Try to think of problems in the south and in the north. Quick Write: In your groups create a list of problems that you can think of that occurred when millions of slaves were released from captivity following the Civil War. Be ready to share out in a few minutes. Try to think of problems in the south and in the north. Warm- Up
Reconstruction 1865-1877 Unit 1 Day 3
Turn and Talk: What does this picture tell you about the South after the war?
What was Reconstruction? Reconstruction was the plan to rebuild America (South) following the Civil War Period saw tensions between North/South & the newly freed slaves (freedmen) There were 2 types of Reconstruction: Presidential – favored by Lincoln Congressional – favored by Congress
What was the difference between Presidential and Congressional Reconstruction? Presidential Reconstruction = A “pardon” to Southerners with 10% loyalty oath Meant to be quick / painless Congressional Reconstruction (Radical Republicans) = Aimed at punishing South Re-admittance with 50% loyalty oath Civil liberties for former slaves
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What happened to the former slaves? Millions of slaves were now on their own. Most could not read/write & had nowhere to go – many become sharecroppers Freedman's Bureau was created to freed slaves make transition to freedom (no $$) Black Codes were passed in the South to limit the rights of former slaves (low wages/limited rights)
What were the 13th/14th/15th Amendments? FREE-CITIZENS- VOTE 13th – Banned slavery (Free) 14th – All people born in the US are citizens and protected by the law (Citizen) 15th – Extended voting rights to all men
Who were carpetbaggers & scalawags? Carpetbaggers were Northerners that moved south following the War They were seen as intruders Scalawags were Southerners who supported Republicans (Northerners) during Reconstruction (traitors?) ***African Americans began to enter politics at this time***
How did Reconstruction end? Compromise of 1877 Controversial election leads to Republicans winning White House in exchange for withdrawal of Federal Troops Turn and Talk: What do you think happened when Federal Troops left?