WK7, Day 2 - "Reconstruction Starts & Lincoln's Assassinated / Lincoln Then Johnson"

Tuesday - February 25, 2025

When was the Reconstruction time period?

1865-1877

Was Reconstruction considered a success or a failure?

It was a huge failure

There were 2 main factors that contributed to the overall failure of Reconstruction on the national level. What was the first one?

Congress couldn’t agree upon a plan for Recon. (active change vs restoration)

There were 2 main factors that contributed to the overall failure of Reconstruction on the national level. What was the second one?

The Industrial Rev. of the 1860s/70s/80s took people’s attention away from Recon.

During Recon., what document did all 11 seceded states have to make?

a new state constitution

Between 1865-1870, which pro-Recon. group held lots of political influence?

The Readjuster Movement

Between 1870-1877, which Anti-Recon. group regained lots of political power?

The Redeemers (former CSA soldiers)

Why did Recon. fail at the local level?

The Jim Crow South used sharecropping after slavery was banned

When did Lincoln visit Richmond, Virginia?

April 4, 1865

When and where did the Civil War officially end?

April 9, 1865 at Appomattox Court House

When was Lincoln assassinated?

April 14, 1865

Who assassinated President Lincoln at Ford’s Theater?

John Wilkes Booth (a well-known actor)

What famous words did John Booth recite after jumping from Lincoln’s balcony and breaking his leg?

“The South will rise again!”

Who all did Booth and the other assassins plan to kill the night Lincoln was shot?

The Entire Union Leadership (VP & Sec. of State)

Who was the first Reconstruction President? When did he become President?

Andrew Johnson / April 15, 1865

From 1865-1866, how was Johnson’s leadership over Recon.?

Terrible