Chapter 42

§§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?

§§444, 445.--_a_. How did this act of Napoleon's set the Monroe Doctrine at defiance?

_b_. What action did the government take? With what result?

_c_. What advantage has Alaska been to the United States?

§446.--_a_. What were the issues in the campaign of 1868?

_b_. What had Blair done for the Union?

_c_. What did the election of Grant show?