Reconstruction 8 5 3 Summarize the successes and

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Reconstruction 8 -5. 3 Summarize the successes and failures of Reconstruction in South Carolina,

Reconstruction 8 -5. 3 Summarize the successes and failures of Reconstruction in South Carolina, including the creation of political, educational, and social opportunities for African Americans; the rise of discriminatory groups; and the withdrawal of federal protection.

Key Vocabulary • • • Boycott Majority Constitution of 1868 Propaganda Philanthropist Carpetbaggers Insurgents

Key Vocabulary • • • Boycott Majority Constitution of 1868 Propaganda Philanthropist Carpetbaggers Insurgents Hamburg Massacre Redeemers Compromise of 1876

Key Concepts • South Carolina’s Republican 1868 Constitution secured the right to vote for

Key Concepts • South Carolina’s Republican 1868 Constitution secured the right to vote for African American men. • Whites boycotted the state constitutional convention so African Americans were well represented at the convention and held a variety of state offices.

 • Educational opportunities for freedmen were available during Reconstruction. African American Colleges were

• Educational opportunities for freedmen were available during Reconstruction. African American Colleges were also established.

 • Election irregularities were commonplace. In the 1876 election, South Carolina Democrats recognized

• Election irregularities were commonplace. In the 1876 election, South Carolina Democrats recognized the election of Hayes as US President in exchange for the removal of federal troops from the state.

 • African American gains created a backlash among whites South Carolinians. Once federal

• African American gains created a backlash among whites South Carolinians. Once federal troops were withdrawn, vigilante groups were free to harass, intimidate and murder at will.

 • The 1876 Hamburg Massacre marked the intensification of the Democrats intention to

• The 1876 Hamburg Massacre marked the intensification of the Democrats intention to “redeem” South Carolina’s government from the carpetbaggers (Northern Republicans).

 • Wade Hampton won the gubernatorial election through a campaign of violence, intimidation

• Wade Hampton won the gubernatorial election through a campaign of violence, intimidation and fraud.

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