Aim: How did the 3 plans of Reconstruction try to rebuild the South? Reconstruction Era-1865-1877 Do Now If you were in charge of Reconstruction, how would you treat the returning South? (harsh, nice, etc.) What would they have to do to rejoin the Union? Aim: How did the 3 plans of Reconstruction try to rebuild the South?

Aim: How did the 3 plans of Reconstruction try to rebuild the South? Sherman “War is cruelty, and you cannot refine it. We are not only fighting hostile armies, but a hostile people, and must make young and old, rich and poor, feel the hard hand of war!” Do you agree with this quote? Aim: How did the 3 plans of Reconstruction try to rebuild the South?

Aim: How did the 3 plans of Reconstruction try to rebuild the South?

Aim: How did the 3 plans of Reconstruction try to rebuild the South?

Aim: How did the 3 plans of Reconstruction try to rebuild the South?

Aim: How did the 3 plans of Reconstruction try to rebuild the South?

Aim: How did the 3 plans of Reconstruction try to rebuild the South?

Problems faced by the South Rebuild infrastructure Towns/railroads/farms/factories etc. Re-organize political system What to do with the 4 million former slaves? What to do with the Confederate leadership? (Soldiers, generals, government?) Who should be in charge of the Reconstruction? (South, President, Congress?) How to rebuild the economy of the South? Aim: How did the 3 plans of Reconstruction try to rebuild the South?

3 Plans of Reconstruction Lincoln’s Plan Andrew Johnson’s Plan Radical Republican Congress Plan Aim: How did the 3 plans of Reconstruction try to rebuild the South?

Aim: How did the 3 plans of Reconstruction try to rebuild the South? Lincoln’s Plan “10% Plan” President in charge of Reconstruction 10% swear loyalty to US, Emancipation, the state is back in US Good plan? In simplest terms, how would you describe the plan? Why is he is very lenient to South? He felt they never left the Union, secession wasn’t legal, so be easy, it was a few crazies in the South that left, not the whole population of the South Be nice= less hard feelings Regain trust, loyalty of South If the goal is the Reconstruct and bring states back, this was a quick easy way to do it! If you fought in this war for the North, would you be happy with this plan? Aim: How did the 3 plans of Reconstruction try to rebuild the South?

Lincoln Assassination Louisiana was 1st to agree to Lincoln’s plan, but Congress refused to seat the Louisiana delegates Congress tries Wade-Davis Bill, which will be very harsh towards South, but Lincoln vetoes it Lincoln shot and killed, so his plan is dead also Aim: How did the 3 plans of Reconstruction try to rebuild the South?

Lincoln Assassination 5 days after surrender Good Friday Ford’s Theatre John Wilkes Booth Good or bad for the South? Creepy connections to JFK!!!

Aim: How did the 3 plans of Reconstruction try to rebuild the South? Johnson’s Plan some of Lincoln’s, but a little tougher Parts secession illegal loyalty oath Ratify 13th amendment- bans slavery Confederate leaders only pardoned by Johnson directly Southern states repay their own debts Fair? Aim: How did the 3 plans of Reconstruction try to rebuild the South?

Problems faced by Johnson as President Wasn’t elected Shadow of Lincoln the Emancipator from the South (Tennessee) Democrat only Southern Congressman after secession of the South Traitor of the South? Republican Congress want control Aim: How did the 3 plans of Reconstruction try to rebuild the South?

Johnson’s Impeachment Republicans hated Johnson and wanted to run Reconstruction “Sir Veto” Tenure of Office Act- 1867- President needed permission of Senate to remove any Presidential appointments (cabinet members!) Why is this aimed at screwing Johnson? Lincoln leftover Stanton (war) actively refused to carry out Johnson’s orders Johnson removed Stanton, Congress impeaches Johnson Violation of Tenure of Office Act Verbal assaults on Congress Conduct of “disgrace, ridicule, hatred, contempt, and reproach 1st President to be impeached, but found not guilty by 1 vote (2/3rds needed) Aim: How did the 3 plans of Reconstruction try to rebuild the South?

Aim: How did the 3 plans of Reconstruction try to rebuild the South?

Aim: How did the 3 plans of Reconstruction try to rebuild the South?

Aim: How did the 3 plans of Reconstruction try to rebuild the South? Affect of Impeachment President weakened Congress in charge of Reconstruction Altered checks and balances Congress really strong South not back yet Texas vs. White- Supreme Court recognizes Congress power to run Reconstruction over Southern states Secession illegal Northern Republicans in Congress probably the most powerful political entity in US history during Reconstruction!!!! Aim: How did the 3 plans of Reconstruction try to rebuild the South?

Congressional Reconstruction Congress =military Reconstruction Congress in charge 13th/14th/15th Amendments Blacks held office/ police chiefs etc. Civil Rights Act 1866 Tried to limit black codes Military Reconstruction Act 1867 5 military districts Northern generals govern with almost king-like powers KKK Acts-1871 Civil Rights Act 1875- protects black rights in public places Aim: How did the 3 plans of Reconstruction try to rebuild the South?

Aim: How did the 3 plans of Reconstruction try to rebuild the South? First Military District: Virginia, under General John Schofield Second Military District: North Carolina and South Carolina, under General Daniel Sickles Third Military District: Georgia, Alabama and Florida, under General John Pope and George Meade Fourth Military District: Arkansas and Mississippi, under General Edward Ord Fifth Military District: Texas and Louisiana, under Generals Philip Sheridan and Winfield Scott Hancock Aim: How did the 3 plans of Reconstruction try to rebuild the South?