1. 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?

2. 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 www.magicalcat.com/H_reconstruction.htm

3. 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...

4. 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

5. 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 www.chicora.org/heritage_not_hate.htm