4. How did Reconstruction affect daily life in South Carolina? (1 point)
Carpetbaggers and scalawags had less of an influence on the state.
Northerners and freedmen had more opportunities in the state.****
African American families received 40 acres and a mule.
African Americans shifted from mainly agricultural work to factory work.
5. Why did President Johnson veto the CivilRights Act of 1866? (1 point)
He believed too many U.S. citizens would lose their right to vote.
He believed blacks were given too many rights that they were not prepared to handle.***
He believed the Southern states, having lost their slaves, did not vote objectively on the bill.
He believed it was unconstitutional.
6. Why was South Carolina placed under military control? (1 point)
because it refused to ratify the Thirteenth Amendment
because it refused to ratify the Fourteenth Amendment***
because a majority of its former leaders refused to take an oath of loyalty
because its militia refused to lay down their arms after the surrender at Appomattox
**** = My answer
http://teachingamericanhistory.org/library/document/veto-of-the-civil-rights-bill/
On number 5, you chose the best answer choice, however, it is not the whole truth. See the link above.
What about the rest of them?
To better understand how Reconstruction affected daily life in South Carolina, it is important to look at the historical context of the time. Reconstruction refers to the period following the American Civil War when efforts were made to reintegrate the Confederate states back into the Union and address the issues related to the emancipation of slaves.
During Reconstruction, South Carolina experienced significant changes in its daily life. One of the key changes was the increased influence of Northerners and freedmen in the state. The presence of Northerners, often referred to as "carpetbaggers," who came to the South seeking economic and political opportunities, had an impact on the social and political landscape of South Carolina. They brought new ideas, investment, and expertise, which contributed to the development of industries and infrastructure in the state.
Additionally, freedmen, who were formerly enslaved African Americans, gained more opportunities during Reconstruction. They were able to exercise their newly recognized rights as citizens, including the right to vote and hold public office. This led to increased political participation and representation of African Americans in South Carolina's state government. It also resulted in the establishment of schools, churches, and other institutions that catered to the needs of the newly freed population.
However, it is important to note that the effects of Reconstruction were not universally positive for all residents of South Carolina. Many Southern whites, referred to as "scalawags," opposed the changes brought by Reconstruction and resented the influence of Northern newcomers and African Americans. This opposition often led to tensions and conflicts in daily life.
In summary, Reconstruction significantly affected daily life in South Carolina by increasing the influence of Northerners and freedmen, providing more opportunities for African Americans, and leading to both progress and challenges in the state's social and political landscape.