1. Reconstruction The time period following the Civil War lasting from 1865-1876 Issues – How to readmit Southern states into the Union? – How to rebuild the South following the war?

2. Lincoln vs. Radical Republicans Abe LincolnThaddeus Stevens

3. Lincoln’s Plan vs. Radical Republicans Lincoln’s If 10% of a state’s population swore loyalty to the USA, they would be readmitted Radical Republicans Wanted to destroy power of former slaveholders Provide African- Americans with full citizenship

4. Andrew Johnson (17 th President)

5. Johnson’s Approach Each state would declare secession illegal Swear loyalty to the USA Ratify the 13 th Amendment – Abolish slavery

6. Johnson Turns his Back Freedmen’s Bureau Assisted blacks in the South with hospitals and education Johnson did not support Black Codes Prohibited blacks from carrying weapons, serving on juries, testifying, marrying whites, or travelling freely Johnson did nothing to stop black codes

7. Radical Republican Actions 14 th Amendment 1868 Gave African- Americans equal protection under the law 15 th Amendment 1870 Protected right of African-Americans to VOTE