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The Amnesty Act of 1872 was an act passed that reenfranchised ex-confederates that previously had been barred from voting after the resolve of the civil war (re-allowed them to vote). It was intended to be an October surprise, as it was an election year, to take votes away from Grant, who had obviously been a Union General. While it did increase the Democrat's numbers by a good deal, since the black vote still outweighed them and Grant's opposition was split between two candidates, Grant still won.
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∙ 13y agoThe Amnesty Act of 1872 allowed people who had been secessionists (for example, Confederate troops) during the Civil War vote and hold office. They had been barred from doing so by an 1866 law.
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∙ 14y agoTo gain an understanding of what the amnesty bill is look first at the word amnesty. Amnesty is from the Greek word amnestia which means "non-remembrance." The whole concept of the amnesty bill is thus to give amnesty, or forget, the crime of the illegal aliens. What crime some of you may ask? Well being in our country without proper citizenship is a crime!
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How did the Amnesty Act help democrats regain control of Southern states governments?
The Amnesty Act opened the doors for the ex confederates to be allowed to vote, which then gave the power to Democrats
What was Jimmy Carter's first act as President?
He granted amnesty to Americans who evaded the draft during the Vietnam War
What is an antonym for amnesty?
An antonym for amnesty is punishment or penalty.
Who grants Amnesty?
Throughout the world, amnesty is handled differently by different countries. In the United States, Congress or the president can grant amnesty.
A group pardon for an offense against the government is known as?
amnesty
What is amnesties?
An amnesty is a general pardon. An amnesty is a general pardon.
Why was the Amnesty Act of 1872 significant?
The Amnesty act was important because it allowed ex-Confederates to vote again and increased the Democratic Party at the time.
How did the amnesty act help the Democratic Party regain its strength?
The Amnesty Act opened the doors for the ex confederates to be allowed to vote, which then gave the power to Democrats
What changed the political balance in the South?
amnesty act
The Force Act gave former Confederates the right to vote?
it is false
How did the general amnestry act eventually led to the compromise of 1877?
because if the general amnesty act never wet into effect the compromise of 1877 would have never needed to happen. Therefore the general amnesty act brought the need of the compromise of 1877
How did the Amnesty Act help democrats regain control of Southern states governments?
The Amnesty Act opened the doors for the ex confederates to be allowed to vote, which then gave the power to Democrats
What president gave illegals amnesty in the 80s?
Ronald Reagan signed an act of Congress in 1984 which gave amnesty to certain illegal immigrants if they complied with a list of conditions.
Explain how the Amnesty Act helped the Democratic Party regain its strength?
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What was Jimmy Carter's first act as President?
He granted amnesty to Americans who evaded the draft during the Vietnam War
What agreement allowed former confederates to hold office after the Civil War?
Amnesty Act of 1872
What was the General Amnesty Act of 1872?
Allowed most former Confederates to hold public office.
