U.S. History Since the Civil War

A series of flashcards covering key concepts and events in U.S. History from the Civil War to the end of Reconstruction.

What was the Emancipation Proclamation issued by Abraham Lincoln in December 1863?

It declared that all slaves in Confederate states were to be free.

What was the goal of the Wade-Davis Bill in 1864?

To impose stricter requirements for Southern states to rejoin the Union, including majority allegiance pledges.

What major event occurred on Good Friday after the Confederate surrender at Appomattox?

John Wilkes Booth assassinated President Abraham Lincoln.

What was Andrew Johnson's Reconstruction Plan?

Similar to Lincoln's, but excluded elites with property over $20,000 from automatic pardon.

What was the purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau?

To supervise labor contracts and provide food, education, and relief for freed slaves.

What did the 13th Amendment accomplish?

It abolished slavery in the United States.

What were Black Codes?

Laws enacted in the South to limit the freedoms of black individuals after the Civil War.

Who were the Scalawags and Carpetbaggers?

Scalawags were Southern supporters of Reconstruction; Carpetbaggers were Northerners who moved South to take advantage of new opportunities.

What was the significance of the Fourteenth Amendment?

It established citizenship and equal protection under the law for all persons.

What did the Fifteenth Amendment accomplish?

It prohibited denying the right to vote based on race or previous condition of servitude.

What was the outcome of the Panic of 1873?

It sent the nation into a depression, affecting the economy and Reconstruction efforts.

What was the Compromise of 1877?

It led to Rutherford B. Hayes becoming president in exchange for withdrawing troops from the South.

What led to the end of formal Reconstruction?

The rise of Southern Democrats and the passage of laws that undermined the rights of Blacks.

What role did PBS Pinchback play in Reconstruction?

He was the Governor of Louisiana for 35 days and pushed for the establishment of a college for blacks.

What were the primary goals of education for freed people during Reconstruction?

Establish stable family relationships, gain access to land, and acquire literacy.