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Why were blacks not granted civil rights?
In order to ensure that southern states could not simply change their constitution after they were re-admitted
What two requirements did Southern states have to fulfill in order to readmitted the union?
Promise to be good and stop using the N word
Why did Louisiana secede from the Union?
Louisiana seceded from the Union on January 26, 1861, primarily due to its commitment to the institution of slavery and the belief in states' rights. The election of Abraham Lincoln, who was seen as a threat to slavery, intensified fears among Southern states that their way of life was under attack. Louisiana's leaders believed that secession was necessary to protect their economic interests and preserve their social order. Ultimately, the state joined the Confederacy in the context of a broader Southern movement to resist perceived Northern aggression.
In the Civil War what was the position of the southern states about slavery?
During the Civil War, southern states were staunchly pro-slavery, viewing it as essential to their economic system and social order. They believed that slavery was a constitutional right and argued that states should have the authority to determine their own laws regarding it. This belief was a primary factor in their decision to secede from the Union, leading to the conflict over states' rights and the preservation of the institution of slavery. The southern states fought to maintain their way of life, which relied heavily on enslaved labor.
Why were there federal troops in the southern states In the Reconstruction Era?
Federal troops were deployed in the Southern states during the Reconstruction Era to enforce federal laws and protect the rights of newly freed African Americans following the Civil War. Their presence aimed to suppress violent resistance from white supremacist groups, such as the Ku Klux Klan, and to ensure that African Americans could exercise their rights, including voting. The troops helped maintain order and support the Reconstruction governments established by Congress, which sought to rebuild the South and integrate former slaves into society.
What course of action did Southern states take in order to preserve their way of life?
The states seceded from the union.
Why did the southern states form slave patrols?
Southern states formed slave patrols to monitor and control enslaved populations, prevent revolts, escape attempts, and enforce the institution of slavery. These patrols were a way to maintain social order and protect the economic interests of slaveholders.
What was the basis for the secession of the Southern states?
The Southern states seceded from the Union shortly after Abraham Lincoln was elected president. This is because they knew he would be in opposition to slavery and supported the idea that the nation's rights should outweigh state's rights. In order to protect their way of life and what (who) they considered their property, they seceded and formed the Confederate States of America (CSA).
What did the southern states have to order to do be allowed back in the union?
They surrendered and signed a contract.
What was added to the Constitution in order to protect citizens' rights from action of the national government?
Bill of rights!
What had to be practiced in order to get the southern states to sign the constitution?
Slavery. Initially Jefferson wrote a clause outlawing slavery but it was too unpopular and the Framers were worried it wouldn't be ratified by the southern states.
What were the new laws given to southern states by the Compromise of 1850?
The only new law was the Fugitive Slave Act. It was not 'given to the Southern states'. It was enforced in every state of the Union. But it was a gesture of appeasement to the Southern states, in order to keep them onside at a time when it was getting harder to create new slave-states.
Why was military district in need to control the southern states before they were readmitted into the union?
The military district was established to enforce federal authority and ensure compliance with Reconstruction policies following the Civil War. Southern states had to be controlled to protect the rights of newly freed African Americans and to prevent the resurgence of Confederate sympathies. Federal troops were deployed to maintain order, oversee elections, and ensure that states adopted new constitutions that guaranteed civil rights. This military oversight was deemed necessary to facilitate a smooth reintegration of the southern states into the Union.
What did the Radical Republicans state that the southern states had to do in order to be readmitted into the Union.?
Just an agreement to abolish slavery
What was the tax that people had to pay in order to vote in many southern states?
The tax on voting was called a poll tax.
Is affirmative action currently illegal in the United States?
The Affirmative Action equal opportunity employment measures is legal in the United States. The law was created in 1961, and called Executive Order No.10925. The Johnson administration has recognized Affirmative Action since 1965
Why are unfunded mandates difficult for states to deal with?
States do not have the money to put them in action. They need to find another way to get the money in order to meet the requirements.
