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Radical Reconstruction, 1867–1877 (A-level only) key terms
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Radical Reconstruction, 1867–1877 (A-level only)
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Radical Reconstruction
The period from 1867 to 1877 characterized by aggressive federal policies aimed at rebuilding the South and ensuring civil rights for freedmen.
Impeachment
The process by which a sitting president can be charged with misconduct, potentially leading to removal from office.
Radical Reconstruction
The period from 1867 to 1877 when Congress took control of Reconstruction, emphasizing civil rights and suffrage for African Americans.
Military Reconstruction
The enforcement of federal laws in the South through military presence, aimed at protecting the rights of freedmen and ensuring compliance with Reconstruction policies.
Black Codes
Laws enacted in Southern states after the Civil War to restrict the rights and freedoms of African Americans.
Disenfranchisement
The systematic removal of the right to vote from a group, particularly African Americans during the post-Reconstruction era.
Military Reconstruction
The process by which the federal government oversaw the reconstruction of the Southern states, enforcing new laws and protecting the rights of African-Americans.
Black Codes
Laws passed in Southern states after the Civil War that restricted the rights and freedoms of African-Americans, aiming to maintain white supremacy.
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