Question

reconstruction geography
directions: the south was divided into 5 military districts during reconstruction and occupied by 20,000 union troops. use the map to answer the questions that follow.
military reconstruction
military districts and commanding generals
1 schofield 2 sickles 3 pope 4 ord 5 sheridan
state
1868 date of readmission to union
1871 date conservative rule re - established
tennessee had been readmitted before military reconstruction was established in 1867.
why was tennessee not under occupation?
which states took the longest to be re - admitted? why do you think that was?
what impact did riots in memphis and new orleans have on reconstruction?

Explanation:

1. Tennessee was readmitted to the Union before military reconstruction was established in 1867, so it was not under the same occupation as other southern states during the military - reconstruction phase.
2. States like Louisiana (1868 - 1877), Mississippi (1870 - 1876), and South Carolina (1868 - 1877) took a long time to be readmitted. This could be due to political resistance to the terms of Reconstruction, including issues related to civil rights for freed slaves and the establishment of Republican - led governments.
3. The riots in Memphis and New Orleans in 1866 were violent attacks on African - Americans. They highlighted the deep - seated racial tensions in the South and led to increased support in the North for more radical Reconstruction measures to protect the rights of freed slaves.

Answer:

1. Tennessee was readmitted before 1867 military - reconstruction.
2. Louisiana, Mississippi, South Carolina took long. Reasons: political resistance to Reconstruction terms.
3. Highlighted racial tensions, increased support for radical Reconstruction in North.