The video also explains the 14th Amendment, military reconstruction, and Johnson's impeachment. It concludes with a call to action for viewers to access additional resources.

What was the main conflict during the Reconstruction Era?

• The battle between President Andrew Johnson and the Radical Republicans

• The drafting of the Constitution

• The election of Abraham Lincoln

• The Civil War

Why did many Southern States agree to Johnson's terms for readmission to the Union?

• They were forced by the military

• They were promised new territories

• The terms were very lenient

• They wanted to avoid another war

What were the Black Codes designed to do?

• Promote equality among all citizens

• Place Freedmen in a position of less than white people

• Encourage industrial growth in the South

• Support the abolition of slavery

What was the purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau?

• To help Freedmen get back on their feet after the Civil War

• To manage Southern plantations

• To enforce the Black Codes

• To support Confederate leaders

What was the Civil Rights Bill designed to do?

• Stop the Black Codes

• Promote segregation

• Encourage Southern independence

• Support the Black Codes

What was the main goal of the 14th Amendment?

• To promote Southern independence

• To give citizenship to Freedmen and guarantee them equal protection under the law

• To support Confederate leaders

• To abolish slavery

What did the Reconstruction Act of 1867 do?

• It supported Confederate leaders

• It ended the Civil War

• It split the South into five military districts

• It abolished the 14th Amendment

Why was the Tenure of Office Act significant?

• It abolished the military districts

• It supported the Black Codes

• It prevented the president from dismissing cabinet members who agreed with Congress on reconstruction

• It allowed the president to dismiss any cabinet member

What was the outcome of Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial?

• He was one vote away from being removed

• He was acquitted by a large margin

• He was removed from office

• He resigned before the trial

What was the impact of Johnson's impeachment on his political power?

• He gained support from the Radical Republicans

• He became more powerful

• He was re-elected for another term

• He was left a weak political leader