Facts Quiz #3

Reconstruction

The process of reuniting the United States after the Civil War and rebuilding the southern states.

Abolish

The process of ending or eliminating something - in this case, slavery

Blockade

The isolation by a warring nation of an enemy area by troops or warships to prevent passage of persons or supplies

Martial Law

Rule by military authority (as opposed to civil authority aka: police)

13th Amendment

Abolished slavery in the United States

14th Amendment

Extended liberties and rights granted by the Bill of Rights to formerly enslaved people (citizenship granted to former slaves)

15th Amendment

Said right to vote could not be denied based on “race, color, or previous condition of servitude.” (former male slaves could vote)