Reconstruction (1865-1877) Flashcards
1
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What was the 14th Amendment?
A
Gave all slaves freedom
2
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What was the 14th Amendment?
A
Gave former slaves citizenship
3
Q
What was the 15th Amendment?
A
Gave African American men the right to vote
4
Q
Who was Andrew Johnson?
A
- Lincoln’s VP, he assumed Presidency following Lincolns assassination
- Despite coming from the south he supported the union
5
Q
What was Andrew Johnson’s stance on Civil Rights?
A
- He was heavily against civil right reforms, and did everything in his power to block pro civil rights bills from congress.
- He gave thousands of pardons to southern rebels
6
Q
Give 2 examples of radical republicans
A
- Thaddeus Stevens
- Charles Sumner
7
Q
What were radical republican’s stance towards civil rights?
A
- They fought hard to bring greater rights to African Americans following the war
