1. Reconstruction
Rebuilding the South

2. Lincoln believed that reuniting the country was more important than punishing the South
1st: 10 percent of voters had to swear loyalty
2nd: Ratify the 13th Amendment

3. The Freedman’s Bureau provided food, clothing, medical care, and legal help

4. President vs. Congress
President Johnson’s restoration
Congress’ reconstruction
Refused to support equal rights for African Americans
Allowed Southern leaders to run for office again
Vetoed the renewal of the Freedman’s Bureau bill
Vetoed the Civil Rights Act
Vetoed the Reconstruction Act
Wanted to punish the South
Overturned Johnson’s veto of the Civil Rights Act (1st time in history)
Also overturns Johnson’s vetoes of the Freedman’s Bureau bill and the Reconstruction Act
Passes 14th Amendment
Impeaches Johnson, but fails to convict by one vote

5. The South Under Martial Law

6. Carpetbaggers & Scalawags
Southerners who cooperated with Northerners and African Americans
Northerners who moved to the South to start businesses

7. 13th: Ends Slavery in the U.S. and Territories

8. 14th: Citizenship and protection for all (almost)

9. 15th: Right to vote regardless of race

10. Review How were African Americans affected by the Freedman’s Bureau?
2. Why did President Johnson’s plans upset Northerners?
3. What three Amendments did Congress pass to ensure Southerners treated African Americans fairly?