1. Chapter 18
Reconstruction

2. 18.1 - Many Sides to Reconstruction
Lincoln’s 10% Plan
Required 10% of voters in each southern state to take an oath of loyalty
Once the oath has been taken they can form a new state government.
Required states to adopt new constitutions that banned slavery.
Didn’t want to punish the south after the war
Radical Reconstruction
Radical Republicans with a strong influence
Wade Davis Bill
A majority of white male adults need to pledge an oath to the union
Only white males who didn’t fight for the south could vote
All new state constitutions had to ban slavery.
Lincoln thought it was too harsh
Andrew Johnson’s Plan
Gave amnesty to the South, and all those loyal to the union
Meant to humiliate the south
Higher ups could receive Amnesty through appeals
Ratified the 13th Amendment (freed the slaves)
Reconstruction
Lincoln’s 10% Plan
Andrew Johnson’s Plan
Radical Reconstructionist

3. 18.1 - Many Sides to Reconstruction
Lincoln’s 10% Plan
10 percent of the voters in the state take an oath of loyalty.
Can form a new state government
State is required to adopt a new constitution that bans slavery.
Lincoln did not want to punish the south, wanted to offer amnesty
Radical Reconstruction
A more “Radical” approach from Republicans
Wade-Davis bill:
A majority of state’s white male adults had to pledge loyalty
Only white males who had not fought against the Union could vote
All new state constitutions had to ban slavery
Andrew Johnson’s Plan
Amnesty for most Southerners who swore loyalty
Only white’s still in charge
Ratify the 13th amendment to outlaw slavery (passed in 1865)
Reconstruction
Lincoln’s 10% Plan
Andrew Johnson’s Plan
Radical Reconstructionist

4. 18.1 - Many Sides to Reconstruction
Lincoln’s 10% Plan
Required 10% of voters in Southern states to take a Loyalty Oath
He did not punish the South (wouldn’t do any good)
Offered amnesty
Can form a new state government
Adopted a constitution to ban slavery
Radical Reconstruction
A group of Republican reps favored more radical approach to reconstruction
Wanted to turn the south into military districts,
New State constitutions that banned slavery
If you fought against the union then you could not vote
Wanted a majority to make loyalty oaths
Andrew Johnson’s Plan
Southern states need to outlaw slavery
Ratify the 13th amendment that outlawed slavery
Amnesty for most Southerners
Reconstruction
Lincoln’s 10% Plan
Andrew Johnson’s Plan
Radical Reconstructionist

5. 18.1 - Many Sides to Reconstruction
Lincoln’s 10% Plan
10% of the voters in the state needed to take a Loyalty Oath
Could adopt a new state government and state constitution that banned slavery
Southerners (not Generals) would be given amnesty.
Once a state met those conditions they could send reps to congress
Lincoln wanted to offer a chance to southerners
Radical Reconstruction
Ran by the more “Radical” Republicans
Wade-Davis Bill – to rejoin the union need 3 things:
A majority of white males need to pledge loyalty
Only white males who haven’t fought can vote
New State constitutions had to ban slavery
Didn’t actually pass under Lincoln (he didn’t sign it!)
Wanted to turn the South into military districts
Andrew Johnson’s Plan
Would give amnesty to southerners who swore loyalty to the union
He required the southern states to outlaw slavery
Needed states to ratify the 13th amendment
Meant to humiliate Southern leaders
Reconstruction
Lincoln’s 10% Plan
Andrew Johnson’s Plan
Radical Reconstructionist

6. 18.1 - Many Sides to Reconstruction
Lincoln’s 10% Plan
Radical Reconstruction
Andrew Johnson’s Plan
Reconstruction
Lincoln’s 10% Plan
Andrew Johnson’s Plan
Radical Reconstructionist

7. 18.1 - What were the plans for Reconstruction?
Wrap Up
What plan do you think was best for the future of the USA?
How might have history been different if Lincoln had not been assassinated?

8. 18.2 - did the north attempt to help African Americans in the South?
Kick off
Geography Connection
Page #1-2

9. 18.2 - Protecting African American’s Rights
Black Codes –
Amendment 13 –
Amendment 14 –
Amendment 15 –
Impeachment of Johnson –
#2 & 3, pg. 509

10. 18.2 - How did the north attempt to help African Americans in the South?
Wrap up
What were 2 key features of the Civil Rights Act of ?
Why were so many laws needed to establish equality even after slavery ended?

11. Chapter 18 Lesson 1-2 Quiz

12. Chapter 18 Lesson 1-2 Quiz

13. Chapter 16 & 17 test
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Date
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14. 18.3 – The South During Reconstruction
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15. 18.3 – The South During Reconstruction
During Reconstruction, African Americans in large numbers were able to vote and serve in government for the first time.
Scalawags was a term used for Southerners who supported Reconstruction. Carpetbaggers was the term used for Northerners who moved to the South during Reconstruction.

16. 18.3 – The South During Reconstruction
Many white Southerners resisted Reconstruction. African Americans were widely mistreated. The Ku Klux Klan terrorized African Americans and their white supporters. In this way, African Americans were kept from voting and having a voice in Southern politics.
Many former enslaved people became sharecroppers. This system proved unjust and trapped many sharecroppers in debt.

17. 18.3 – The South During Reconstruction
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18. Chapter 18 Test Review What was the Tenure of Office Act?
What was the 10% Plan?
What were black codes? List an example of one.
Why was president Johnson impeached? Describe in detail what happened.
What was the 13th Amendment?
What was the 14th Amendment?
What was the leading industry in the South?
What was the Wade-Davis Bill?
Who was Josiah T. Walls?
How was President Lincoln assassinated?
What was different about Andrew Johnson becoming president?
What was the period after the Civil War called?