Reconstruction Crossword

President during civil war, wrote Emancipation Proclamation and freed slaves.
This amendment abolished slavery
When ten percent of a states population swore an oath they could form a new government and decide to end slavery.
Founded in the 1860's in the south. Meant to control newly freed slaves through threats and violence
Laws that restricted Freedmen's rights
To vote for a new state constitution, Lincoln refused to sign this bill, pocket vetoing it
This amendment stated that citizens cannot be denied the right to vote because of color or previous condition of servitude.
The right to vote
System where landowners leased a few acres of land to farm workers in return for a portion of their crops.
The act of segregating
Southern whites who supported republican policy throughout reconstruction
Period after civil war in the US when the southern states were reorganized and we're back into the Union
After the civil war a group believed the south should be punished and thought Lincoln was too easy on the south
Punishing the south and dividing it into five military districts
Tax required before you vote
A test given to people to prove they can read and write before they vote.
This means to bring accusations against
Former slaves
This amendment stated all people born in the US were entitled to equal rights regardless of race and their rights were protected
Leader of radical republicans in the senate
Northern whites who moved to the south and served as republican leaders
A period during which offenders are exempt from punishment.
President during civil war, wrote Emancipation Proclamation and freed slaves.