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The Military Reconstruction Acts, of 1867 and 68 were four statutes passed during the Reconstruction Era following the War Between the States.
A key feature of the Acts was the creation of five military districts in the South, each commanded by a general. These districts would serve as the acting government for the region.
In addition, they required each state draft a new state constitution, which would have to be approved by Congress. The states also were required to ratify the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution and grant voting rights to black men.
So 14 amendment, maybe the most litigated amendment, was not volunterely ratified by all states of the United States. Though it is of questionable constitutionality, it is the basis for forming the basis for landmark decisions such as Roe v. Wade (1973) regarding abortion, Bush v. Gore (2000) regarding the 2000 presidential election, and Obergefell v. Hodges (2015) regarding same-sex marriage.
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How did radical republicans reinforce the 14th amendment?
They added four more Reconstruction Acts
What happened when president vetoed radical reconstruction laws?
congress passed the acts over his veto
What happened when president Johnson vetoed radical reconstruction laws?
congress passed the acts over his veto
During Grant's term Congress was changing and the high point of the Republican controlled Congress was the?
passage of the Reconstruction Acts
After passage of the Reconstruction Acts who took charge of the governments of the former Confederate states?
his grant of amnesty to former Confederate soldiers
The reconstruction acts required that?
The reconstruction acts is required by government. This was passed after the American Civil War.
Who was president during the Reconstruction Acts?
Andrew Johnson.
When were the Reconstruction Acts passed by Congress?
After the Civil War.
What year did congress pass the reconstruction acts?
1867
Which plan for Reconstruction was made by Rebuplicans in Congress who did not approve of Lincoln's plan?
reconstruction acts and 10% plan
What rhymes with reconstruction?
Some words that rhyme with "reconstruction" include deduction, obstruction, and instruction.
Which element of reconstruction acts do you believe was most important?
when the south was divided into 5 districts
How did radical republicans reinforce the 14th amendment?
They added four more Reconstruction Acts
What was the high point of the Republican controlled Congress during Grant's term?
passage of the Reconstruction acts
What did the reconstruction acts call for?
Placed a union general in charge of each district of the former Union
Which federal legislation was Confederate leaders did not have the right to vote or hold office apart of?
Reconstruction Acts
What happened when president vetoed radical reconstruction laws?
congress passed the acts over his veto
