HIST 2057 : History Exam 1
Document Summary
Congressional or radical reconstruction begins in march 1867. Passed military reconstruction acts: divided south (except tn) into 5 military districts, held voter registration drives, drafted new constitutions, approved 14th amendment. Also passed tenure of office act: senate had to approve removal of certain officeholders, andrew johnson would have to get approval by the senate to fire someone. Increase white votes, limit black votes: used more targeted violence to intimidate. Election of 1876 sealed end of reconstruction: democrat samuel tilden vs. republican rutherford hayes, tilden won popular vote, but electoral vote contested. Hays made deal with southern democrats: removal of federal troops in exchange for support in electoral college. Compromise of 1877 officially ended reconstruction: federal government withdrawals from south, southern states were free to pursue racial. Mark twain 1873: based on rage, corruption , satire based on government and business relationship. Period of major changes in american economy and society: characterized by, transition to industrial-based economy.
