1. Reconstruction in Action

2. Impeachment of Johnson
Radical Republicans clashed with Johnson on Reconstruction
Disagreed on how to bring southern states back
Only way to get rid of President is impeachment
Radicals passed a law that they knew Johnson had to break
Then they impeached him, but failed to kick him out
This divided the country when it needed to heal (effectively ended Johnson’s Presidency)

3. Freedmen’s Bureau
Organization to help African Americans adjust to life after slavery
Provided food and clothing for those in need
Help former slaves get jobs and education
Goal: set freed slaves up for new life

4. Reconstruction Amendments
Constitutional amendments focused on slavery and the life of slaves
13th Amendment: Banned slavery in the United States

5. Reconstruction Amendments
14th Amendment: Granted citizenship to all African Americans, made them officially equal

6. Reconstruction Amendments
15th Amendment: Promised the right to vote for African Americans

7. Discussion What actions did the government take to help former slaves?
How did the Freedmen’s bureau differ from the three Reconstruction amendments?
Predict how these actions will impact the South during Reconstruction.

8. Northerners move South
Following the war, many Northerners moved South
Carpetbaggers
Northerners who took advantage of southern whites and blacks to make money
Reconstruction of the South = lots of government money going to the South
Some Northern businessmen decided to head South to take advantage of the excess money

9. Repairing the South Physical damage to the South hurt the economy
South lost over a quarter of their military aged men
These are empty jobs that now need to be filled
Damage was valued at $3.3 Billion
Southerners had generally transferred all their money to Confederate currency
Now worthless