questions Flashcards
What are the three ways a president may not be able to complete their term?
- If they pass away/death
- Resignation
- Impeachment —-> Removal
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Why did the South’s hope for a peaceful return to the Union die the day Lincoln was shot?
The South’s hope for a peaceful return died the day Lincoln died because Lincoln wanted to rejoin the Union. Since Lincoln died, he couldnt do this.
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What were the “Reconstruction Amendments” and what new rights did they guarantee individuals?
The “Reconstruction Amendments” were to protect the rights of enslaved people. The three Amendments were the 13, 14, and 15. The 13th Amendment freed slaves. 14th Amendment granted citizenship. 15th Amendment let free men vote.
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What ways did Southern governments try to stop recently freed slaves from exercising their basic rights?
Some ways the Southern government used were tactics such as Black Codes, Poll taxes, and Literacy Tests to stop freed slaves from exercising their basic rights.
4.
Describe in detail how the impeachment process works.
The House of Representatives brings charges of impeachment against an official. Then they vote to see if the president is guilty or not guilty. If guilty, then the president is removed from office.
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How did the Election of 1876 signal an end to Reconstruction?
The Election of 1876 signaled an end to Reconstruction because Hayes came up with the Compromise.
2.
How did the Radical Republicans try and punish President Johnson for vetoing many Reconstruction bills?
The Radical Republicans tries to punish President Johnson by creating their own reconstruction plan that would punish the South. Congress then passed the Tenure of Office Act.
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What were a few of the lasting consequences of Reconstruction?
A few of the lasting consequences of Reconstruction was the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments, segregation, and first impeachment of president.
