Congressional Reconstruction
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Lecture: Congressional Reconstruction 1867-1877
Questions and Answers
- 1.
What year did Congress send soldiers south to guarantee freedom to the former slaves?
- A.
1866
- B.
1867
- C.
1868
- D.
1869
Correct Answer
B. 1867 -
- 2.
What did the people in the South call northerners who came South during Reconstruction?
Correct Answer
Carpet Baggers
carpetbaggers - 3.
What act did Congress pass in 1866 that was designed to nullify the Black Codes?
Correct Answer
Civil Rights Act - 4.
TRUE or FALSE: Andrew Johnson and the Radical Republicans of Congress worked together to make Reconstruction successful.
Correct Answer
FALSE - 5.
Congressional Reconstruction began when...
- A.
Congress Impeached Andrew Johnson in 1866
- B.
Congress was able to override Johnson's veto of the Civil Rights Act
- C.
Congress passed the 13th Amendment in 1867
Correct Answer
B. Congress was able to override Johnson's veto of the Civil Rights Act -
- 6.
What is another name for Congressional Reconstruction?
Correct Answer
Military Reconstruction
military - 7.
TRUE or FALSE: To override a presidential veto requires a simple majority vote (51%) in both houses of Congress.
Correct Answer
FALSE - 8.
Which of the following is NOT grounds for presidential impeachment?
- A.
Personal misconduct
- B.
Treason
- C.
Bribery
Correct Answer
A. Personal misconduct -
- 9.
What is the role of the House of Representatives during an impeachment?
Correct Answer
Grand Jury - 10.
Where does an impeachment trial for a president take place?
Correct Answer
Senate
The Senate
The U.S. Senate
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