Reconstruction Part 1 Review

Reconstruction Part 1 Review

Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.

Describe Lincoln’s plan for Reconstruction: In 1863, Lincoln creates a plan sympathetic to the South and as soon as 10 percent of states voters took loyalty oath could set up new government.

Describe the Radical Republican’s plan for Reconstruction: The groups in Lincoln’s party who rejected the plan and advocated full citizen and suffrage for AA.

Describe Johnson’s Plan for Reconstruction: Johnson’s plan was to offer pardons and restoration of lands to most Confeds but the leaders had to apply personally.

Describe the 13th amendment: The amendment was to abolish slavery in the South.

Describe the 14th amendment: The passing of the 14th amendment was to guarantee the equal rights to all citizens including AA.

Describe the 15ht amendment: With Grant winning election of 68, Congress passed the 15th amendment guaranteeing the AA to vote.

Describe Johnson’s impeachment: The Congress passes Tenure of Office Act which says Johnson can’t fire officials without Congressional approval. When he tries to fire Sectary of War, the House votes to impeach Johnson.

BR: To what social or economic class did Mary Chesnut belong? How do you know? Did Southerners of various social classes exprience the war differently.
She belonged to the wealthy class and she was married to a planter and politician. It was in the book and the talked about her and her husband. Most of the southerners suffered a lot and people became poor and people would steal from the household and damage the house.