Read Chapter 12 Section 3 in your book and answer the questions below thoroughly in your notebook.
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How and why did the Ku Klux Klan form in 1866? Why does your book call them a “terrorist
organization”? What were the goals of the KKK?
What were some tactics of the KKK and who were some of their victims?
The KKK was a secret organization, but some Democrats were openly violent. How was this
shown in the 1875 Mississippi state election?
How did the KKK prevent African Americans from making economic progress both violently and
non-violently?
Why were Enforcement Acts passed in 1870 and 1871? What exactly did the acts do?
In 1872 the Amnesty Act was passed and something happened to the Freedmen’s Bureau. Explain
these two events and how they helped Southern Democrats.
Describe the scandals that “plagued” the Grant administration and tell the long-term effect of thee
scandals.
Why was the Liberal Republican Party formed? What were the beliefs of Horace Greeley, their
presidential nominee?
What happened in the Election of 1872 and what happened to Greeley after the election?
What started the Panic of 1873? What were the results?
What were the significant Supreme Court cases in 1876 and how did they severely limit the power
of the federal government to protect African Americans?
What caused Republicans to back away from supporting Reconstruction policies? What issues
were they focusing on instead?
How did Rutherford B. Hayes win the election of 1876 if he lost the popular vote?
What did Southern Democrats get in return for allowing Hayes to become president?
What are the three mistakes that your book says Radical Republicans made during
Reconstruction?
How was Congressional Reconstruction successful?
Read Chapter 12 Section 3 in your book and answer the questions below thoroughly in your notebook.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
How and why did the Ku Klux Klan form in 1866? Why does your book call them a “terrorist
organization”? What were the goals of the KKK?
What were some tactics of the KKK and who were some of their victims?
The KKK was a secret organization, but some Democrats were openly violent. How was this
shown in the 1875 Mississippi state election?
How did the KKK prevent African Americans from making economic progress both violently and
non-violently?
Why were Enforcement Acts passed in 1870 and 1871? What exactly did the acts do?
In 1872 the Amnesty Act was passed and something happened to the Freedmen’s Bureau. Explain
these two events and how they helped Southern Democrats.
Describe the scandals that “plagued” the Grant administration and tell the long-term effect of thee
scandals.
Why was the Liberal Republican Party formed? What were the beliefs of Horace Greeley, their
presidential nominee?
What happened in the Election of 1872 and what happened to Greeley after the election?
What started the Panic of 1873? What were the results?
What were the significant Supreme Court cases in 1876 and how did they severely limit the power
of the federal government to protect African Americans?
What caused Republicans to back away from supporting Reconstruction policies? What issues
were they focusing on instead?
How did Rutherford B. Hayes win the election of 1876 if he lost the popular vote?
What did Southern Democrats get in return for allowing Hayes to become president?
What are the three mistakes that your book says Radical Republicans made during
Reconstruction?
How was Congressional Reconstruction successful?
MIDTERM EXAM
Friday, March 30
In-class essay
Using your class notes, the textbook, and your movie questions, answer the question,
“How successful was Reconstruction?” Think about which groups you would like to
discuss (e.g. freed slaves, southern whites, northern whites, the US government) A good
answer will include:
- A thesis statement at the beginning of the essay
- At least two body paragraphs that start with a claim about the group you will be
discussing
- At least two pieces of evidence to support your claim in each body paragraph
- A conclusion the acknowledges the counterargument and refutes it.
MIDTERM EXAM
Friday, March 30
In-class essay
Using your class notes, the textbook, and your movie questions, answer the question,
“How successful was Reconstruction?” Think about which groups you would like to
discuss (e.g. freed slaves, southern whites, northern whites, the US government) A good
answer will include:
- A thesis statement at the beginning of the essay
- At least two body paragraphs that start with a claim about the group you will be
discussing
- At least two pieces of evidence to support your claim in each body paragraph
- A conclusion the acknowledges the counterargument and refutes it.