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ReconstructionReconstruction
1865-18761865-1876
Lincoln’s Reconstruction Plan
Lincoln’s Reconstruction Plan
Reconstruction: Process of readmitting the Confederate states to the Union
In Lincoln’s Inaugural Address (1865), he promised to reunify the nation…
Reconstruction: Process of readmitting the Confederate states to the Union
In Lincoln’s Inaugural Address (1865), he promised to reunify the nation…“with malice toward
none, with charity for all.”
Pardoning Confederate officials
Allowing the Confederate states to quickly form new governments and send representatives to Congress
Pardoning Confederate officials
Allowing the Confederate states to quickly form new governments and send representatives to Congress
The Plan Included…The Plan Included…
I, Jefferson Davis, wasn’t pardoned! I was arrested for treason and sat in jail
for two years. Fortunately, for me, my case was dropped and I went free!
Freedman’s BureauFreedman’s Bureau
Lincoln created the Freedman’s Bureau to assist former slaves adjust to FREE life.
It set up schools and hospitals and distributed clothes and food throughout the South.
Lincoln created the Freedman’s Bureau to assist former slaves adjust to FREE life.
It set up schools and hospitals and distributed clothes and food throughout the South.
Freedman’s Bureau from the Southern Perspective
Freedman’s Bureau from the Southern Perspective
“Plenty to eat andnothing to do.”
“Plenty to eat andnothing to do.”
President Andrew JohnsonPresident Andrew Johnson
Democrat From Tennessee Former Slaveholder White Supremist
Extremely Stubborn Believed Reconstruction was the job of the President!
Democrat From Tennessee Former Slaveholder White Supremist
Extremely Stubborn Believed Reconstruction was the job of the President!
Johnson’s ReconstructionJohnson’s Reconstruction
Policies were based on Lincoln’s goalsInsisted new state governments ratify 13th Amendment
Insisted new state governments accept the supreme power of the federal government
Officially pardoned most white Southerners and promised to return their property but they had to pledge their loyalty to the United States
Policies were based on Lincoln’s goalsInsisted new state governments ratify 13th Amendment
Insisted new state governments accept the supreme power of the federal government
Officially pardoned most white Southerners and promised to return their property but they had to pledge their loyalty to the United States
13th Amendment13th Amendment
Passed in January 1865Banned slavery in the United States
Passed in January 1865Banned slavery in the United States
Whoot!
Black CodesBlack CodesWhilst the Southern states were setting up their new governments, they passed laws called “black codes.”
Black codes were designed to limit the freedom of former slaves.
Whilst the Southern states were setting up their new governments, they passed laws called “black codes.”
Black codes were designed to limit the freedom of former slaves.
What the hiz?
Black Codes: ExamplesBlack Codes: Examples
Former slaves had to have written proof of employment. Without it, they could be put to work on plantations.
They could not meet in unsupervised groups.
They were forbidden to carry guns.
Former slaves had to have written proof of employment. Without it, they could be put to work on plantations.
They could not meet in unsupervised groups.
They were forbidden to carry guns.
Republicans vs. “Radical Republicans”
Republicans vs. “Radical Republicans”
Republicans outnumbered Democrats in Congress.
Most Republicans were moderate (middle-of-the-road) and thought the federal government should stay out of the lives of states and individuals.
Republicans outnumbered Democrats in Congress.
Most Republicans were moderate (middle-of-the-road) and thought the federal government should stay out of the lives of states and individuals.
Republicans vs. “Radical Republicans”
Republicans vs. “Radical Republicans”
Thaddeus Stevens
Charles Sumner
“Radical Republicans” wanted the federal government to play an
active role in rebuilding the South.
They demanded full and equal citizenship
for blacks.
The Civil Rights ActThe Civil Rights Act
Civil Rights: Rights granted to ALL citizens
Congress passed a bill declaring all people born in the US (except NA’s) were citizens.
It also said all citizens were entitled to equal rights regardless of their race.
Civil Rights: Rights granted to ALL citizens
Congress passed a bill declaring all people born in the US (except NA’s) were citizens.
It also said all citizens were entitled to equal rights regardless of their race.
Sweet deal.
Yeah, I know!
The Civil Rights ActThe Civil Rights Act
President Johnson VETOED the bill, stating that making blacks full citizens would “operate against the white race.”
Congress voted to override his veto. That means that 2/3 of the House and the Senate voted FOR the bill after the veto. The bill became a law!!
President Johnson VETOED the bill, stating that making blacks full citizens would “operate against the white race.”
Congress voted to override his veto. That means that 2/3 of the House and the Senate voted FOR the bill after the veto. The bill became a law!!
“Youdriveme
CRAAA-ZY!”
The 14th AmendmentThe 14th Amendment
Congress wanted these rights protected IN the Constitution so they passed the 14th Amendment, which said:
All people born in the US (except NA’s) were citizens and all citizens were entitled to equal rights regardless of their race.
Congress wanted these rights protected IN the Constitution so they passed the 14th Amendment, which said:
All people born in the US (except NA’s) were citizens and all citizens were entitled to equal rights regardless of their race.
Johnson Impeached!Johnson Impeached!
Johnson fought against many of Congress’s reform efforts and was very unpopular.
Congress passed the Tenure of Office Act which forbid the President to fire any government official without Senate approval.
Johnson ignored it and fired Secretary of War, Edward Stanton.
Johnson fought against many of Congress’s reform efforts and was very unpopular.
Congress passed the Tenure of Office Act which forbid the President to fire any government official without Senate approval.
Johnson ignored it and fired Secretary of War, Edward Stanton.
Johnson Impeached!Johnson Impeached!
The House of Representatives impeached him three days later.Impeach: Formally accuse and put on trial
Johnson was acquitted by ONE vote!
The House of Representatives impeached him three days later.Impeach: Formally accuse and put on trial
Johnson was acquitted by ONE vote!