American History: Reconstruction Era

These were strategies Democrats used to prevent African Americans from voting:

One of the failures of Reconstruction, this allowed all public spaces to be segregated.

Who shot president Abraham Lincoln and why?

This was a breakthrough for African Americans during Reconstruction:

Were public accomodations during and after reconstruction actually separate and equal?

After the Civil War, was the US comprised of 50 states?

This Supreme Court case caused segregation to become legal in the US as "separate but equal"

He rebelled against the Confederates and fought for freedmen's rights, marrying a former slave

This president was a Democrat who vetoed reform for freedmen. Congress attempted to impeach him

He was the first African American to be elected as a US governor.

Did the reconstruction fix all the problems of the United States of America?

What was a minstrel show?

He was the first African American to serve in Congress from 1870-1871.

This group of people fought for their right to vote but it was not achieved until 1920.

During the reconstruction era, many African Americans:

In 1873, the nation experienced a:

This political group worked hard to achieve the successes of the Reconstruction:

Who became president after Lincoln was assassinated?

This holiday celebrates when General Granger enforced emancipation in Galveston, Texas:

A scallywag was a person who was:

What were the years of reconstruction?

How were southern states readmitted into the Union?

The 14th Amendment states that:

This southern terrorist group murdered freedmen and Radical Republicans to stifle progress.

What freedom did the 15th amendment provide?

The Military Reconstruction Act of 1867 caused:

A carpetbagger was a person who:

What group fought for the rights of freedmen during reconstruction?

This reason caused Reconstruction to be a difficult process:

After the Civil War, these situations caused by the war made reconstruction difficult:

This deal both parties agreed to ended the Reconstruction and removed military from the South.

What happened to the four people who conspired with Booth to assassinate Lincoln?

This was a success of the Reconstruction Era:

The 13th Amendment states that:

While reconstruction happened in the South, the western territories:

Where was president Lincoln assassinated?

This time period was called Reconstruction because:

Which general enforced the 13th amendment in Texas?

Although he was an amazing general, his presidency was disappointing to many.

This federal agency provided resources for freedmen and their families:

What amendments were added to the Constitution during the Reconstruction Era?