LA History: Chapter 11 Study Guide

Who was the first African American to be elected to a statewide office in Louisiana?

Oscar J. Dunn.

What is the name of the period between the end of the Civil War and 1877?

Reconstruction.

Which president promised to remove all federal troops from the south?

Rutherford B. Hayes.

What was the main goal of the Southern Democratic Party following the Civil War?

a commitment to white supremacy and segregation between the races.

Describe the Knights of the White Camellia.

a paramilitary group in New Orleans formed to keep African Americans from voting.

Which describes the Reconstruction period in the U.S.?

change and violence.

Which was a provision of the Constitution of 1864?

ending slavery.

Which event marks the end of the Reconstruction period?

federal troops withdrawn.

What was the purpose of the retuning board?

it checked the results of the 1868 presidential election.

How did Louisianas Reconstruction period compare with that of other states?

it was longer.

Which resulted from Louisianas early military occupation during Reconstruction period?

it was used as a testing ground for policies to bring back rebel states.

Which happened as a result of the Mechanics institute riot?

more republicans and more laws.

Which event created a need to pass the 14th amendment?

passing black codes.

Summarize the outcome of the Battle of Liberty Place.

republicans were losing their grip in the south and needed federal support.

How were Lincoln and Johnsons plans similar?

they both focused on quickly reintegrating the rebel states.

What evidence supports congress' feelings towards Lincolns 1863 Reconstruction plan?

they refused to recognize Louisiana delegation.

Explain why the former confederates were unable to vote during the time of military reconstruction.

they were unable to take the loyalty oath.

Why did republicans gather in the Mechanics institute building on July 30, 1866?

to discuss freedmens right to vote.

Why was the 1864 Louisiana convention reopened?

to give freedmen the right to vote.

Define disfranchise.

to take away the right to vote.

Which event happened in 1873? 1865?

Colfax Massacre, black codes passed.

Which is considered to be the deadliest single instance of the politically motivated violence in the U.S. during Reconstruction ?

Colfax Massacre.

Who were the redeemers?

Democrats.

Which Louisiana native was elected governor in 1876 after a successful Civil War military career?

Francis T. Nicholls.

Who served as Louisianas last governor during Reconstruction?

Francis T. Nicholls.

In which parish did the Colfax Massacre occur?

Grant Parish.

Describe carpetbaggers.

Northerners that came south during Reconstruction in search of opportunity.