Question 1

Identify and state the historical significance of the following:
-10 percent Reconstruction plan

Accepted Answer

The 10 Percent Reconstruction Plan, also

Question 2

It has been wryly observed that "the North won the Civil War, but the South won Reconstruction." Interpret this statement and assess its truth.

Accepted Answer

The statement "the North won the Civil W

Question 3

What role did each of the following play in the congressional assumption of control over Reconstruction policy: Black Codes, Southern election of former Confederates, and President Johnson's personality and actions?

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The Black Codes played a significant rol

Question 4

What were the key elements of President Andrew Johnson's Reconstruction policies that stirred objections from congressional Republicans? Why did congressional leaders so strongly object to those policies?

Accepted Answer

President Andrew Johnson's Reconstructio

Question 5

In his 10 percent plan for Reconstruction, President Lincoln promised

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A) rapid, straightforward, and readily achievable readmission of Southern states into the Union. 
B) former slaves the right to vote. 
C) the restoration of the planter aristocracy to political power. 
D) severe punishment of Southern political and military leaders. 
E) a plan that could not possibly lead to congressional fears of the reenslavement of Southern blacks. 
A) rapid, straightforward, and readily achievable readmission of Southern states into the Union. 
B) former slaves the right to vote. 
C) the restoration of the planter aristocracy to political power. 
D) severe punishment of Southern political and military leaders. 
E) a plan that could not possibly lead to congressional fears of the reenslavement of Southern blacks.

Question 6

____ believed that the Southern states had completely left the Union and were therefore, "conquered provinces" that had to seek readmission on whatever economic and political terms Congress demanded.

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A) War Democrats 
B) The Supreme Court 
C) President Lincoln 
D) President Johnson 
E) Congressional radical Republicans 
A) War Democrats 
B) The Supreme Court 
C) President Lincoln 
D) President Johnson 
E) Congressional radical Republicans

Question 7

Identify and state the historical significance of the following:
-​Benjamin Wade

Accepted Answer

Benjamin Franklin Wade (October 27, 1800

Question 8

Identify and state the historical significance of the following:
-​Woman's Loyal League

Accepted Answer

The Woman's Loyal National League, also

Question 9

As a politician, Andrew Johnson developed a reputation as a(n)

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A) supporter of the planter aristocrats. 
B) opponent of slavery. 
C) inspiring and calmly eloquent speaker. 
D) champion of the poor whites. 
E) secret Confederate sympathizer. 
A) supporter of the planter aristocrats. 
B) opponent of slavery. 
C) inspiring and calmly eloquent speaker. 
D) champion of the poor whites. 
E) secret Confederate sympathizer.

Question 10

Freedom for Southern blacks at the end of the Civil War

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A) occurred immediately with the Emancipation Proclamation. 
B) caused large numbers to migrate immediately after the war to the big cities in the South to search for work opportunities. 
C) caused whole communities of Southern blacks from Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi to migrate westward to territories and states such as Kansas for better job opportunities. 
D) was achieved without the use of Union soldiers. 
E) meant that the church would not become the focus of black community life. 
A) occurred immediately with the Emancipation Proclamation. 
B) caused large numbers to migrate immediately after the war to the big cities in the South to search for work opportunities. 
C) caused whole communities of Southern blacks from Louisiana, Texas, and Mississippi to migrate westward to territories and states such as Kansas for better job opportunities. 
D) was achieved without the use of Union soldiers. 
E) meant that the church would not become the focus of black community life.

Question 11

Assess the achievements and shortcomings of "radical" regimes in the South. What did they do that is worth admiring and worth condemning? What else might they have done to better achieve their goals? What political, economic, and extra-legal obstacles did these "radical" regimes in the South encounter in achieving their goals?

Accepted Answer

The achievements and shortcomings of "ra

Question 12

The Fourteenth Amendment is commonly referred to as one of the most important additions to the Constitution. Why is this the case? What was necessary for the protections of political and voting rights in the Fourteenth Amendment to become a reality in the South?
​

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The Fourteenth Amendment is considered o

Question 13

In the 1866 congressional elections

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A) President Johnson conducted a highly successful "swing around the circle" campaign tour promoting his policies. 
B) radicals replaced moderates as the dominant Republican faction in Congress. 
C) voters endorsed the Republican congressional approach to Reconstruction. 
D) Republicans lost their majority control of Congress. 
E) a substantial number of white southern Republicans were elected to Congress. 
A) President Johnson conducted a highly successful "swing around the circle" campaign tour promoting his policies. 
B) radicals replaced moderates as the dominant Republican faction in Congress. 
C) voters endorsed the Republican congressional approach to Reconstruction. 
D) Republicans lost their majority control of Congress. 
E) a substantial number of white southern Republicans were elected to Congress.

Question 14

The first and only ex-Confederate state to ratify the Fourteenth Amendment in 1866 and thus be immediately readmitted to the Union under congressional Reconstruction was

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A) Virginia. 
B) Georgia. 
C) North Carolina. 
D) Tennessee. 
E) West Virginia. 
A) Virginia. 
B) Georgia. 
C) North Carolina. 
D) Tennessee. 
E) West Virginia.

Question 15

Identify and state the historical significance of the following:
-​Hiram Revels

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The answer of Identify and state the historical significance of...

Question 16

​Each of the following multiple choice questions has multiple correct responses. Select the correct responses for each of the following questions.
-Under congressional Reconstruction, Southern states were required to

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A) organize and support the Republican party. 
B) ratify the Fourteenth Amendment. 
C) guarantee adult male slaves the right to vote through provisions in their state constitutions. 
D) provide land and education for former slaves. 
E) protect black religious freedom. 
A) organize and support the Republican party. 
B) ratify the Fourteenth Amendment. 
C) guarantee adult male slaves the right to vote through provisions in their state constitutions. 
D) provide land and education for former slaves. 
E) protect black religious freedom.

Question 17

​Each of the following multiple choice questions has multiple correct responses. Select the correct responses for each of the following questions.
-Radical Republican leaders in Congress included

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A) Congressman Thaddeus Stevens of Pennsylvania. 
B) Senator Benjamin Wade of Ohio. 
C) Senator Charles Sumner of Massachusetts. 
D) Senator Alexander Stephens of Georgia. 
E) Senator Hiram Revels of Mississippi. 
A) Congressman Thaddeus Stevens of Pennsylvania. 
B) Senator Benjamin Wade of Ohio. 
C) Senator Charles Sumner of Massachusetts. 
D) Senator Alexander Stephens of Georgia. 
E) Senator Hiram Revels of Mississippi.

Question 18

President Johnson's plan for Reconstruction

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A) differed radically from Lincoln's. 
B) guaranteed former slaves the right to vote. 
C) required that all former Confederate states ratify the Fourteenth Amendment. 
D) abolished literacy tests for voting in the South. 
E) aimed at swift restoration of the Southern states after a few moderate political conditions were met by the Southern states. 
A) differed radically from Lincoln's. 
B) guaranteed former slaves the right to vote. 
C) required that all former Confederate states ratify the Fourteenth Amendment. 
D) abolished literacy tests for voting in the South. 
E) aimed at swift restoration of the Southern states after a few moderate political conditions were met by the Southern states.

Question 19

Identify and state the historical significance of the following:
-"Seward's Folly"

Accepted Answer

"Seward's Folly" refers to the purchase

Question 20

Radical Republicans have been both credited with having high ideals and accused of crass partisanship as motives for their Reconstruction policies. Which argument do you find more persuasive? Why?

Accepted Answer

The argument that Radical Republicans ha

Exam 22: The Ordeal of Reconstruction, 1865-1877

Identify and state the historical significance of the following: -10 percent Reconstruction plan

It has been wryly observed that "the North won the Civil War, but the South won Reconstruction." Interpret this statement and assess its truth.

What role did each of the following play in the congressional assumption of control over Reconstruction policy: Black Codes, Southern election of former Confederates, and President Johnson's personality and actions?

What were the key elements of President Andrew Johnson's Reconstruction policies that stirred objections from congressional Republicans? Why did congressional leaders so strongly object to those policies?

In his 10 percent plan for Reconstruction, President Lincoln promised

____ believed that the Southern states had completely left the Union and were therefore, "conquered provinces" that had to seek readmission on whatever economic and political terms Congress demanded.

Identify and state the historical significance of the following: -​Benjamin Wade

Identify and state the historical significance of the following: -​Woman's Loyal League

As a politician, Andrew Johnson developed a reputation as a(n)

Freedom for Southern blacks at the end of the Civil War

The Fourteenth Amendment is commonly referred to as one of the most important additions to the Constitution. Why is this the case? What was necessary for the protections of political and voting rights in the Fourteenth Amendment to become a reality in the South? ​

In the 1866 congressional elections

The first and only ex-Confederate state to ratify the Fourteenth Amendment in 1866 and thus be immediately readmitted to the Union under congressional Reconstruction was

Identify and state the historical significance of the following: -​Hiram Revels

​Each of the following multiple choice questions has multiple correct responses. Select the correct responses for each of the following questions. -Under congressional Reconstruction, Southern states were required to

​Each of the following multiple choice questions has multiple correct responses. Select the correct responses for each of the following questions. -Radical Republican leaders in Congress included

President Johnson's plan for Reconstruction

Identify and state the historical significance of the following: -"Seward's Folly"

Radical Republicans have been both credited with having high ideals and accused of crass partisanship as motives for their Reconstruction policies. Which argument do you find more persuasive? Why?

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Identify and state the historical significance of the following: -Benjamin Wade

Identify and state the historical significance of the following: -Woman's Loyal League

The Fourteenth Amendment is commonly referred to as one of the most important additions to the Constitution. Why is this the case? What was necessary for the protections of political and voting rights in the Fourteenth Amendment to become a reality in the South?

Identify and state the historical significance of the following: -Hiram Revels

Each of the following multiple choice questions has multiple correct responses. Select the correct responses for each of the following questions. -Under congressional Reconstruction, Southern states were required to

Each of the following multiple choice questions has multiple correct responses. Select the correct responses for each of the following questions. -Radical Republican leaders in Congress included