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Reconstruction
The period of rebuilding and reuniting of the United States after the Civil War (1865-1877).
Martial Law
The law applied by government military forces in an emergency.
Black Codes
Laws ratified throughout the South before the Civil War to restrict the freedoms of free African Americans.
Juneteenth
June 19, 1865 – the day that all enslaved people in Texas were freed.
Jim Crow Laws
Legislation across the South which discriminated against African Americans, making segregation legal under 'separate but equal'.
13th Amendment
Abolished slavery and gave the national government the power to enforce the law.
14th Amendment
Grants citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States and provides for equal protection under the law.
15th Amendment
Gave voting rights to African American men.
Freedmen’s Bureau
A federal agency set up to help freedmen find jobs, housing, clothing, and food after the Civil War.
Radical Republicans
Congressmen who had a separate plan for Reconstruction that included strict standards for Southern states re-entering the Union and protecting African American freedom.
Economic benefits of expansion
Expansion of a nation can bring economic growth but may lead to conflict among citizens.
Opposing viewpoints
Different perspectives on significant issues, such as the annexation of Texas.
Civil War effects
Political, economic, and social consequences resulting from the Civil War and Reconstruction.
Tension between North and South
Continued bitterness and conflict following the end of the Civil War.
Significance of Juneteenth
Marks the end of slavery in Texas and is celebrated as a key moment in the Civil Rights movement.
Purpose of Black Codes
To limit the freedoms and opportunities of freed African Americans.
Separate but equal
Legal doctrine used to justify racial segregation.
Confederate land management
Task involving the Freedmen's Bureau to oversee land seized during the Civil War.
Voting rights for African American men
Rights established by the 15th Amendment during Reconstruction.
Strict standards for Reconstruction
Requirements imposed by Radical Republicans for Southern states to rejoin the Union.
Rights of freedmen
Protections and rights afforded to freed slaves during Reconstruction.
Citizenship rights
Rights granted to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S. under the 14th Amendment.
Emergency laws
Laws enacted to maintain order during times of crisis or military rule.
Civil liberties
Basic rights and freedoms that belong to all individuals.
Impact of personal beliefs
Influence of a leader’s beliefs on national policies and decisions.
Societal conflict
Disagreements and problems created within a society, often due to differing beliefs.
Rebuilding Southern society
Efforts to restore and improve social structure and economy after the Civil War.
Historical significance of Reconstruction
Period crucial for civil rights advancements and changes in social policies.
Conditions for former slaves
Challenges faced by African Americans after the abolition of slavery.
Major challenges during Reconstruction
Struggles such as poverty, discrimination, and political strife.
Role of the Freedmen’s Bureau
To assist newly freed slaves in their transition to freedom and independence.
Rights protected in court
Legal support provided by the Freedmen's Bureau to safeguard freedmen's rights.
Legislation for equality
Laws aimed at ensuring equal rights for all citizens, particularly during Reconstruction.
Understanding annexation of Texas
Recognizing differing perspectives on the annexation from various groups.
Significance of Radical Republicans
Their commitment to ensuring freedom and rights for African Americans post-Civil War.
Political landscape of Reconstruction
The shifting political dynamics and challenges faced during the Reconstruction era.
