American History

The Freedman's Bureau was created to help newly freed slaves

Individual states were responsible for helping newly freed slaves

Southern States had never left the Union

Southern States were conquered territories so they should be delt with harshly

The federal gov't provided troops to protect black voting rights.

The Force Acts were implemented to protect blacks from KKK violence.

Civil Rights Act provided social integration

Confederate officials couldn't vote and/or run for office

Confederate officials had to make special requests for pardons

Thaddeus Stevens and other Republicans were in charge

States were required to ratify the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments

Most ex Confederates were granted full pardons.

President Johnson was in charge