Chapter 16

Question 1

Lincoln and Johnson’s view on Reconstruction

Answer 1

They wanted to restore the union quickly, requires southern states to prohibit slavery, and nullify ordinance of secession

Question 2

Impeachment of Johnson

Answer 2

Congress did not feel the president had the right to challenge laws they passed on Reconstruction

Question 3

Radical Reconstruction vs. Presidential Reconstruction

Answer 3

Radical Reconstruction plan was much harsher on the southern states

Question 4

Treatment of African Americans

Answer 4

Discriminated against in both north and south, but southerners treated them much worse.

Question 5

Most freedmen became…

Answer 5

Sharecroppers

Question 6

Role of Freedmen’s bureau

Answer 6

Helped find jobs for freed Texans, gave food and clothing to sick and poor, and established first schools for African Americans.

Question 7

13th, 14th, 15th amendments and how they relate to freedmen.

Answer 7

13 - Abolished slavery
14 - Granted citizenship
15 - Granted African American men the right to vote

Question 8

Juneteenth

Answer 8

1865, African Americans found out they were free

Question 9

Black codes

Answer 9

Laws limiting rights of African Americans

Question 10

Ku Klux Klan

Answer 10

Made up from all walks of life. Used violence and threats to keep African Americans from voting.

Question 11

Radical Republicans views on Reconstruction

Answer 11

Be harsh and set strict standards for admitting southern states back into the union, and protected freedoms of African Americans