DO NOW PAGE What does reconstruction mean? What needed to be fixed after the civil war ended?

DO NOW What did Lincoln do during Reconstruction? What did Robert E. Lee do during Reconstruction? What did Frederick Douglass do during Reconstruction

Reconstruction - 1865 to 1877 Reorganizing the Southern states after the Civil War, and readmitting them into the Union. Defining the means by which whites and blacks could live together in a non-slave society

Abraham Lincoln Reconstruction plan calling for reconciliation (forgiveness) 10% Plan – 10% of a state’s population must pledge allegiance to the US to be readmitted into the Union. Preservation of the Union was more important than punishing the South.

Robert E. Lee Urged Southerners to reconcile with Northerners at the end of the war and reunite as Americans when some wanted to continue to fight. Became president of Washington College, which is now known as Washington and Lee University

Frederick Douglass Abolitionist who fought for the adoption of constitutional amendments that guaranteed equal rights. Was a powerful voice for human rights and civil liberties for all.

The Freedmen’s Bureau was established to aid former enslaved African Americans and poor whites in the South. (1865) Built and ran schools!

Civil Rights Act of 1866 African Americans gained equal rights Authorized the use of federal troops for its enforcement.

Reconstruction Amendments The 13th, 14th and 15th amendments to the constitution address the issues of slavery and guarantee equal protection under the law.

The 13th Amendment Abolishes (bans) slavery in the United States and all of its territories.(1865) territories.

The 14th Amendment Grants citizenship to all persons born in the United States and guarantees them equal protection under the law. (1868)

The 15th Amendment Ensures all citizens the right to vote regardless of race, color, or previous condition of servitude. (1870)

SUM IT UP! 1. Reconstruction: 1865–77, The period of rebuilding the Union and reintegrating of the 11 former confederate states into The United States of America after the Civil War. How will people live together?

Important Reconstruction Figures SUM IT UP! Important Reconstruction Figures Abraham Lincoln - 16th President. Reconciliation/10% plan/. Robert E. Lee - Southern General. Reconciliation. President of Washington College. Frederick Douglass - Freed Slave turned abolitionist. Powerful voice for human rights.

13th Abolished Slavery 14th Granted Citizenship 15th Right to Vote SUM IT UP! The 13th, 14th , and 15th amendments to the constitution address the issues of slavery and guarantee equal protection under the law for all citizens. 13th Abolished Slavery 14th Granted Citizenship 15th Right to Vote