Chapter 18 Flashcards
Compare Lincoln’s 10 Percent Plan with the Radical Republican plan.
The both wanted to do something with the south
What was the Freedman’s Bureau?
An agency that led african american to freedom
Where was Lincoln assassinated?
Ford’s Theater
Who assassinated President Lincoln?
John wilkers booth
What building was the location where Lincoln died?
The Petersun House
Who becomes the 17th President of the United States?
Andrew johnson
What was the significance of the 13th Amendment?
Abolished slavery
What was the significance of the 14th Amendment?
Gave full citezenship to anyone born in the U.S.
What was the significance of the 15th Amendment?
Gave african americans the right to vote
What did 14 African Americans do in Tennessee in the late 1800’s?
Serve the general assembly
Who won the Election of 1868?
Ulyesses S. Grant
What were carpetbaggers?
Northeners that moved to the south durin the reconstuction to find wealth by bringing industry to the region
What did the name scalawags mean?
Name used by former confederate to describe some while southeners pro union
What was the largest terrorist group in America against African-American rights?
Ku klux clan
What was unique about Rutherford B. Hayes’ victory in the Election of 1876?
He had more electoral votes then the oppenent that made him loose
