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Reconstruction
After the Confederates surrendered at Appomattox Court House, the United States needed to start rebuilding after four years of fighting in the Civil War. Although the war was over, southerners were still resentful and angry with northerners. In 1865, the 13th Amendment was ratified, abolishing slavery in the United States. Over four million freedmen, men and women who had been slaves, were living in the south changing the dynamics of the southern society forever. In addition, the south was devastated from the Union’s total war campaign, destroying the terrain and infrastructure. President Lincoln was extremely worried about how to rebuild the south and mend the country. Thus, the country entered an era focused on rebuilding the south known as Reconstruction.
Lincoln wanted a moderate Reconstruction plan, which would allow the south to unite with the north under generous terms. This would allow the country to move forward from the four years of conflict without much resentment. The problem, however, was that Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth shortly after the Civil War and prior to implementing his Reconstruction plan. Thus, Reconstruction became a debate between Lincoln’s successor, Andrew Johnson, and the growing Radical Republicans in Congress. Despite Johnson’s attempt to implement a lenient Reconstruction plan in the south, Radical Republicans were able to overpower his plan and implement a harsh Reconstruction plan with the Reconstruction Act of 1867. As part of the Reconstruction Act, the south was divided into five military districts. Within these districts, the United States military occupied the territory and enforced Reconstruction policies, including allowing African Americans the right to vote. With the ratification of the 14th Amendment, people born or naturalized in the United States were considered citizens, including Africans Americans. Thus, as citizens, they were entitled to their right to vote. The military occupation of the south further intensified the bitter resentment in the south.
Read the passage and answer the following questions. Highlight where you found the answer for extra points!
What was the 13th Amendment?
Who were freedmen?
3. Why did Lincoln want a moderate Reconstruction plan?
4. Under the Reconstruction Act, how were policies enforced?
5. What was the 14th Amendment?
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After the Confederates surrendered at Appomattox Court House, the United States needed to start rebuilding after four years of fighting in the Civil War. Although the war was over, southerners were still resentful and angry with northerners. In 1865, the 13th Amendment was ratified, abolishing slavery in the United States. Over four million freedmen, men and women who had been slaves, were living in the south changing the dynamics of the southern society forever. In addition, the south was devastated from the Union’s total war campaign, destroying the terrain and infrastructure. President Lincoln was extremely worried about how to rebuild the south and mend the country. Thus, the country entered an era focused on rebuilding the south known as Reconstruction.
Lincoln wanted a moderate Reconstruction plan, which would allow the south to unite with the north under generous terms. This would allow the country to move forward from the four years of conflict without much resentment. The problem, however, was that Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth shortly after the Civil War and prior to implementing his Reconstruction plan. Thus, Reconstruction became a debate between Lincoln’s successor, Andrew Johnson, and the growing Radical Republicans in Congress. Despite Johnson’s attempt to implement a lenient Reconstruction plan in the south, Radical Republicans were able to overpower his plan and implement a harsh Reconstruction plan with the Reconstruction Act of 1867. As part of the Reconstruction Act, the south was divided into five military districts. Within these districts, the United States military occupied the territory and enforced Reconstruction policies, including allowing African Americans the right to vote. With the ratification of the 14th Amendment, people born or naturalized in the United States were considered citizens, including Africans Americans. Thus, as citizens, they were entitled to their right to vote. The military occupation of the south further intensified the bitter resentment in the south.
Read the passage and answer the following questions. Highlight where you found the answer for extra points!
What was the 13th Amendment?
Who were freedmen?
3. Why did Lincoln want a moderate Reconstruction plan?
4. Under the Reconstruction Act, how were policies enforced?
5. What was the 14th Amendment?
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Sure! Here are the questions rewritten for a 3rd-grade level, along with their answers:
1. **What was the 13th Amendment?**
The 13th Amendment was a law that ended slavery in the United States. It meant that no one could be owned as a slave anymore. I found the answer in this part of the passage: "In 1865, the 13th Amendment was ratified, abolishing slavery in the United States."
2. **Who were freedmen?**
Freedmen were people who used to be slaves but were now free. They were men and women who had been forced to work for others, and after the Civil War, they were no longer slaves. You can see this in the part that says, "Over four million freedmen, men and women who had been slaves, were living in the south..."
3. **Why did Lincoln want a moderate Reconstruction plan?**
Lincoln wanted a gentle plan for rebuilding the south after the war. He thought it would help everyone get along better and move past the fighting without being too angry. The answer is found in the sentence, "Lincoln wanted a moderate Reconstruction plan, which would allow the south to unite with the north under generous terms."
4. **Under the Reconstruction Act, how were policies enforced?**
The policies were enforced by the military. This means soldiers were sent to the south to make sure the rules were followed and to help protect the rights of freedmen. This was mentioned in the part that says, "...the south was divided into five military districts. Within these districts, the United States military occupied the territory and enforced Reconstruction policies."
5. **What was the 14th Amendment?**
The 14th Amendment was a law that said anyone born in the United States or who became a citizen is a citizen, which included African Americans. This meant they had rights, like the right to vote. You can find this in the sentence that states, "With the ratification of the 14th Amendment, people born or naturalized in the United States were considered citizens, including African Americans."
1. **What was the 13th Amendment?**
The 13th Amendment was a law that ended slavery in the United States. It meant that no one could be owned as a slave anymore. I found the answer in this part of the passage: "In 1865, the 13th Amendment was ratified, abolishing slavery in the United States."
2. **Who were freedmen?**
Freedmen were people who used to be slaves but were now free. They were men and women who had been forced to work for others, and after the Civil War, they were no longer slaves. You can see this in the part that says, "Over four million freedmen, men and women who had been slaves, were living in the south..."
3. **Why did Lincoln want a moderate Reconstruction plan?**
Lincoln wanted a gentle plan for rebuilding the south after the war. He thought it would help everyone get along better and move past the fighting without being too angry. The answer is found in the sentence, "Lincoln wanted a moderate Reconstruction plan, which would allow the south to unite with the north under generous terms."
4. **Under the Reconstruction Act, how were policies enforced?**
The policies were enforced by the military. This means soldiers were sent to the south to make sure the rules were followed and to help protect the rights of freedmen. This was mentioned in the part that says, "...the south was divided into five military districts. Within these districts, the United States military occupied the territory and enforced Reconstruction policies."
5. **What was the 14th Amendment?**
The 14th Amendment was a law that said anyone born in the United States or who became a citizen is a citizen, which included African Americans. This meant they had rights, like the right to vote. You can find this in the sentence that states, "With the ratification of the 14th Amendment, people born or naturalized in the United States were considered citizens, including African Americans."
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