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The Politics of Reconstruction Chapter 12 Section 1

The Politics of Reconstruction Chapter 12 Section 1 . 2 Perspectives on Reconstruction. Sympathetic Lincoln, Southerners, Democrats Once a state, always a state Angry Radical Republicans in Congress South destroyed their own states; now more like territories. Reconstruction Timeline.

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The Politics of Reconstruction Chapter 12 Section 1

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  1. The Politics of ReconstructionChapter 12 Section 1

  2. 2 Perspectives on Reconstruction Sympathetic Lincoln, Southerners, Democrats Once a state, always a state Angry Radical Republicans in Congress South destroyed their own states; now more like territories

  3. Reconstruction Timeline • December 1863: Lincoln’s plan • July 1864: Wade-Davis Bill • May 1865: Johnson’s Plan • 1867: Reconstruction Act

  4. Johnson’s Plan • Ex-confederate officials had to ask for a presidential pardon • Each state had to : • withdraw it’s orders of secession • swear allegiance to the union • Annul Confederate war debts • Ratify 13th amendment

  5. Reconstruction Acts of 1867 • All Confederate states (except TN) were divided into 5 military districts headed by a Union general • New state constitutions would be written • States had to give blacks the right to vote & ratify the 14th Amendment

  6. Democrat Angered Republicans by vetoing bills Andrew Johnson

  7. Impeachment • March 1867: Tenure of Office Act passed - President could not fire cabinet members without consent of Senate • Johnson fired Sec. of War Stanton • Johnson fired generals appointed by Radical Republicans • House impeached Johnson

  8. March-May 1868 Missed 2/3 vote to remove by 1 vote The Trial

  9. Democrat Horatio Seymour vs. Republican Ulysses S. Grant Grant wins due to African American votes Election of 1868

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