Plans for Reconstruction Reconstruction -Process of rebuilding the United States (Union) after the Civil War. *How should the U.S. re-admit the South into the Union?
I. Presidential Plan (Lincoln-Johnson Plan) *1st plan for reconstruction *“10% Plan” Any state applying for re-admittance must: 1. 10% of men take loyalty oath 2. Confederate officials of state jailed 3. Ratify 13th Amendment a. Accept freedom of slaves
II. Congressional Plan 1. All Confederate officials barred from public office 2. Ratify 14th Amendment a. Former slaves are citizens -protected under the law 3. Ratify 15th Amendment a. African American right to vote 4. Accept Reconstruction Act of 1867 a. Divide southern states into strict Military Districts teachers.henrico.k12.va.us/highlandsprings/st...
III. Freedmen’s Bureau 1. Aid to former slaves (Freed men) a. Medical care b. Education c. Employment d. Food xroads.virginia.edu/~cap/SCARTOONS/caremanc.html
IV. Black Codes 1. Laws passed in southern states designed to restrict rights of African Americans. a. Cannot hold public office b. Cannot serve on a Jury c. Cannot vote -Grandfather Clause d. Cannot work skilled jobs