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Congress refused to readmit Southern states into the Union in 1865 primarily due to concerns over their commitment to the principles of the Union and the future of civil rights for freed slaves. Many lawmakers, particularly Radical Republicans, believed that the Reconstruction policies implemented by President Andrew Johnson were too lenient and did not adequately address the needs for political and social reform in the South. They sought to ensure that newly freed African Americans would have protections and rights, leading to a push for more stringent requirements for readmission. This political tension ultimately delayed the reintegration of Southern states.
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What were the reconstruction goals of 1866-1877?
The goals of reconstruction were to readmit and rebuild the Confederate states and help African Americans back into society.
Why did the northern states not want to count slaves?
The northern states didn't have slavery as the southern states did, and they were smaller. They were afraid that if slaves were counted as part of the population that would give the southern states an advantage when they were represented in Congress. In 1790 35% of the population in VA was slave, so that can make a difference in the balance of power between states.
Why did Southern states refuse to put Lincoln on the 1860 election ballot?
Lincoln's election would spell an end to slavery, so the southern states refused to add him.
What was the northern states viewpoint on counting slaves for the purpose of representation in Congress?
Northern states opposed it, Southern States were in favor. Finally they compromised, and agreed that 5 slaves would be counted as 3 citizens.
Why did 11 southern states secede from the United states in 1860's?
Because Lincoln had won the election of 1860 on a ticket of no new slave-states. This meant that the South would always be outvoted in Congress.
Why did Lincoln refuse to accept the separation of the southern states?
Because Congress did not want to lose the cotton revenues.
What were president Lincoln's reconstruction plans committed to?
Readmit the Southern states into the Union ASAP!
How did congress feel about southern states in 1865?
they felt worrid about the southern states
Did the reconstruction act of 1867 readmit all southern states in 1870?
With exception of Tennessee, which was readmitted in 1866, the ten former Confederate States were readmitted between 1868 and 1870.
Why did Congress refuse to sit representatives from Southern states after the Civil War?
Congress refused to seat representatives from Southern states after the Civil War primarily due to concerns over their commitment to the Union and the potential for undermining Reconstruction efforts. Many lawmakers believed that the Southern states had not fully repudiated the Confederacy and needed to demonstrate loyalty to the Union before being allowed back into Congress. Additionally, there was fear that these representatives would support policies that were counter to the rights and interests of newly freed African Americans. This led to a lengthy period of conflict and negotiation over the terms of Southern reintegration.
Why did Southern states refuse to put Lincoln on the 1860 ballot?
Lincoln's election would spell an end to slavery, so the southern states refused to add him.
Why did Congress still refuse to readmit southern states into the Union in 1865 when Vice President Andrew Johnson became president?
('Because they could' doesn't service). The same day President Johnson issued a pardon, he issued another proclamation for North Carolina. (Became a model of how he wanted to restore South back into the Union). Under it, each former confederate state had to call a convention to revoke its ordinance of secession, ratify 13th amendment, and reject all Civil War debts. Most met these conditions. However, many members of congress were angered when they realized that Southern voters elected former Confederate officers and political leaders. Many found it bad and unacceptable so they decided to reject the new Southern members of congress.
Why did the southern states fear if the northern states dominated congress?
That they would be taken advantage of
Why didn't southern states want congress to regulate trade?
The southern states agreed that congress could regulate trade between other nations and between the states. In return, the Northern states agreed that Congress could not tax exports and would not interfere with the slave trade before 1808.
Why did the southern states want to count slaves as part of their populations?
Southern states wanted to count slaves as part of their populations for the purpose of representation in the United States Congress. By counting slaves as part of the population, southern states could increase their representation in Congress, despite slaves not having the right to vote.
What was the main purpose of the compromise?
to increase the power of the southern states in congress.
What is a 5th grade sentence with congress in it?
During the Civil War, Congress wanted strict punishments for the Southern states.
