Post- Civil War: Reconstruction
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Post- Civil War: Reconstruction
What economic impact did the Civil War have on the South?
What economic impact did the Civil War have on the South?
ANSWER!
Devastated-- farms, railroads, and factories destroyed throughout the South. Cities of Richmond and Atlanta lay in ruins.
What long term economic impact did the Civil War have on the South?
What long term economic impact did the Civil War have on the South?
ANSWER!
South would remain a backward, agriculture-based economyand the poorest section of the nation for many decades
What economic impact did the Civil War have on the North and Midwest?
What economic impact did the Civil War have on the North and Midwest?
ANSWER!
Strong industrial economy, lay foundation forindustrialization in the next half-century and emergence of U.S. as global economic power
What political impact did the Civil War have on the nation?
What political impact did the Civil War have on the nation?
ANSWER!
Test of federalism, federal government maintains supremacyAbraham Lincoln’s view that the U.S. was one nation indivisible prevailed
What social impact did the Civil War have on the nation?
What social impact did the Civil War have on the nation?
ANSWER!
600,000 American die. Southerners were left embittered by their losses. Questions remained about how to put the nation back together, both emotionally and politically
Dead at Antietam
What was Reconstruction?
What was Reconstruction?
ANSWER!
The period of rebuilding after the Civil War (1865-1877)
What were 5 things that needed to be “rebuilt” after the Civil War?
What were 5 things that needed to be “rebuilt” after the Civil War?
ANSWER!
Southern economy Status of newly freed slaves
Southern infrastructure Southern states readmitted to union
Trust between North and South
How did Abraham Lincoln’s believe the South should be treated after the Civil War?
How did Abraham Lincoln’s believe the South should be treated after the Civil War?
ANSWER!
No punishment,
“with malice towards none, with charity for all…to bind up the nation’s wounds”
How did Lincoln view the political Reconstruction of the nation?
How did Lincoln view the political Reconstruction of the nation?
ANSWER!
Reconstruction was a matter ofquickly restoring legitimate stategovernments that were loyal tothe Union
Why did Lincoln view Reconstruction as a quick process?
Why did Lincoln view Reconstruction as a quick process?
ANSWER!
Secession was illegal, Confederate stateshad never really left the Union.
What happened to Lincoln just a few days after Lee’s surrender at Appomattox?
What happened to Lincoln just a few days after Lee’s surrender at Appomattox?
ANSWER!
Assassinated at Ford’s Theatre by John Wilkes Booth
Lincoln’s Funeral Procession
What impact did the assassination of Lincoln have on Reconstruction?
What impact did the assassination of Lincoln have on Reconstruction?
ANSWER!
Allowed the Radical Republicans to influence Reconstructionin a way more punitive towards the former Confederate states
How did the Radical Republicans believe theSouth should be treated after the Civil War?
How did the Radical Republicans believe theSouth should be treated after the Civil War?
ANSWER!
South should be punished, seceded states were not allowed back into the Union immediately and put under military occupation
In what military district was Virginia?
In what military district was Virginia?
ANSWER!
Military District 1
What did the Radical Republicans what to do for former slaves?
What did the Radical Republicans what to do for former slaves?
ANSWER!
Guarantee voting and other civil rightsto African Americans
(Radical social reform)
What were the 3 “Civil War Amendments”to the Constitution?
What were the 3 “Civil War Amendments”to the Constitution?
ANSWER!
13th- Abolished slavery
14th- States prohibited from denying equal rights
15th- Voting rights guaranteed regardless of “race, color, or previous condition of servitude”(former slaves)
Who did the Radical Republicansclash with in their push for Civil Rights?
Who did the Radical Republicansclash with in their push for Civil Rights?
ANSWER!
President, Andrew Johnson(successor to Lincoln)
(HINT: Look at the“freemen’s bureau”—to helpformer slaves--- kicked out by Johnson’s veto power)
What did the Radical Republicans do to President Andrew Johnson?
What did the Radical Republicans do to President Andrew Johnson?
ANSWER!
Attempted to impeach (formally charge him with misconduct). Failed by one vote to remove him from office.
What ended Reconstruction?
What ended Reconstruction?
ANSWER!
Extremely close election of 1876. Compromise of 1877– in return for the White House, Republicans agreed toend military occupation in the South
Why were the states of S.C., L.A., and FLA, in dispute in 1877?
Why were the states of S.C., L.A., and FLA, in dispute in 1877?
ANSWER!
Many votes for the Democratic candidate were forced through intimidation
What was the impact of the Compromise of 1877?
What was the impact of the Compromise of 1877?
ANSWER!
Reconstruction failed,
former Confederates controlled the Democratic party andregained powerin the South
What was the legacy of a failed Reconstruction?
What was the legacy of a failed Reconstruction?
ANSWER!
Jim Crow Era– long period in which African Americans in the South weredenied the full rights of American citizenship
What economic impact did the
Civil War have on the South?
What economic impact did the
Civil War have on the South?
Devastated, farms, railroads, industry destroyed by war
What two southern cities were particularly devastated by the Civil War?
What economic impact did the
Civil War have on the South?
Devastated, farms, railroads, industry destroyed by war
What two southern cities were particularly devastated by the Civil War?
Richmond, Virginia and
Atlanta, Georgia
What economic impact did the
Civil War have on the Midwest and Northern states?
What economic impact did the
Civil War have on the South?
Devastated, farms, railroads, industry destroyed by war
What two southern cities were particularly devastated by the Civil War?
Richmond, Virginia and
Atlanta, Georgia
What economic impact did the
Civil War have on the Midwest and Northern states?
Strong industrial growth, laid foundation for future industrialization and prosperity
What long-term economic impact did the Civil War have on the South?
What economic impact did the
Civil War have on the South?
Devastated, farms, railroads, industry destroyed by war
What two southern cities were particularly devastated by the Civil War?
Richmond, Virginia and
Atlanta, Georgia
What economic impact did the
Civil War have on the Midwest and Northern states?
Strong industrial growth, laid foundation for future industrialization and prosperity
What long-term economic impact did the Civil War have on the South?
War left South backward, agricultural-based economy and poorest section of nation for decades
What was the period of rebuilding after the Civil War?
What economic impact did the
Civil War have on the South?
Devastated, farms, railroads, industry destroyed by war
What two southern cities were particularly devastated by the Civil War?
Richmond, Virginia and
Atlanta, Georgia
What economic impact did the
Civil War have on the Midwest and Northern states?
Strong industrial growth, laid foundation for future industrialization and prosperity
What long-term economic impact did the Civil War have on the South?
War left South backward, agricultural-based economy and poorest section of nation for decades
What was the period of rebuilding after the Civil War?
Reconstruction (1865-1877)
Who believed in not punishing the South, “with malice towards none, with charity for all… bind up the nation’s wounds…”
What economic impact did the
Civil War have on the South?
Devastated, farms, railroads, industry destroyed by war
What two southern cities were particularly devastated by the Civil War?
Richmond, Virginia and
Atlanta, Georgia
What economic impact did the
Civil War have on the Midwest and Northern states?
Strong industrial growth, laid foundation for future industrialization and prosperity
What long-term economic impact did the Civil War have on the South?
War left South backward, agricultural-based economy and poorest section of nation for decades
What was the period of rebuilding after the Civil War?
Reconstruction (1865-1877)
Who believed in not punishing the South, “with malice towards none, with charity for all… bind up the nation’s wounds…”
Abraham Lincoln
Why did Abraham Lincoln believe that Reconstruction would be a quick process?
Why did Abraham Lincoln believe that Reconstruction would be a quick process?
Secession was illegal, Southern states had never really left the Union
What happened to Abraham Lincoln just a few days after Lee’s surrender at Appomattox?
Why did Abraham Lincoln believe that Reconstruction would be a quick process?
Secession was illegal, Southern states had never really left the Union
What happened to Abraham Lincoln just a few days after Lee’s surrender at Appomattox?
Assassinated by John Wilkes Booth
Who believed in punishing the South, and put it under military occupation during Reconstruction?
Why did Abraham Lincoln believe that Reconstruction would be a quick process?
Secession was illegal, Southern states had never really left the Union
What happened to Abraham Lincoln just a few days after Lee’s surrender at Appomattox?
Assassinated by John Wilkes Booth
Who believed in punishing the South, and put it under military occupation during Reconstruction?
Radical Republicans in Congress
What did the Radical Republicans want to do for former slaves?
Why did Abraham Lincoln believe that Reconstruction would be a quick process?
Secession was illegal, Southern states had never really left the Union
What happened to Abraham Lincoln just a few days after Lee’s surrender at Appomattox?
Assassinated by John Wilkes Booth
Who believed in punishing the South, and put it under military occupation during Reconstruction?
Radical Republicans in Congress
What did the Radical Republicans want to do for former slaves?
Guarantee voting and other civil rights
What were the 3 “Civil War Amendments?”
Why did Abraham Lincoln believe that Reconstruction would be a quick process?
Secession was illegal, Southern states had never really left the Union
What happened to Abraham Lincoln just a few days after Lee’s surrender at Appomattox?
Assassinated by John Wilkes Booth
Who believed in punishing the South, and put it under military occupation during Reconstruction?
Radical Republicans in Congress
What did the Radical Republicans want to do for former slaves?
Guarantee voting and other civil rights
What were the 3 “Civil War Amendments?”
13th, 14th, 15th
What amendment abolished slavery?
Why did Abraham Lincoln believe that Reconstruction would be a quick process?
Secession was illegal, Southern states had never really left the Union
What happened to Abraham Lincoln just a few days after Lee’s surrender at Appomattox?
Assassinated by John Wilkes Booth
Who believed in punishing the South, and put it under military occupation during Reconstruction?
Radical Republicans in Congress
What did the Radical Republicans want to do for former slaves?
Guarantee voting and other civil rights
What were the 3 “Civil War Amendments?”
13th, 14th, 15th
What amendment abolished slavery?
13th amendment
What amendment guaranteed equal rights, no state could deny?
What amendment guaranteed equal rights, no state could deny?
14th amendment
What amendment guaranteed voting rights regardless of “race, color, or previous condition of servitude?”
What amendment guaranteed equal rights, no state could deny?
14th amendment
What amendment guaranteed voting rights regardless of “race, color, or previous condition of servitude?”
15th amendment
Who did the Radical Republicans continually clash with in their quest to guarantee civil rights?
What amendment guaranteed equal rights, no state could deny?
14th amendment
What amendment guaranteed voting rights regardless of “race, color, or previous condition of servitude?”
15th amendment
Who did the Radical Republicans continually clash with in their quest to guarantee civil rights?
President, Andrew Johnson
What did the Radical Republicans do to Andrew Johnson?
What amendment guaranteed equal rights, no state could deny?
14th amendment
What amendment guaranteed voting rights regardless of “race, color, or previous condition of servitude?”
15th amendment
Who did the Radical Republicans continually clash with in their quest to guarantee civil rights?
President, Andrew Johnson
What did the Radical Republicans do to Andrew Johnson?
Impeach, but fail to remove from office
What enabled former Confederates to regain power in the South?
What amendment guaranteed equal rights, no state could deny?
14th amendment
What amendment guaranteed voting rights regardless of “race, color, or previous condition of servitude?”
15th amendment
Who did the Radical Republicans continually clash with in their quest to guarantee civil rights?
President, Andrew Johnson
What did the Radical Republicans do to Andrew Johnson?
Impeach, but fail to remove from office
What enabled former Confederates to regain power in the South?
Compromise of 1877
What did the Republicans gain by allowing the Democrats control of the South in 1877?
What amendment guaranteed equal rights, no state could deny?
14th amendment
What amendment guaranteed voting rights regardless of “race, color, or previous condition of servitude?”
15th amendment
Who did the Radical Republicans continually clash with in their quest to guarantee civil rights?
President, Andrew Johnson
What did the Radical Republicans do to Andrew Johnson?
Impeach, but fail to remove from office
What enabled former Confederates to regain power in the South?
Compromise of 1877
What did the Republicans gain by allowing the Democrats control of the South in 1877?
White House
What was the legacy of a failed Reconstruction?
What was the legacy of a failed Reconstruction?
Jim Crow, long period of denying African American full rights of citizenship
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