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1 Reconstruction
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Answer the following question: (then share with the class) “Imagine that you have two sons. Your older son has been bullying and fighting your younger son.
The older son says he is upset because the younger son gets more attention. You punish your son,
and he responds by running away from home. Before he leaves, he steals $500 from you. What
would you do when your son returns? Would you punish
him harshly so he won’t do it again, or be lenient with him if he promises not to do it again?
Explain your choice.”
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2 Reconstruction 13th, 14th, 15th Amendments The Reconstruction Amendments expanded ______ to African Americans. The 13th abolished _________, the 14th granted ______________ to former slaves, and the 15th granted the right to vote to all adult male citizens. Sharecropping Some freed _________ were able to take advantage of the opportunities given to them by the government, but most organizations created to help freed slaves were under‐funded and most freed slaves ended up working on _____________ or sharecropping much like they had before. Effects of the Civil War Reconstruction Led by Lincoln’s successor, _______________________, Reconstruction was the process of healing the nation after the Civil War. o The Freedmen’s Bureau was established to help former _______________ by providing food, clothing, education, and medical care. o The Reconstruction Act of 1867 imposed military rule in the south and required that states ratify the 14th Amendment before they could rejoin the union. o Despite the best efforts of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments and the Freedmen’s Bureau, life wasn’t easy for African Americans, _____________ limited freedoms and the Ku Klux Klan intimidated them. o Many freed slaves and poor white people could not afford the land to grow their own food and became _________________; trading working and a portion of the crops in exchange for land, seed, and materials. 3 Look at the Pictures What are some problems in reconstructing the country? (write at least 10) 1. _____________________________ _____________________________ 2. _____________________________ _____________________________ 3. _____________________________ _____________________________ 4. _____________________________ _____________________________ 5. _____________________________ _____________________________ 6. _____________________________ _____________________________ 7. _____________________________ _____________________________ 8. ____________________________ ____________________________ 9. ___________________________ ___________________________ 10. ____________________________ ____________________________ 4 STAAR Questions 1. The election of Hiram Rhodes Revels in 1870 was
significant because he was the first African American to —
F win an election as a member of the Democratic Party
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win a majority of the popular vote in Mississippi
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serve as a member of the U.S. Senate
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run for public office in the South
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All knew that this interest was somehow the cause of the war. To strengthen, perpetuate,
and extend this interest was the object for which the insurgents would rend the Union
even by war, while the Government claimed no right to do more than to restrict the
territorial enlargement of it.
‐President Abraham Lincoln, second inaugural address, 1865 In the excerpt above, what does “this interest” refer to? F The Confederate States of America G Protective tariffs H Slavery J The U.S. Constitution How to Answer a Multiple Choice Question:
 Examine the question. Read the entire question. Study any pictures,
charts, passages, or maps.
 Recall what you know about the topic. Feel free to jot notes on your
test.
 Answer the question. Check all of the answer choices and eliminate
any choices that are obviously wrong.
3. 5 The Emancipation Proclamation became effective January 1, 1863. Congress
passed the Conscription Act of 1863 in March to randomly select men for service in the
Union army. However, those chosen in the draft could hire a substitute or pay $300 to
escape service. African Americans were not citizens and therefore not eligible for the
draft.
On July 13, 1863, a crowd gathered in New York City to protest the draft. Poor
Irish workers turned out in the largest numbers. The protest turned into a riot, which
first targeted military and government buildings. The homes of well-known
Republicans, draft supporters, the wealthy, and African Americans were also attacked.
After four days federal troops finally restored order to the city
The New York City riots of 1863 were partly a result of‐ A the economic uncertainly faced by the working class B strong local opposition to federal taxes C housing shortages affecting recent immigrants D the meager wages paid to military recruits Provisions of the Civil Rights Act of 1866  Designated all people born in the United States (except American 
Indians) as citizens Granted all citizens certain rights under the law 4. What is the historical significance of this Act? A. It was the first time Congress voted to overrule a presidential veto. B. It represented a shift in federal power after the impeachment of President Johnson. C. It was the first time Congress passed a law that protected racial minorities. D. It represented the failure of northern abolitionists to influence Reconstruction policies. 6 
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Answers 1. H 2. H 3. D 4. C