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1. What occurred during the
early years of
Reconstruction?
Robert E. Lee and the South surrenders (April 9, 1865)

2.  Reconstruction was a period after the
Civil War when the U.S. government
attempted to restore the South to the
Union (U.S.).

3.  During this period, President Abraham
Lincoln planned to forgive the South
and quickly restore the Union.
Former Confederate leaders,
President Jefferson Davis and
General Robert E. Lee

4.  In 1865, Lincoln was assassinated
and Vice President Andrew Johnson
became president.
President Andrew
Johnson (1865–1869)
John Wilkes Booth assassinates Lincoln
(April 14, 1865)

5.  Similar to Lincoln, Johnson wanted to
allow Southern states to re-enter the
Union as quickly as possible.

6.  However, Radical Republicans
controlled Congress and they wanted
to punish the South.

7.  They believed in forcing political and
social reform in Southern states (by
forcing them to recognize the rights
of freed slaves).

8.  Serious differences between
Congress and Johnson over how to
handle Reconstruction led to the
impeachment of Johnson in 1868.

9.  Johnson was acquitted (found not
guilty), but lost his political power.
Leading Radical
Republicans
(Johnson’s
opponents) 

10. What amendments were
ratified during
Reconstruction? Notes #24

11.  The 13th Amendment was ratified in
1865 to officially abolish slavery in the
U.S.

12.  In response, Southern states passed
Black Codes in an attempt to deny
equal rights to African Americans.

13.  As a result, the 14th Amendment was
ratified in 1868 to protect the rights
of African Americans . . .

14. . . . by awarding citizenship to native
born people (including former slaves)
and guaranteeing equal protection
under the law.

15.  Congress would not readmit Southern
states to the Union (U.S.) if they did
not ratify the 14th Amendment.
Years when Southern states were readmitted into the Union

16.  The 15th Amendment was ratified in
1870 to protect the voting rights of
citizens (regardless of “race, color, or
previous condition of servitude”).