reconstruction part 2 Flashcards
What new problems arose in the southern states
new governments were run by racists whites
What are four examples of the black codes
Curfews
Vagrancy- could be whipped for not having job
contracts- had to sign contracts for a year of labor
land- they could only get land in bad or rural areas
Why did the radical republicans not approve of Johnson’s plan
The problems that arose and his unwillingness to address them
What does their new plan call for
-South is divided into five districts, each district controlled by a union general
-southern states must hold new elections and create new governments
-all (qualified) male voters must be allowed to vote
- no confed supporters may vote
-southern states must guarantee equal rights to all citizens
states must ratify the 14th amendment
Why did the radical republicans dislike Johnson so much
he was racist
Why were the impeachment proceedings on johnson started
violation of 10 year in office act, he fired a tenured official
How did kohnson fare in the house of representatives
126-47 to impeach johnson
Why was johnson ultimately not removed from office
survived impeachment by 1 vote
who won the election of 1868
Ulysses S Grant
Why was Ulysses so popular throughout the country
civil war hero
Why was ulysses S Grant considered an ineffective president
lacked skills need and was manipulated by congress
Who were the carpetbaggers
northern republicans who went to south seeking money from their misery, they were named for the suitcases they used
Who were the scalawags
white southerners who supported the republican party, characterized people as traitors
