March 1, 2010

Bell Ringer
-Mary Chestnut belonged to the wealth social class. I know because the quote said so. However,
at the end of the war, they were poor. Since the south was mostly just large plantatiions, I
think much of the same experience occured for most southerners.
Reconstruction Part 1 Review

Directions: Under each complete the phrase, answer the question, fill in the blank, or define the definition.

Describe Lincoln’s plan for Reconstruction

Lincoln created a plan sympathetic to the south. When 10 percent of state voters took a loyalty oath, they could set up a new government. Each state had to abolish slavery and provide education for African Americans to regain congress seats.

Describe the Radical Republican’s plan for Reconstruction

They advocated full citizenship and suffrage for African Americans. Passed Wade Davis in 1864 which required Confederate voters to swear loyalty and guarantees African American equality but was killed by Lincoln pocket veto.

Describe Johnson’s Plan for Reconstruction

It would offer pardons and land restorations to most confederates but leaders had to apply personally, each state had to ratify the 13th amendment and draft constitution abolishing slavery. He was not pro African American rights, but was pro states rights which left the African American rights up to the state.

Describe the 13th amendment

The 13th amendment abolishes slavery except for a punishment for a crime.

Describe the 14th amendment

The 14th amendment was one of the reconstruction amendments and provides a broad description of citizenship.

Describe the 15th amendment

The 15th amendment prohibits each state government from denying a citizen to vote based on a citizens race or color or previous condition of servitude.

Describe Johnson’s impeachment

Johnson tried to remove the secretary of war, the house voted to impeach Johnson.

Class Work
1. Johnson favored immediate readmission because he was a confederate himself.
2. They broke all the ties that kept everything together.
3. I would have required equal rights for everyone reguardless of race or color, and of course the
abolishment of slavery.

Exit Ticket
1. Cat
2. Dog
3. Computer
4. Book