Post- Civil War: Reconstruction

What economic impact did the Civil War have on the South?

What economic impact did the Civil War have on the South? ANSWER! Devastated-- farms, railroads, and factories destroyed throughout the South. Cities of Richmond and Atlanta lay in ruins.

What long term economic impact did the Civil War have on the South?

What long term economic impact did the Civil War have on the South? ANSWER! South would remain a backward, agriculture-based economy and the poorest section of the nation for many decades

What economic impact did the Civil War have on the North and Midwest?

What economic impact did the Civil War have on the North and Midwest? ANSWER! Strong industrial economy, lay foundation for industrialization in the next half-century and emergence of U.S. as global economic power

What political impact did the Civil War have on the nation?

What political impact did the Civil War have on the nation? ANSWER! Test of federalism, federal government maintains supremacy Abraham Lincoln’s view that the U.S. was one nation indivisible prevailed

What social impact did the Civil War have on the nation?

What social impact did the Civil War have on the nation? ANSWER! 600,000 American die. Southerners were left embittered by their losses. Questions remained about how to put the nation back together, both emotionally and politically Dead at Antietam

What was Reconstruction?

What was Reconstruction? ANSWER! The period of rebuilding after the Civil War (1865-1877)

What were 5 things that needed to be “rebuilt” after the Civil War?

What were 5 things that needed to be “rebuilt” after the Civil War? ANSWER! Southern economy Status of newly freed slaves Southern infrastructure Southern states readmitted to union Trust between North and South

How did Abraham Lincoln’s believe the South should be treated after the Civil War?

How did Abraham Lincoln’s believe the South should be treated after the Civil War? ANSWER! No punishment, “with malice towards none, with charity for all…to bind up the nation’s wounds”

How did Lincoln view the political Reconstruction of the nation?

How did Lincoln view the political Reconstruction of the nation? ANSWER! Reconstruction was a matter of quickly restoring legitimate state governments that were loyal to the Union

Why did Lincoln view Reconstruction as a quick process?

Why did Lincoln view Reconstruction as a quick process? ANSWER! Secession was illegal, Confederate states had never really left the Union.

What happened to Lincoln just a few days after Lee’s surrender at Appomattox?

What happened to Lincoln just a few days after Lee’s surrender at Appomattox? ANSWER! Assassinated at Ford’s Theatre by John Wilkes Booth

Lincoln’s Funeral Procession

What impact did the assassination of Lincoln have on Reconstruction?

What impact did the assassination of Lincoln have on Reconstruction? ANSWER! Allowed the Radical Republicans to influence Reconstruction in a way more punitive towards the former Confederate states

How did the Radical Republicans believe the South should be treated after the Civil War?

How did the Radical Republicans believe the South should be treated after the Civil War? ANSWER! South should be punished, seceded states were not allowed back into the Union immediately and put under military occupation

In what military district was Virginia?

In what military district was Virginia? ANSWER! Military District 1

What did the Radical Republicans what to do for former slaves?

What did the Radical Republicans what to do for former slaves? ANSWER! Guarantee voting and other civil rights to African Americans (Radical social reform)

What were the 3 “Civil War Amendments” to the Constitution?

What were the 3 “Civil War Amendments” to the Constitution? ANSWER! 13th- Abolished slavery 14th- States prohibited from denying equal rights 15th- Voting rights guaranteed regardless of “race, color, or previous condition of servitude” (former slaves)

Who did the Radical Republicans clash with in their push for Civil Rights?

Who did the Radical Republicans clash with in their push for Civil Rights? ANSWER! President, Andrew Johnson (successor to Lincoln) (HINT: Look at the “freemen’s bureau”—to help former slaves--- kicked out by Johnson’s veto power)

What did the Radical Republicans do to President Andrew Johnson?

What did the Radical Republicans do to President Andrew Johnson? ANSWER! Attempted to impeach (formally charge him with misconduct). Failed by one vote to remove him from office.

What ended Reconstruction?

What ended Reconstruction? ANSWER! Extremely close election of 1876. Compromise of 1877– in return for the White House, Republicans agreed to end military occupation in the South

Why were the states of S.C., L.A., and FLA, in dispute in 1877?

Why were the states of S.C., L.A., and FLA, in dispute in 1877? ANSWER! Many votes for the Democratic candidate were forced through intimidation

What was the impact of the Compromise of 1877?

What was the impact of the Compromise of 1877? ANSWER! Reconstruction failed, former Confederates controlled the Democratic party and regained power in the South

What was the legacy of a failed Reconstruction?

What was the legacy of a failed Reconstruction? ANSWER! Jim Crow Era– long period in which African Americans in the South were denied the full rights of American citizenship

What economic impact did the Civil War have on the South?

What economic impact did the Civil War have on the South? Devastated, farms, railroads, industry destroyed by war What two southern cities were particularly devastated by the Civil War?

What economic impact did the Civil War have on the South? Devastated, farms, railroads, industry destroyed by war What two southern cities were particularly devastated by the Civil War? Richmond, Virginia and Atlanta, Georgia Civil War have on the Midwest and Northern states?

What economic impact did the Civil War have on the South? Devastated, farms, railroads, industry destroyed by war What two southern cities were particularly devastated by the Civil War? Richmond, Virginia and Atlanta, Georgia Civil War have on the Midwest and Northern states? Strong industrial growth, laid foundation for future industrialization and prosperity What long-term economic impact did the Civil War have on the South?

What economic impact did the Civil War have on the South? Devastated, farms, railroads, industry destroyed by war What two southern cities were particularly devastated by the Civil War? Richmond, Virginia and Atlanta, Georgia Civil War have on the Midwest and Northern states? Strong industrial growth, laid foundation for future industrialization and prosperity What long-term economic impact did the Civil War have on the South? War left South backward, agricultural-based economy and poorest section of nation for decades What was the period of rebuilding after the Civil War?

What economic impact did the Civil War have on the South? Devastated, farms, railroads, industry destroyed by war What two southern cities were particularly devastated by the Civil War? Richmond, Virginia and Atlanta, Georgia Civil War have on the Midwest and Northern states? Strong industrial growth, laid foundation for future industrialization and prosperity What long-term economic impact did the Civil War have on the South? War left South backward, agricultural-based economy and poorest section of nation for decades What was the period of rebuilding after the Civil War? Reconstruction (1865-1877) Who believed in not punishing the South, “with malice towards none, with charity for all… bind up the nation’s wounds…”

What economic impact did the Civil War have on the South? Devastated, farms, railroads, industry destroyed by war What two southern cities were particularly devastated by the Civil War? Richmond, Virginia and Atlanta, Georgia Civil War have on the Midwest and Northern states? Strong industrial growth, laid foundation for future industrialization and prosperity What long-term economic impact did the Civil War have on the South? War left South backward, agricultural-based economy and poorest section of nation for decades What was the period of rebuilding after the Civil War? Reconstruction (1865-1877) Who believed in not punishing the South, “with malice towards none, with charity for all… bind up the nation’s wounds…” Abraham Lincoln

Why did Abraham Lincoln believe that Reconstruction would be a quick process?

Why did Abraham Lincoln believe that Reconstruction would be a quick process? Secession was illegal, Southern states had never really left the Union What happened to Abraham Lincoln just a few days after Lee’s surrender at Appomattox?

Why did Abraham Lincoln believe that Reconstruction would be a quick process? Secession was illegal, Southern states had never really left the Union What happened to Abraham Lincoln just a few days after Lee’s surrender at Appomattox? Assassinated by John Wilkes Booth Who believed in punishing the South, and put it under military occupation during Reconstruction?

Why did Abraham Lincoln believe that Reconstruction would be a quick process? Secession was illegal, Southern states had never really left the Union What happened to Abraham Lincoln just a few days after Lee’s surrender at Appomattox? Assassinated by John Wilkes Booth Who believed in punishing the South, and put it under military occupation during Reconstruction? Radical Republicans in Congress What did the Radical Republicans want to do for former slaves?

Why did Abraham Lincoln believe that Reconstruction would be a quick process? Secession was illegal, Southern states had never really left the Union What happened to Abraham Lincoln just a few days after Lee’s surrender at Appomattox? Assassinated by John Wilkes Booth Who believed in punishing the South, and put it under military occupation during Reconstruction? Radical Republicans in Congress What did the Radical Republicans want to do for former slaves? Guarantee voting and other civil rights What were the 3 “Civil War Amendments?”

Why did Abraham Lincoln believe that Reconstruction would be a quick process? Secession was illegal, Southern states had never really left the Union What happened to Abraham Lincoln just a few days after Lee’s surrender at Appomattox? Assassinated by John Wilkes Booth Who believed in punishing the South, and put it under military occupation during Reconstruction? Radical Republicans in Congress What did the Radical Republicans want to do for former slaves? Guarantee voting and other civil rights What were the 3 “Civil War Amendments?” 13th, 14th, 15th What amendment abolished slavery?

Why did Abraham Lincoln believe that Reconstruction would be a quick process? Secession was illegal, Southern states had never really left the Union What happened to Abraham Lincoln just a few days after Lee’s surrender at Appomattox? Assassinated by John Wilkes Booth Who believed in punishing the South, and put it under military occupation during Reconstruction? Radical Republicans in Congress What did the Radical Republicans want to do for former slaves? Guarantee voting and other civil rights What were the 3 “Civil War Amendments?” 13th, 14th, 15th What amendment abolished slavery? 13th amendment

What amendment guaranteed equal rights, no state could deny?

What amendment guaranteed equal rights, no state could deny? 14th amendment What amendment guaranteed voting rights regardless of “race, color, or previous condition of servitude?”

What amendment guaranteed equal rights, no state could deny? 14th amendment What amendment guaranteed voting rights regardless of “race, color, or previous condition of servitude?” 15th amendment Who did the Radical Republicans continually clash with in their quest to guarantee civil rights?

What amendment guaranteed equal rights, no state could deny? 14th amendment What amendment guaranteed voting rights regardless of “race, color, or previous condition of servitude?” 15th amendment Who did the Radical Republicans continually clash with in their quest to guarantee civil rights? President, Andrew Johnson What did the Radical Republicans do to Andrew Johnson?

What amendment guaranteed equal rights, no state could deny? 14th amendment What amendment guaranteed voting rights regardless of “race, color, or previous condition of servitude?” 15th amendment Who did the Radical Republicans continually clash with in their quest to guarantee civil rights? President, Andrew Johnson What did the Radical Republicans do to Andrew Johnson? Impeach, but fail to remove from office What enabled former Confederates to regain power in the South?

What amendment guaranteed equal rights, no state could deny? 14th amendment What amendment guaranteed voting rights regardless of “race, color, or previous condition of servitude?” 15th amendment Who did the Radical Republicans continually clash with in their quest to guarantee civil rights? President, Andrew Johnson What did the Radical Republicans do to Andrew Johnson? Impeach, but fail to remove from office What enabled former Confederates to regain power in the South? Compromise of 1877 What did the Republicans gain by allowing the Democrats control of the South in 1877?

What amendment guaranteed equal rights, no state could deny? 14th amendment What amendment guaranteed voting rights regardless of “race, color, or previous condition of servitude?” 15th amendment Who did the Radical Republicans continually clash with in their quest to guarantee civil rights? President, Andrew Johnson What did the Radical Republicans do to Andrew Johnson? Impeach, but fail to remove from office What enabled former Confederates to regain power in the South? Compromise of 1877 What did the Republicans gain by allowing the Democrats control of the South in 1877? White House

What was the legacy of a failed Reconstruction?

What was the legacy of a failed Reconstruction? Jim Crow, long period of denying African American full rights of citizenship