Reconstruction Under Lincoln

Question 1

Aims of Lincoln’s Presidency

Answer 1

Less harsh on the South- many Radical Republicans disregarded him for this
Radical Republicans wished for slaves to have same rights as white Americans- vote
Lincoln wished to decide the policy of Reconstruction- conflict with Congress

Question 2

Ten Percent Plan

Answer 2

April 1864
Rebel states admitted if 10% of their electorate agreed to an oath of allegiance to USA + supported all existing acts of Congress regarding Slavery + African Americans

Question 3

Wade- Davis Plan

Answer 3

June 1865
Radical Republicans unhappy with ten percent plan
Required 50% of electorate - tougher approach to future allegiance to oath of the union- wished to abolish slavery under state Law- vetoed by Lincoln

Question 4

The 13th Amendment

Answer 4

November 1864
Formally freed all slaves from all states in USA

Question 5

The Freedman’s Bureau

Answer 5

March 1865
Set up for 1 year, helped former slaves
Provided education + employment for former slaves + established schools for African Americans
Lincoln accepted the rights of African Americans