USA HISTORY

RECONSTRUCTION 1865 1877

THE RECONSTRUCTION ERA

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
What action resulted in Georgia being placed under military rule during Reconstruction?
A
Georgia’s refusal to ratify the 13th Amendment
B
Georgia’s refusal to ratify the 14th Amendment
C
Atlanta’s refusal to accept a Freedmen’s Bureau
D
Milledgeville’s refusal to allow Republican delegates at the constitutional convention
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Hence, Georgia’s refusal to ratify the 13th Amendment was an action that resulted in Georgia being placed under military rule during Reconstruction. The refusal of Georgia to ratify the 13th Amendment was mainly because its economy was highly dependent on slaves for manpower (labor force).

Detailed explanation-2: -Congressional Reconstruction. Andrew Johnson’s decision in August 1866 to restore the former Confederate states to the Union was criticized by the Radical Republicans in Congress, who, in March 1867, passed the First Reconstruction Act, placing the South under military occupation.

Detailed explanation-3: -People now have the freedom to choose their governors, presidents and state officials. Before this amendment usually only the wealthy white voted, because they were thought to be superior to others. Now everyone can vote regardless of the color or social status.

Detailed explanation-4: -Congressional Reconstruction Plans Georgia created a new constitution: Created black voting rights. Allowed new public schools. Moved the capital to Atlanta.

Detailed explanation-5: -Finally, in December 1865, Georgia became the 27th state to ratify the amendment, fulfilling the requirement that three-quarters of the states approve of a Constitutional amendment. Download a high-resolution version of the 13th Amendment from the National Archives’ online catalog.

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