chapter 12 discussion questions. 12.1 rival plans for reconstruction
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WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
How does this famous quotation from Abraham
Lincoln’s 2nd Inaugural address show the goals of his
plans for Reconstruction?
LINCOLN’S WORDSMARCH 4 , 1865
“With malice toward none, with charity for all, with
firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right,
let us strive on to finish the work we are in, to bind
up the nation's wounds, to care for him who shall
have borne the battle and for his widow and his
orphan, to do all which may achieve and cherish a
just and lasting peace among ourselves and with all
nations.” – Second Inaugural Address
WHAT DOES IT MEAN?
How does this famous quotation from Abraham
Lincoln’s 2nd Inaugural address show the goals of his
plans for Reconstruction?
HOW MUCH DID THE WAR AGE THE PRESIDENT?
http://www.history.com/topics/us-presidents/abraham
-lincoln/videos/lincolns-life-
masks
What do you notice about the change of his
physical features in such a short time?
LINCOLN’S 10% PLAN(5 POINTS)
10% of voters of a state take a loyalty oath to the Union the
could set up a new government
State needs to abolish slavery and provide education for
African-Americans = regain representation in Congress
Grant pardons to former Confederate Generals
Compensation for lost property
No requirement for social and political equality for African-
Americans
WADE – DAVIS B ILL(2 MAIN DIFFERENCES)
Radical Republicans are a faction that want to
severely punish the South
Majority of former Confederate stare’s voters must
swear a loyalty oath to the Union.
Guarantee of equality for African-Americans
What does Lincoln do to the bill?
AN IMPORTANT NOTE
This is the beginning of a battle between the
Executive and Legislative Branch for control of not
only Reconstruction but overall power.
JOHNSON’S RECONSTRUCTION PLAN
Offers pardons and land restoration to former
Confederates = loyalty oath
States ratify 13th Amendment
Draft a Constitution that abolishes Slavery
What was his reasoning behind the pardons?
What were his views on and goals for African-
Americans?
SOUTHERNERS A IM TO RESTORE OLD WAYS
How did the Southern state conventions cause
controversy?
What were the Black Codes and what were some
examples?
CONGRESS FIGHTS BACK
What happens when Southern reps arrive in
Washington DC?
What part of Congress’ Freedman’s Bureau plan
leads to Johnson’s veto?
What was the Civil Rights Act of 1866? What
happened to it?
RADICAL RECONSTRUCTION
Let’s look at the quotation on P. 406
The mid-term election of 1866 swings the make-up
of Congress. The Radicals create a coalition that
gives them a 2/3 majority in both houses. The battle
for control begins!
RADICAL RECONSTRUCTION
Military Reconstruction Act of 1867 (4 parts)
1. Divides South into 5 military districts
2. Sets up standards for state governments and
recognition
3. New state constitutions guarantee suffrage for
African-Americans
4. State must ratify the 14th Amendment
JOHNSON S IMPEACHMENT(TURN TO A PARTN ER)
Why was he impeached?
Let’s Review.
1. What are 2 parts to the 14th Amendment?
2. What did the 15th Amendment do?
RADICAL RECONSTRUCTION
14th Amendment (4 points)
1. Equal protection under the law
2. No voting rights for African – Americans equals lost
representation in the House.
3. Bars Confederates from holding federal or state offices
4. Also grants citizenship to anyone born on U.S. soil
THE NATION CONSDIERS OTHER MATTERS
U.S. Grants becomes President in 1868 but his
administration was known for corruption.
Who was “Boss” Tweed?
Bank failures lead to economic depression (1873)
WHY DID RECONSTRUCTION END?
Why did Northern support evaporate?
Supreme Court Cases
1) Slaughterhouse Cases (1873) – What was the
main ruling?
2) USA v. Cruikshank (1875)
WHY DID RECONSTRUCTION END?
How did Southern Whites regain power and
supress African-American rights?
Who were the redeemers?
RUTHERFORD B. HAYES
Republican
His opponent was
Samuel J.
Tilden(Dem)
Hayes was
considered the
underdog in this
election
THE ELECTION RESULTS
There are 39 states in the Union.There is a total of 369 Electoral VotesThe majority needed was 185Tilden has 184 electoral votesHayes has 16520 electoral votes are disputed4 states are Florida, Louisiana, South Carolina and Oregon
THE DECISIONCongress sets up a special commission to decide the election
5 US House Members, 5 Senators, and 5 Supreme Court
Justices
They vote on party lines - 8 Republicans and 7 Democrats
means Hayes won