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
He created a plan sympathetic to South. 10 percent of the state had to pledge, if state constitution abolished slavery and provided ed for the African Americans to regain congress seats, and he was willing to pardon Confeds.

Describe the Radical Republican’s plan for Reconstruction
Advocate full citizenship and suffrage for AA. Supported Sherman’s plan to give land to AA. Pass Wade Davis in 1864 which requires Confed voters to swear loyalty and guarantees AA equally but killed by Lincoln pocket veto.

Describe Johnson’s Plan for Reconstruction
Offered pardons and restoration of land to most Confeds but leaders had to apply personally. Each state was to ratify 13th amendment and draft Constitution abolishing slavery. Was not for AA rights and was pro states rights allowing states to decide AA rights.

Describe the 13th amendment
Freed slaves

Describe the 14th amendment
Guaranteed equality to all citizens including AA’s.

Describe the 15th amendment
Guaranteed AA’s to vote but it left loopholes.



Describe Johnson’s impeachment
To limit his power Congress passes Tenure of Office Act which says that Johnson can’t fire certain officials without Congressional approval. When he tries to fire Sec of War House votes to impeach Johnson but Radicals fail by 1 vote to convict in Senate