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Chapter
22
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Guide
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Ordeal of Reconstruction
1865-1877
Terms and Names: Define each term with complete sentences, using your own words
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Exodusters
Jourdan Anderson
Oliver O. Howard
Wade-Davis Bill
Emancipated blacks
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Sumner/ Stevens
Ex parte Milligan
information from the text. It is best if you can put answers in your own words.
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Describe the state of the South after the war focusing on cities, economic life,
agriculture, the aristocracy, and feelings toward the North. How did President
Johnson treat ex-southern politicians?
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What was the meaning of freedom for ex-slaves in the South? How were
they treated? What role did Union soldiers play? What did blacks do to
secure their freedom and place?
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What were Black Codes and what was their purpose? Give examples.
What was the Norths reaction to these laws?
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Describe the political fight surrounding the 14th amendment. What had
Johnson vetoed that made radicals in Congress so upset? How did he
give the Republicans a 2/3 majority in Congress?
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Outline the major policies of the Reconstruction Act of 1867. Was the
spirit of the Act to last long?
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Why did the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments disappoint women?
Describe the political gains of black freedmen after the war. What was
their impact in state conventions to draw up new constitutions?
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What was the goal of the Ku Klux Klan? What methods did it employ?
How did Congress try to halt its crusade? Was the Klan a success?
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Describe the factors that shaped the outcome of Johnsons verdict for
impeachment.
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