Author Question: How did the First Reconstruction Act impact black political power in the South? A) It stipulated ... (Read 56 times)

bio_gurl

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 524
How did the First Reconstruction Act impact black political power in the South?
 
  A) It stipulated that all adult males in former Confederate states were eligible to vote.
  B) It had no effect because it was a weak, ineffective piece of legislation.
  C) It took the vote away from many blacks because it required literacy in order to vote.
  D) It allowed all blacks to vote, giving them tremendous power in both houses of Congress.

Question 2

Why did Andrew Johnson veto the Freedmen's Bureau Bill?
 
  A) He did not think that it granted enough political rights to blacks.
  B) He felt it would increase the federal bureaucracy too much.
  C) He wanted Congress to expand the bureau.
  D) He though it did not provide enough free land for blacks.



guyanai

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 349
Answer to Question 1

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: B



Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
 

Did you know?

Malaria mortality rates are falling. Increased malaria prevention and control measures have greatly improved these rates. Since 2000, malaria mortality rates have fallen globally by 60% among all age groups, and by 65% among children under age 5.

Did you know?

The average adult has about 21 square feet of skin.

Did you know?

If you could remove all of your skin, it would weigh up to 5 pounds.

Did you know?

After 5 years of being diagnosed with rheumatoid arthritis, one every three patients will no longer be able to work.

Did you know?

The first documented use of surgical anesthesia in the United States was in Connecticut in 1844.

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library