History of the Americas Questions
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After the Civil War, the agricultural system in the South was called_________________
designed to keep freed slaves in subjection and prevent them from exercising their political rights
Andrew Johnson disagreed with many policies of the Radical Republicans, but he compromised on many of those polices in order to maintain a working relationship with Congress
Because of the civil rights laws and amendments passed Reconstruction blacks were able to find political equality with whites by the end of the 1800s
Leader of the Radical Republicans in the House
What were southern whites who supported the Reconstruction called?
Which Reconstruction plan said a state could rejoin if 10% of its population swore an oath of loyalty?
What were Northerners who moved to the South during Reconstruction to make a profit called?
What was the name of paper money printed with green ink; had no hard money value?
What group opposed Lincoln's plan for reconstruction and felt the south should be punished?
What term describes separating the public based on race?
What racist white terror group was created during the Reconstruction era in the south to terrorize black American families through violence and intimidation?
Which plan for reconstruction focused on punishing Southern states for seceding?
Put the following components of the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments in order: 1. voting rights (suffrage) for African American men, 2. abolition of slavery, and 3. citizenship and equal protection?
What was the agreement to end the military occupation of the South, effectively ending Reconstruction?
What were given at the voting booth before a Freedman could vote, with the intention of keeping them from exercising their right to vote?
What was the main challenge faced by the Freedmen's Bureau?
Which of the following amendments recognized African American scitizenship and offered equal protection under the law?
In which bill was a military governor established for each Southern state;government is re-established once a majority of adult white males take an oath of allegiance to the Union; and former Confederate leaders cannot vote; slavery is abolished?
Under the Ten-Percent Plan, what was the main requirement for Southern states to be readmitted into the Union?