AMH-4172 Study Guide - Final Guide: Colfax Massacre, Whiskey Ring, Barbecue
Document Summary
Reconstruction was looked at during the time as another part of the war. Longest era of sustained political violence in american history. Union has already begun taking large chunks of areas to reconcile with former slaves. Proclamation of amnesty and reconstruction, 10% of the voters in each state pledge loyalty to the union, they come back. Pardon to all but the highest-ranking military and civilian confederate officers. Lincoln"s goal is to pass the 13th amendment, abolishing slavery. Republicans in congress want to have a different route in south. Arkansas, tennessee and louisiana adopt 10% plan. Birth rate citizenship, civil rights act of 1866. Vp: only senator from a seceding state to remain with the union. Johnson takes lincoln"s place as president after he is assassinated because he was the. Johnson was selected as lincoln"s running mate in (cid:883)864 to broaden the appeal. Changes lincoln"s plan for reconstruction, officer in confederated army or officer.
