Chapter 22 The Ordeal of Reconstruction
... 1. After the war, there were many questions over what to do with the free Blacks, such as how to reintegrate the Southern states into the Union, what to do with Jefferson Davis, and who would be in charge of Reconstruction? 2. The Southern way of life had been ruined, as crops and farms were destroy ...
... 1. After the war, there were many questions over what to do with the free Blacks, such as how to reintegrate the Southern states into the Union, what to do with Jefferson Davis, and who would be in charge of Reconstruction? 2. The Southern way of life had been ruined, as crops and farms were destroy ...
A - Humble ISD
... 1. In order to control the freed Blacks, many Southern states passed Black Codes, laws aimed at keeping the Black population in submission; some were harsh, others were not as harsh. i. Blacks who “jumped” their labor contracts, or walked off their jobs, were subject to penalties and fines, and thei ...
... 1. In order to control the freed Blacks, many Southern states passed Black Codes, laws aimed at keeping the Black population in submission; some were harsh, others were not as harsh. i. Blacks who “jumped” their labor contracts, or walked off their jobs, were subject to penalties and fines, and thei ...
14 th Amendment
... reintegrated into the Union, among them were former Confederates and Democrats, and most Republicans were disgusted to see their former enemies on hand to reclaim seats in Congress. • During the war, without the Democrats, the Republicans had passed legislation that had favored the North, such as th ...
... reintegrated into the Union, among them were former Confederates and Democrats, and most Republicans were disgusted to see their former enemies on hand to reclaim seats in Congress. • During the war, without the Democrats, the Republicans had passed legislation that had favored the North, such as th ...
38PresidentialandRadicalReconstruction
... enjoyed by African Americans, several Southern state legislatures passed their own laws which served to limit the rights afforded to African Americans by federal legislation. Black Codes were designed to drive freedmen back to the plantations, to restrict their freedom of movement, and to deny them ...
... enjoyed by African Americans, several Southern state legislatures passed their own laws which served to limit the rights afforded to African Americans by federal legislation. Black Codes were designed to drive freedmen back to the plantations, to restrict their freedom of movement, and to deny them ...
Chapter 22 – Reconstruction
... B. Even after the worst of laws were repealed, why was the status of freed blacks still shameful? It did not give blacks economic independence – another form of oppression and forcing them into subjugation Examples: 1. they lacked the capital to buy land or start a business 2. became stuck as sharec ...
... B. Even after the worst of laws were repealed, why was the status of freed blacks still shameful? It did not give blacks economic independence – another form of oppression and forcing them into subjugation Examples: 1. they lacked the capital to buy land or start a business 2. became stuck as sharec ...
Georgia and the American Experience
... • Congress was angry about Georgia’s Black Codes, so it passed the Civil Rights Act of 1866. This law gave: – citizenship to all freedmen; ...
... • Congress was angry about Georgia’s Black Codes, so it passed the Civil Rights Act of 1866. This law gave: – citizenship to all freedmen; ...
The Ordeal of Reconstruction Essential Question/s Was
... aimed at keeping the Black population in submission and workers in the fields; some were harsh, others were not as harsh. 2. Blacks who “jumped” their labor contracts, or walked off their jobs, were subject to penalties and fines, and their wages were generally kept very low. 3. The codes forbade Bl ...
... aimed at keeping the Black population in submission and workers in the fields; some were harsh, others were not as harsh. 2. Blacks who “jumped” their labor contracts, or walked off their jobs, were subject to penalties and fines, and their wages were generally kept very low. 3. The codes forbade Bl ...
Reconstruction and the New South
... • Tenure of Office Act – Congressional law stating the president could not remove Cabinet members without the consent of Senate • Johnson felt it was unconstitutional, fired his Secy of War and Congress impeached him • Stayed in office by 1 vote ...
... • Tenure of Office Act – Congressional law stating the president could not remove Cabinet members without the consent of Senate • Johnson felt it was unconstitutional, fired his Secy of War and Congress impeached him • Stayed in office by 1 vote ...
Reconstruction
... Republicans in Congress and gave them a 2/3 majority. This meant that they had enough votes to override any of Johnson’s veto. It also meant that American voters were making their voices heard, and they agreed with Congress (NOT ...
... Republicans in Congress and gave them a 2/3 majority. This meant that they had enough votes to override any of Johnson’s veto. It also meant that American voters were making their voices heard, and they agreed with Congress (NOT ...
Reconstruction - Menifee County Schools
... Union general William Tecumseh Sherman's army. • To solve problems caused by the mass of refugees, Sherman issued Special Field Orders, No. 15, a temporary plan granting each freed family forty acres of tillable land on islands and the coast of Georgia. The army had a number of unneeded mules which ...
... Union general William Tecumseh Sherman's army. • To solve problems caused by the mass of refugees, Sherman issued Special Field Orders, No. 15, a temporary plan granting each freed family forty acres of tillable land on islands and the coast of Georgia. The army had a number of unneeded mules which ...
Radical Republicans` Reconstruction Plan
... Describe the incident and whether you felt the “punishment fit the crime”. If you feel the punishment was unfair, what would have been a fairer punishment? Be honest! ...
... Describe the incident and whether you felt the “punishment fit the crime”. If you feel the punishment was unfair, what would have been a fairer punishment? Be honest! ...
Chapter 22 Powerpoint - Ector County Independent School District
... As southern states were restored to the Union under President Johnson’s plan, they began to enact black codes, laws that restricted freedmen’s rights. The black codes established virtual slavery with provisions such as these: Curfews: Generally, black people could not gather after sunset. V ...
... As southern states were restored to the Union under President Johnson’s plan, they began to enact black codes, laws that restricted freedmen’s rights. The black codes established virtual slavery with provisions such as these: Curfews: Generally, black people could not gather after sunset. V ...
the agony of reconstruction - Loudoun County Public Schools
... Congress rejected Lincoln’s plan: – Re-admitted states had to male Radical Republicans wanted black suffrage added & feared that Confederate recognize the emancipation of leaders would take charge in the South th slaves & the 13 amendment ...
... Congress rejected Lincoln’s plan: – Re-admitted states had to male Radical Republicans wanted black suffrage added & feared that Confederate recognize the emancipation of leaders would take charge in the South th slaves & the 13 amendment ...
Reconstruction
... protect the Freedmen before they could be readmitted to the Union. They were angry at President Johnson for readmitting the South so easily. They believed that the Freedmen would be the loyal Americans of the South. They wanted (perhaps selfishly) to establish the Republican party in the former CSA ...
... protect the Freedmen before they could be readmitted to the Union. They were angry at President Johnson for readmitting the South so easily. They believed that the Freedmen would be the loyal Americans of the South. They wanted (perhaps selfishly) to establish the Republican party in the former CSA ...
Lesson 18.1
... Rebuilding Brings Conflict • The Southern states passed black codes, which limited the freedom of former slaves. • Examples: written proof of employment, no guns, no meeting in unsupervised groups • Such laws made many people in the North suspect that white Southerners were trying to bring back the ...
... Rebuilding Brings Conflict • The Southern states passed black codes, which limited the freedom of former slaves. • Examples: written proof of employment, no guns, no meeting in unsupervised groups • Such laws made many people in the North suspect that white Southerners were trying to bring back the ...
Georgia and the American Experience
... • Congress was angry about Georgia’s Black Codes, so it passed the Civil Rights Act of 1866. This law gave: – citizenship to all freedmen; ...
... • Congress was angry about Georgia’s Black Codes, so it passed the Civil Rights Act of 1866. This law gave: – citizenship to all freedmen; ...
Unit 4 - Lesson 3 - Reconstructionx
... • Congress was angry about Georgia’s Black Codes, so it passed the Civil Rights Act of 1866. This law gave: – citizenship to all freedmen; ...
... • Congress was angry about Georgia’s Black Codes, so it passed the Civil Rights Act of 1866. This law gave: – citizenship to all freedmen; ...
Chapters 22 and 23 - North Ridgeville City Schools
... the affairs of the emancipated blacks, much as the slave statutes had done in pre-Civil War days. These codes varied from state to state, but they all wanted a stable and subservient labor force. King Cotton would not rise again without white control over the black field hands and plow drivers f ...
... the affairs of the emancipated blacks, much as the slave statutes had done in pre-Civil War days. These codes varied from state to state, but they all wanted a stable and subservient labor force. King Cotton would not rise again without white control over the black field hands and plow drivers f ...
File - Miss Diaz`s Class
... • President Lincoln wanted to reunite the nation as quickly as possible. • Any southern state with at least 10% of its voters making a pledge to be loyal to the U.S. could be readmitted to the Union. • The South also had to accept a ban on slavery. ...
... • President Lincoln wanted to reunite the nation as quickly as possible. • Any southern state with at least 10% of its voters making a pledge to be loyal to the U.S. could be readmitted to the Union. • The South also had to accept a ban on slavery. ...
impact of reconstruction on georgia
... 2. Southern states had to nullify their ordinances of secession 3. Southern states had to promise not to repay the individuals and institutions that had helped finance the Confederacy ...
... 2. Southern states had to nullify their ordinances of secession 3. Southern states had to promise not to repay the individuals and institutions that had helped finance the Confederacy ...
Reconstruction: A Failed Revolution
... •Harsh, punishing philosophy toward the South •Wanted more help for former slaves •50% Loyalty Oath •Wanted to strictly exclude former Confederates from political office •Military Reconstruction Act of 1867 (5 Military Districts) •Believed that southern states had committed “state suicide” and had t ...
... •Harsh, punishing philosophy toward the South •Wanted more help for former slaves •50% Loyalty Oath •Wanted to strictly exclude former Confederates from political office •Military Reconstruction Act of 1867 (5 Military Districts) •Believed that southern states had committed “state suicide” and had t ...
Name - MissDWorldofSocialStudies
... relationships. The only other option offered African Americans was access to the Southern Homestead Act at the standard rates of purchase. However, very few had the money required to file for such land even if it was available. When the bureau was terminated in 1872, this was its most significant fa ...
... relationships. The only other option offered African Americans was access to the Southern Homestead Act at the standard rates of purchase. However, very few had the money required to file for such land even if it was available. When the bureau was terminated in 1872, this was its most significant fa ...
File - American History to 1877
... help planters find workers to replace their slaves. ► These codes required freedmen to work. ► If they did not have jobs they were arrested and hired out to planters. ...
... help planters find workers to replace their slaves. ► These codes required freedmen to work. ► If they did not have jobs they were arrested and hired out to planters. ...