Started 1866 in TN by Nathaniel Bedford Forrest leader & former confederate officer. Kept slaves from seeking their new freedoms. Intimidated all people
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What was the Tenure of Office Act?
It limited the President's powers to remove appointed people in the government
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What arrangements did tenant farmers make with landowners in order to obtain the land they needed to raise crops?
Rent land from landowners, Borrow tools, seed and supplies from landowners, provide the owner a share of the crop for using the land
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Why did these farming systems cause southerners to fall into debt?
The interest on seeds, fertilizer, soil, etc. were raised 40%
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What is a pocket veto?
It is when the President lets a Bill sit and die for 10 days
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What were the scalawags and carpetbaggers?
The carpetbaggers were North people who came South seeking fortune. The scalawags were Southern synthesizers
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How did former slaves go about picking a last name?
Heros and slaveholder names and admired people were chosen names
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What was the 14th amendment?
Every American citizen has equal rights
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Why was Johnson impeached and what was the outcome?
He was impeached because of high crimes and was found guilty
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What compromise was made between the North and the South after the election?
The Compromise of 1876. It helped give the South power and made it so that newly freed slaves had a hard time
