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Thursday February 6, 2014Turn in 12.1 assignmentAnswer these questions:Why was a plan needed to reconstruct the South?What did Lincoln believe about southern secession?Whos plan called for full citizenship of African Americans?What did Johnson do/not do to be impeached?We will watch a videoChapter 25 Section 1The Cold War BeginsSection 1Rival Plans for ReconstructionExplain why a plan was needed for Reconstruction of the South.Compare the Reconstruction plans of Lincoln, Johnson, and Congress.Discuss Johnsons political difficulties and impeachment. 12.1 Rival Plans for Reconstruction How did the Radical Republicans plans for Reconstruction differ from Lincolns and Johnsons?

Chapter 25 Section 1The Cold War BeginsSection 1Rival Plans for Reconstruction2When the war ended, the South was in ruins.

homes were burnedbusinesses closedproperties abandonedfreed African Americans lacked full citizenship and the means to make a livingExplain why a plan was needed for Reconstruction of the South.Chapter 25 Section 1The Cold War BeginsSection 1Rival Plans for Reconstruction3to help the South rejoin the Unionto rebuild the Souths shattered economyto create laws to protect freed African AmericansA plan of Reconstruction for the South was formed.Explain why a plan was needed for Reconstruction of the South.Chapter 25 Section 1The Cold War BeginsSection 1Rival Plans for Reconstruction4To many Americans, the most important issue was deciding the fate of the Confederate states. Try Confederate leaders for treason.Pardon Confederate leaders to begin healing immediately.The President should lead the process.Congress should lead Reconstruction.States should satisfy certain stipulations before rejoining. States should be allowed to rejoin with as few conditions as possible.There were conflicting opinions.Explain why a plan was needed for Reconstruction of the South.Chapter 25 Section 1The Cold War BeginsSection 1Rival Plans for Reconstruction5

With the Souths economy destroyed, land became the most valuable asset; who should control it was hotly debated.Some northerners proposed the federal government should redistribute the land to former slaves.The plan sought to revitalize the Souths economy and provide income for African Americans.

Southern landowners fought government redistribution of their land.Many northerners felt the confiscation of property violated the Constitution.Forty acres and a muleExplain why a plan was needed for Reconstruction of the South.Chapter 25 Section 1The Cold War BeginsSection 1Rival Plans for Reconstruction6African Americans were free from slavery but their rights were not guaranteed.did not have access to education

could not votedid not have full citizenshipExplain why a plan was needed for Reconstruction of the South.Chapter 25 Section 1The Cold War BeginsSection 1Rival Plans for Reconstruction7Lincoln and the Radical Republicans in Congress were at odds in their proposals to rebuild the South. Lincolns Ten Percent PlanWade-Davis Bill10 percent of states voters needed to take a loyalty oatha states new constitution must have abolished slaveryrequired a majority of states prewar voters swear loyalty to the Unionrequired guarantees of African American equalityvetoed by Congresspassed by Congress, pocket vetoed by LincolnCompare the Reconstruction plans of Lincoln, Johnson, and Congress.Chapter 25 Section 1The Cold War BeginsSection 1Rival Plans for Reconstruction8

Lincoln and the Radical Republicans agreed to establish the Freedmens Bureau.The newly-formed organization helped feed, clothe, and educate blacks and whites in the South.Compare the Reconstruction plans of Lincoln, Johnson, and Congress.Chapter 25 Section 1The Cold War BeginsSection 1Rival Plans for Reconstruction9He pardoned those who swore allegiance to the Union and the Constitution.Each Southern state needed to ratify the Thirteenth Amendment.After Lincolns death, President Andrew Johnson wanted to restore the status of the southern states.

Compare the Reconstruction plans of Lincoln, Johnson, and Congress.Chapter 25 Section 1The Cold War BeginsSection 1Rival Plans for Reconstruction10

Compare the Reconstruction plans of Lincoln, Johnson, and Congress.Chapter 25 Section 1The Cold War BeginsSection 1Rival Plans for Reconstruction12.1C; D11

Compare the Reconstruction plans of Lincoln, Johnson, and Congress.Chapter 25 Section 1The Cold War BeginsSection 1Rival Plans for Reconstruction12.112By December 1865, most southern states had met Johnsons requirements for readmission to the Union. All southern states instituted black codes.Many states specifically limited the vote to white men.Some states sent Confederate officials to Congress.During the required state conventions, however, southern states tried to rebuild their prewar world.

Discuss Johnsons political difficulties and impeachment. Chapter 25 Section 1The Cold War BeginsSection 1Rival Plans for Reconstruction13

Newly arriving southern state representatives were not seated.A committee was created to investigate how former slaves were being treated.Political tensions boiled up in Congress.

Discuss Johnsons political difficulties and impeachment. Chapter 25 Section 1The Cold War BeginsSection 1Rival Plans for Reconstruction14The Souths disregard of Reconstruction efforts angered moderates and Radical Republicans.the Civil Rights Act of 1866.the Fourteenth Amendment.the division of the South into five military districts.In response, Congress passed new legislation over President Johnsons veto. The legislation included:Discuss Johnsons political difficulties and impeachment. Chapter 25 Section 1The Cold War BeginsSection 1Rival Plans for Reconstruction15Confederate officials could not hold federal or state offices Equality under the law for all citizensStates that refused to allow black people to vote would risk losing seats in the House of Representatives

TheFourteenth Amendment,1868Chapter 25 Section 1The Cold War BeginsSection 1Rival Plans for Reconstruction16President Johnson continued to veto and work against congressional legislation. Johnsons opponents failed by one Senate vote to remove him from office.

Eventually the House voted to impeach Johnson. Discuss Johnsons political difficulties and impeachment. Chapter 25 Section 1The Cold War BeginsSection 1Rival Plans for Reconstruction17

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Full citizenship to African Americans 10% of state voters must swear a loyalty oath to the UnionPardons to Confederates who swore allegiance to the Union & the ConstitutionStates must abolish slavery and educate African AmericansStates must ratify 13th Amendment (abolish slavery)15th Amendment forbidding states from denying the right to vote (suffrage) Tenure of Office Act (1867) president needed Senate approval to remove certain officials from office Recognizes pro-Union governments in TN, LA, AR even though they denied African Americans the right to voteMilitary Reconstruction Act (1867) divided the South into 5 military districts 10% PlanChapter 25 Section 1The Cold War BeginsSection 1Rival Plans for Reconstruction19

Chapter 25 Section 1The Cold War BeginsSection 1Rival Plans for Reconstruction12.120

Chapter 25 Section 1The Cold War BeginsSection 1Rival Plans for Reconstruction12.121Under a new President, Ulysses S. Grant, Congress passed the Fifteenth Amendment.No citizen can be denied the right to vote because of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.

TheFifteenth Amendment,1870 Chapter 25 Section 1The Cold War BeginsSection 1Rival Plans for Reconstruction22As a result of the Civil War, the South suffered physical, political, social, and economic destruction. A plan was needed to repair all aspects of Southern life.

Both Lincoln and Johnson wanted the southern states to be brought back into the Union quickly, using less punitive measures. Radical Republicans wanted to punish the South for slavery and the war itself.

Along the way, President Johnson did no cooperate with Congresss plans.

The issues and results of Reconstruction had consequences for generations to come.How did the Radical Republicans plans for Reconstruction differ from Lincolns and Johnsons?

Explain why a plan was needed for Reconstruction of the South.Compare the Reconstruction plans of Lincoln, Johnson, and Congress.Discuss Johnsons political difficulties and impeachment. Chapter 25 Section 1The Cold War BeginsSection 1Rival Plans for Reconstruction23