Reconstruction Flashcards
1
Q
What was the primary goal of Reconstruction after the Civil War?
A
To rebuild the South and integrate formerly enslaved people into society as citizens.
2
Q
True or False: The Reconstruction Amendments include the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments.
A
True
3
Q
Fill in the blank: The __________ Act of 1867 divided the South into military districts.
A
Reconstruction
4
Q
Which president was responsible for the initial phase of Reconstruction?
A
Abraham Lincoln
5
Q
Why did reconstruction fail?
A
Southern resistance, Northern disinterest, and Supreme Court decisions that undermined Reconstruction efforts.
