Why was Tennessee not under occupation?:
"Because it ratified the Fourteenth Amendment, Tennessee was the only state that seceded from the Union that did not have a military governor during Reconstruction. This did not placate those unhappy with the Confederate defeat." - Wikipedia history
Which states took the longest to be re-admitted?:
1. South Carolina July 9, 1868
2. Mississippi Feb. 23, 1870
3. Florida June 25, 1868
What impact did riots in Memphis and New Orleans have on Reconstruction?:
"The riots catalyzed support for the Fourteenth Amendment, extending suffrage and full citizenship to freedmen, and the Reconstruction Act, to establish military districts for the national government to oversee areas of the South and work to change their social arrangements." - Wikipedia history
Southern Colonies- reason for settlement
The Southern Colonies were settled mainly for economic gain(commercial gain).
Answer:
1.The Reconstruction governments built schools and rebuilt railroads and roads. These accomplishments repaired much of the damage of the war
2.The goals of reconstruction were to readmit and rebuild the Confederate states and help African Americans back into society. The goals of reconstruction were to 1. Keep blacks safe and 2. bring the south back in peacefully.
Explanation:
Among the other achievements of Reconstruction were the South's first state-funded public school systems, more equitable taxation legislation, laws against racial discrimination in public transport and accommodations and ambitious economic development programs (including aid to railroads and other enterprises).
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