ReconstructionReconstruction1863-18771863-1877

With malice toward none, with charity for all

Ten Percent Plan

Lincoln’s plan to require 10% of all former Confederate state populations to swear renewed allegiance to the U.S. AThe new state constitutions were require to ban

slavery, as well

Radical Republicans thought it was too lenient

Reconstruction of the Union (1863-1877)Reconstruction of the Union (1863-1877)

After Lincoln was murdered, Radical Republicans gained power

Reconstruction was controlled by Radical Republicans in Congress• South was actually under military rule• Intended to protect the rights of former slaves

Congress clashed with President Johnson (took over for Lincoln) who wanted more lenient terms for readmission• Tried to remove him from office (1868)

Radical RepublicansRadical Republicans

Were punitive (punishing) of the South

They disliked Andrew Johnson

JohnsonThaddeus Stevens (famous RR)

End of Reconstruction- 1877End of Reconstruction- 1877

The presidential election of 1876 was extremely closeRutherford B. Hayes–

(Republican) vs. Samuel Tilden (Democrat)

Hayes needed more votes in the in Congress to officially win the Presidency, so….

Hayes

Compromise of 1877

A deal was struck: In return for support from Southern Democrats,

the Republicans agreed to end military occupation of the South in 1877

This was known as The Compromise of 1877Hayes became President; occupation of the

South ended

What else was happening in the United States around the same time?

The ___________ ___________________________ railroad was being built

The _____________ _______________ era began (Southern Blacks were segregated and discriminated against)

More Americans were moving ______________________. Meaning more and more ___________________ ______________________ were being displaced

How did influential war figures feel about Reconstruction?

Who is he? He urged Radical Republicans not to be too harsh with former Confederates (Southerners). He was actually elected President of the U.S. during this time. As President, he advocated for rights for freed slaves, or “freedmen”. He did not want the North to seek revenge or “retribution” against the South.

How did influential war figures feel about Reconstruction?

Who is he? He urged Southerners “reconcile” (or get over their hostilities) and rejoin the United States. After the War, he served as the President of a college in Virginia—Washington & Lee. In his role as a college president, he emphasized education within the nation’s future.

How did influential war figures feel about Reconstruction?

Who is he? He supported full equality for African Americans. He advocated for the passage of the 14th Amendment (equal protection under the law for former slaves) and the 15th Amendment (voting rights for former male slaves). He encouraged the federal government to use its power to protect freedmen in the South who were being discriminated against. He later served as ambassador to Haiti.