§§437, 438.--a. Explain carefully Lincoln's plan for reconstruction. How was it affected by his death?
b. What was Johnson's attitude toward reconstruction? Precisely what is meant by "reconstruction"?
§§439-441.--a. What was the force of the Emancipation Proclamation? How was the institution of slavery abolished?
b. Explain the reasons for the establishment of the freedmen's bureau. What do you think of the provision relating to the use of the army?
c. How was Congress able to pass a bill over the President's veto?
d. Explain carefully the Fourteenth Amendment. What do you think of the provision as to debts?
§§442, 443.--a. Why were the elections of 1866 important?
b. What was the force of the Tenure of Office Act, and why was it passed?
c. Describe the actual process of reconstruction.
d. Why was Johnson impeached? Why did the impeachment fail?