Reconstruction:
Reconstruction: The rebuilding era that took place in the South after the Civil war.
Impeach: to take someone out of office due to a crime.
13th Amendment: All slaves are set free.
14th Amendment: All black men and women are able to become American citizens.
15th Amendment: Black men are allowed to vote.
Jim Crow laws: Laws that segregated African Americans
Impeach: to take someone out of office due to a crime.
13th Amendment: All slaves are set free.
14th Amendment: All black men and women are able to become American citizens.
15th Amendment: Black men are allowed to vote.
Jim Crow laws: Laws that segregated African Americans
Free Citizens Vote
13th = "Free"
14th = "Citizens"
15th = "Vote"
13th = "Free"
14th = "Citizens"
15th = "Vote"
A mile in their Shoes
Ex-Confederate Soldier Facts:
1. Many fled to Canada or England 2. Only a small settlement of the most determined survived. 3. The largest percentage lived in Texas Quote: "May the Confederate flag rest in peace" Freedman Facts: 1.Normally the only skill they had was farming. 2. Although they were free, they were still discriminated. 3. Life was sometimes harder not being a slave than being a slave. Quote: " I guess all men are created equal." |
Carpetbagger Facts:
1. Well educated members of middle class 2. Originally came from the North. 3. Provided aid to African Americans. Quote:" I guess, i'd better get my, Gone to Texas sign." Women Facts: 1.Augst 26m 1920, the 19th amendment was ratified were women received all right to citizenship like men. 2. Women were allowed to vote on June 4, 1919. 3. Women were the first protest group in US history to picket the White House. Quote: "If slaves can have rights so can I." |