Political Developments: Lincoln and Reconstruction Flashcards
When did the Reconstruction Era occur?
1865-1877
How many people died in the Civil War?
600,000.
What is an example of a Northerner ruining Southern lands?
General Sherman burnt every town he found from Atlanta to the Gulf of Mexico
What law did Lincoln pass for allowing Southern States back in to the USA?
The 10% Plan
What was the 10% Plan?
If a Southern State had 10% of voters vote in favour of rejoining the USA, they could rejoin the USA.
What event unofficially started the Reconstruction Era? What year?
Emancipation Proclamation, 1863
Which group of Republicans were not happy with the 10% plan?
Radical Republicans
What bill did Radical Republicans make against the 10% Plan?
Wade-Davis Bill
What 2 things did the Wade-Davis Bill say?
Southern States only to be readmitted if 50% or more vote in favour of rejoining. No Confederate members can work in Congress
What was the result of the Wade-Davis Bill?
It was vetoed by Lincoln
When was the 13th Amendment Approved?
1865
What was the 13th Amendment?
It formally freed all slaves in the USA
What was the Freedmans Bureau?
An organisation set up by Lincoln helping African Americans get jobs
When did the Freedmans Bureau get created?
1865
When did Lincoln die? (To the month)
April 1865
What did the Radical Republicans want for slavery?
They wanted to abolish slavery
What was a loophole in the 13th Amendment?
Slavery could still be used as a punishment for a crime
How many slaves were liberated?
3 million
Who became President after Lincolns Assassination?
Andrew Johnson
How did Andrew Johnson feel towards the Southern states?
He was more sympathetic towards them
