Congressional reconstruction Flashcards
Why was the civil rights act 1866 passed by Congress unsuccessful
States kept on the books laws that continued the legacy of black codes, subsequently meanings second-class citizenship for freed slaves
What did congress pass in 1866 and what did it outline.
The civil rights act and it outlined a number of civil liberties including the right to make contracts, own and sell property as receive equal treatment under law
Who was brought to power in the congressional elections in 1866 and what was there aim
The radical republicans, they wanted to punish the south and prevent the ruling class from continuing in power
What did the Military reconstruction act 1867 achieve
Divided the south into five military districts and outlined how the new government would be designed. Under military observation, Freed slaves received the right to vote, hold office, and becoming judges and police chiefs
Why did A.Johnson clash with Congress
He vetoed all radical initiatives, Congress overrode him each time. This resulted in the impeachment of AJ in 1868. The senate failed to convict him by a single vote but his power was diminished
What did Amendment did congress pass in 1867 and what did it outline
14th amendment designed to provide citizenship and civil liberties to recently free slaves
What are Carpetbaggers?
The name giving to the northerners who came south for political and economic reasons. Considered as corrupt people who used reconstruction to advance there own personal interests
Who opposed the radical republicans
Southern whites couldn’t accept the idea that former slaves could vote and hold office. KKK born. A reign of terror was aimed at republican leaders as well as blacks seeking to assert their new political rights
