The Reconstruction Era Flashcards

1

Who succeeded Abraham Lincoln as President and oversaw the early years of the Reconstruction Era?

2

Which 1896 Supreme Court decision upheld "separate but equal" racial segregation laws, ending Reconstruction efforts?

3

The 13th Amendment in 1865 abolished slavery and marked the beginning of the Reconstruction Era.

4

The Ku Klux Klan was formed during Reconstruction to support the rights of African Americans.

5

Which organization was established to aid freed slaves during the Reconstruction Era?

6

The main purpose of "the Black Codes", enacted by Southern states, was to restrict the freedoms of African Americans

7

Which event marked the end of Reconstruction in 1877?

The Reconstruction Era