Reconstruction Review (1865-1876)

1. Reconstruction Review (1865-1876)

2. Scalawags and Carpetbaggers were… Welcomed as saviors in the South during Reconstruction Advisors to President Johnson Hated amongst Southerners because they took advantage of Freedmen’s newly gained political rights Were instrumental in fighting for black rights such as citizenship and the right to vote Reconstruction Quizdom

3. Reconstruction Quizdom • The Freedmen’s Bureau… • Offered healthcare, food, and housing to whites who suffered loss as a result of the Civil War • Was instrumental in taking care of Confederate veterans disabled by the war • Established successful public education systems throughout the South • Failed to make any real gains for anyone

4. Which of the following best completes the cause and effect relationship above? The Radical Republicans impeach President Johnson Southern States pass black codes forcing blacks to remain under the power of whites President Lincoln vetoes the 13th Amendment President Lincoln is assasinated Reconstruction Quizdom CausesEffect • The 13th amendment is passed eliminating the use of Freedmen as slave labor ?

5. Which of the Reconstruction Amendments to the right do NOT match up? A B C Reconstruction Quizdom

6. Which of the following would be the best heading for the right portion of the Venn Diagram? Challenges for Reconstruction Gains by the Freedmen Racial Effects of Reconstruction Failed Reconstruction Policies Reconstruction Quizdom Political Effects of Reconstruction Both ? Radical Republicans The 15th Amendment was passed Black codes Military Reconstruction Act of 1867 KKK

7. Reconstruction Quizdom Which of the following best completes the cause and effect relationship above? The Radical Republicans impeach President Johnson President Lincoln vetoes the 13th Amendment President Lincoln is assassinated There is little to no protection for Freedmen’s civil liberties CausesEffect • The Compromise of 1877 led to the removal of all federal troops from Southern states ending military enforcement of Reconstruction ?

8. Reconstruction Quizdom Financial Crises of 1873 Era of “Good Stealing” ? Credit Moblier Scandal Indian Ring Scandal • Which of the following would most accurately occupy the center of the “main idea” web above? • Distractions from continuing Reconstruction • Acts by the Radical Republicans • Black Codes • Civil War Amendments

9. Reconstruction Quizdom • Which of the following best describes these guys below? • They were leaders of the redeemed Democrats re-entering Congress from the South • The were leaders of a group who wanted to punish the South • They were the leaders of the political party known as the Scalawags • These guys founded the “anti-cane in congress movement” Thaddeus Stevens in the House Charles Sumner in the Senate

10. Reconstruction Quizdom • President Johnson was Impeached in 1868, meaning… • He was kicked out of office • Charges were brought against him by Congress • He switched sides and joined the Confederacy (Rebel Yell!!) • He inherited the Presidency due to the untimely death of his successor

11. Reconstruction Quizdom • Which of the following would have been most likely the reason historians have characterized Grant’s Presidency the “Era of Good Stealing”? • The Credit Moblier, Indian Ring, and Whiskey Ring affairs • Race riots in Colfax LA • The Panic of 1873 • The Election of 1868

12. The Cartoon to the right was likely criticizing… Military Reconstruction in the South The Freedmen’s Bureau The 14th Amendment The 15th Amendment Reconstruction Quizdom

13. Since their creation, the Civil War Amendments have… Shrunk in their application and effect Be repealed Been mostly ignored Have expanded in their application and effect Reconstruction Quizdom

14. Reconstruction Quizdom • Some are born great • Some have greatness of thrust upon them • Some are from Ohio… • Who ran for the Republicans in the election of 1876 leading to the Compromise of 1877? • Schuler Colfax • Samuel Tilden • Ulysses S. Grant • Rutherford B. Hayes

15. Reconstruction Quizdom • The original intent of the KKK was likely in response to… • The 13th amendment • The 14th amendment • The 15th amendment • The black codes

16. Reconstruction Quizdom • The Efforts of the KKK greatly reduced… • African American jobs in the South • Fears of Radical Republican influences in the South • African American participation in politics • African American’s right to marry

17. Reconstruction Quizdom • Jim Crow Laws were allowed in Southern states because… • The Compromise of 1877 pulled federal troops out of Southern states • Hayes lost the election of 1876 • Andrew Johnson was successful in blocking amendments meant to protect black rights • Because the 15th amendment did specified race as a reason to restrict voting rights

18. Reconstruction Quizdom No negro shall be permitted to rent or keep a house within said parishin Louisiana Intended to limit the ability of Freedmen to live in Southern Society ? No negro shall be permitted to preach, exhort, or otherwise declaim to congregations of colored people, without a special permission in writing from the police or jury Created a state of “virtual slavery” • Which of the following would most accurately occupy the center of the “main idea” web above? • Presidential Attempts at Reconstruction • How the Redeemers returned to Congress • Black Codes • Civil War Amendments