Week 1 (Reconstruction After The Civil War) Flashcards
What dose Johnson’s reconstruction plan entail?
Keeping things the way they are
Reinstating white supremacy
Also thought it should be quick and wanted to let everyone back in.
What did Lincoln’s reconstruction plan entail?
(Quick and lenient)
Wants to end the war.
Developed the proclamation of amnesty reconstruction to do so.
What dose congresses plan entail?
Was more strict than Lincoln’s plan
Proposed the Wade Davis Bill
What is the Proclamation of Amnesty and reconstruction?
Gave full pardon for those against the union
Restored the property of the south to them (except the slave) they arrant property
Gave political rights to revels who show remorse
What is the Wade Davis Bill?
Half of the states had to take an oath before reconstruction could start
All ex confederates and military could not work for the gov.
What is the Freedman’s bureau?
Was for the freed man
When the slaves are given land clothing and food to build a life
When was Andrew Johnson president?
1865-1869
He was impeached but not removed
When was Abraham Lincoln president?
1861-1865
What was the Civil rights act of 1865?
Wants to nullify black codes making blacks equal
Dose not go through
What is the 13th amendment?
Abolishes slavery
What is the 14th amendment?
Legalizes all native born people to be citizens
What is the 15th amendment?
All male citizens can vote
Who is Elizabeth Cady Stanton?
Founded the American equal rights association
Wanted gov for all ppl = rights for women
Who is Susan B Anthony?
American equal rights founder
Wanted nation suffrage including women!
What is share cropping?
When a freed man worked on a chunk of land than he rented
He was never able to get out of debt and made basically no money
