reconstruction part 1 review

Reconstruction Part 1 Review

Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.

Describe Lincoln’s plan for Reconstruction
1. 10% of state voters took loyalty oath
2. if states abolished slavery and provided education for African Americans, they could regain congress seats
3. was willing to pardon confederate soldiers
4. did not require rights guarantees for African Americans

Describe the Radical Republican’s plan for Reconstruction
Advocate full citizenship and suffrage for African Americans

Describe Johnson’s Plan for Reconstruction
1. offered pardons and restoration of land to most confederates but leaders had to apply personally
2. each state had to ratify 13th amendment and draft constitution abolishing slavery

Describe the 13th amendment
Abolished slavery

Describe the 14th amendment
Guaranteed equality to all citizens including African Americans

Describe the 15th amendment
Guaranteed African Americans the right to vote, but had loopholes

Describe Johnson’s impeachment
Congress passed Tenure of Office Act which says Johnson can’t fire certain officials without Congressional approval. He tried to fire Secretary of War House votes to impeach Johnson, but Radicals fail by 1 vote to convict in Senate.