Lincoln & Reconstruction 1861-65

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A major goal of Reconstruction was to restore __ among white Southerners.

loyalty to the Union

The newly freed slaves were to be given the opportunity to enjoy their __.

freedom

Lincoln’s 10 Percent Plan required that __ of the 1860 electorate take an oath of allegiance to the Union to establish a new state government.

10%

Lincoln recognized a new state government if it accepted the abolition of __.

slavery

The Radical Republicans wanted to impose a harsh settlement and to punish the main rebels by __ their lands.

confiscating

Radical Republicans believed ex-slaves should have the same __ as white Americans.

rights

The Wade-Davis Bill required __ of a state's electorate to take an ironclad oath before reentering the Union.

50%

The goal of the Wade-Davis Bill was to postpone Reconstruction until the war was over, allowing more __ by Congress.

control

Abraham Lincoln was assassinated on April 14, __.

1865

Lincoln’s assassination created feelings of __ throughout the country.

disbelief, shock, fear, and anger