US History 112 Reconstruction Era (1865-1877)

What was the Reconstruction Era?

The Reconstruction Era was the period after the Civil War (1865-1877) focused on rebuilding the United States, particularly the South.

What were the main goals of Reconstruction?

The main goals were to reunite the nation, rebuild the South, and integrate millions of freed slaves into society.

Who were the Radical Republicans?

A faction within the Republican Party that advocated for strict measures against the Southern states and greater civil rights for freed slaves.

What was the Freedmen's Bureau?

Established in 1865, the Freedmen's Bureau assisted freed slaves and impoverished people in the South by providing food, housing, education, and medical care.

What were Black Codes?

Laws enacted in Southern states that restricted the rights of freedmen and enforced racial segregation.

What was the 13th Amendment?

The 13th Amendment, ratified in 1865, abolished slavery and involuntary servitude in the United States.

What was the 14th Amendment?

The 14th Amendment, ratified in 1868, granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S. and provided equal protection under the law.

What was the 15th Amendment?

The 15th Amendment, ratified in 1870, prohibited the denial of the right to vote based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude.

What led to the end of Reconstruction?

The end of Reconstruction was marked by the Compromise of 1877, which resolved the disputed 1876 election and resulted in the withdrawal of federal troops from the South.

What were Jim Crow laws?

Laws enacted after Reconstruction that enforced racial segregation and disenfranchised African Americans in the South.