1. PRESIDENTIAL RECONSTRUCTION

2. After the War Confederate surrendered in 1865

3. Political, Economic, and Social CHANGES! Had to rewrite the constitution (again) their own country 28th state of the U.S. A confederate state Economy no longer based on slavery Social changes for African Americans

4. Emancipation of Slaves Actually Emancipation Proclamation- 1863 June 19, 1865 (Juneteenth) is considered as a day of freedom among African Americans

5. Freedmen’s Bureau Created to help former slaves face challenges that came with freedom Helped provide food, shelter, medicine, jobs, and representation

6. On June 19, 1865, A. Texas won a battle in the Civil War. B. Texas won the right to secede. C. Texas rejoined the United States. D. Texas slaves were emancipated.

7. During Reconstruction, a federal agency called The Freedman's Bureau was created. What was its main purpose? A. to make the southern states free their slaves B. to keep Confederate leaders out of federal posts C. to help the 250,000 newly freed slaves in Texas D. to enforce the new 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments

8. Johnson’s Plan for Reconstruction Abraham Lincoln was assassinated after the Civil War: Andrew Johnson took over as president 4 step plan: 1.States end slavery 2.Declare secession illegal 3.Cancel war debts 4.Pledge loyalty to U.S.- get to vote again

9. The Constitution of 1866 Refused to ratify the Thirteenth Amendment- made slavery illegal Denied African Americans civil rights (right to vote) Just modified (amended) 1845 constitution

10. Texas’s New Government Black Codes- second-class status for African Americans

11. The Reaction of Congress “Congress did not accept the Texas Constitution of 1866 and refused to admit Texas into the Union until further requirements were met.”