Terms Review VI The Civil War and Reconstruction

What is military rule called?

Martial Law

Republicans who called for strict readmission standards for Southern States after the Civil War were called what?

Radicals

What document was issued by Lincoln that freed slaves in the Confederate states?

Emancipation Proclamation

This was when Union General Sherman burned 60 mile wide path from Chattanooga through Atlanta to Savannah, GA and then north to Raleigh, NC during the Civil War.

Sherman’s March

What were individuals called who farmed a piece of land for the land owner and repaid the owner for seed, land, and materials with a share of the crop?

Sharecroppers

These were a series of laws passed in the South restricting the rights of blacks after the Civil War.

Black Codes

This is a downturn in the economy characterized by high unemployment.

Recession

Who was the leader of the Confederate forces during the Civil War?

Robert E. Lee

This is when an accusation of wrong actions against the President or other high official is made—conviction results in removal from office.

Impeach

This deal was made between Democrats and Republicans to settle an election dispute between Hayes and Tilden over the close race for President. The Democrats accepted the Republican President and he ended Reconstruction.

Compromise of 1877

The leader of the Union forces during the Civil War. He accepted the surrender of General Lee and was later elected President.

Ulysses S. Grant

This act outlined requirements for southern states during Reconstruction.

Reconstruction Act

This act gave 160 acres to people willing to farm the land for 5 years, thus accelerating settlement of the West.

Homestead Act

What organization was created by Congress in 1865 to meet the immediate needs of those displaced by the Civil War? It also built schools for blacks to learn math and literacy.

Freedmen’s Bureau

What was the name given to Lincoln’s speech at Gettysburg affirming his belief in democracy and desire to see an end to the Civil War?

Gettysburg Address

What were the Southerners who supported Reconstruction called?

Scalawags

These were individuals who came from the North to do business in the South during Reconstruction.

Carpetbaggers

This act provided land to each sate according to how many congressmen it had for the purpose of funding at least one public university.

Morrill Land Grant Act

This was a large all-black church that provided a haven for blacks seeking to escape discrimination.

African Methodist Episcopal Church

These laws were introduced in the South to legally segregate blacks.

Jim Crow Laws

Made President after much dispute over his election. He had fewer votes than the opponent but one more electoral vote.

Rutherford B. Hayes

To be forced to serve in the military.

Drafted

A guarantee of no imprisonment without appearing in court.

Habeas corpus