SSUSH 10 – Flashcard

The process of rebuilding the South after the Civil War.

Abraham Lincoln and Andrew Johnson's reconstruction plans. It was deemed to be too lenient.

Congress' reconstruction plan. It was deemed to be too harsh on the South. It wanted to allow the newly freed slaves to vote, keep the Democrats from gaining power in the South, and make the Republican Party a strong party in the South.

Under military control, man Southerners had their land taken from them and it was given to freed slaves. Eventually, the land ended up back into the hands of the former owners and the freed slaves lived lives much like they had during slavery.

a college for African Americans. It taught religious courses and education. Morehouse created in Atlanta, Georgia.

It helped newly freed slaves adjust to their freedom. It provided food, education, and legal protection.

Ended Slavery everywhere in the U.S.

Granted citizenship to African Americans.

Granted the right to vote to African Americans

Laws in the South that were much like slave codes. They were created to control the lives of African Americans.

A domestic terrorist group created to help the Democrats regain power in the South, keep the power in the hands of the white, and to control the lives of African Americans through fear and terror.

First president to be impeached. Impeached because he violated Congress' Tenure of Office Act (Johnson fired someone). Congress was looking for a way to kick him out of office so they could put into place their reconstruction plans. Johnson missed being kicked out of office by one vote.