At the conclusion of the Civil War, what happened to MOST freedmen?

They remained on the former plantations

What happened when the government removed troops from the South at the end of Reconstruction?

Rights of African Americans were limited by state government

What advantages did the South have over the North at the beginning of the Civil War?

Better military leadership an knowledge of the terrain

The Confederate States of America was created over what concern?

Lincoln would not allow slavery in future states

Which statement concerning African-American military units serving in the Civil War is true?

Served in separate regiments commanded by white officers

What policy did the Republican Party (1854) retain of the “free soilers”?

Slavery would not be extended into the territories

How did the Ku Klux Klan limit the rights of African Americans?

They attempted to prevent African Americans from voting

Why is the Battle of Gettysburg considered to be the turning point of the Civil War?

It made the South give up the idea of invading the North

The Anaconda Plan included which of the following strategies?

Blockading Southern ports to disrupt trade

What was the result of the 15th amendment that was passed during Reconstruction?

African Americans were elected to the Senate

What was the stated aim of the Emancipation Proclamation?

To free slaves in areas controlled by the Confederacy

To what degree were abolitionists such as Harriet Beecher Stowe successful?

They influenced public sentiment against slavery

Which of the following factors lead to the defeat of the Confederacy?

Lack of industry to supply the army

What impact did Jim Crow laws have on African Americans?

Segregation was made legal by the courts

The Dred Scott decision, a blow to the abolitionist movement, did all of the following except

Guarantee that slavery would not be allowed in future states

What was the goal of Reconstruction?

Re-establish participation of southern states in the Union

Why did the Wilmot Proviso propose that lands obtained from the Mexican War become“free soil”?

To prevent slavery from taking jobs from whites

What was the South’s response to the passage of the 13th amendment?

They passed laws limiting the rights of African Americans

What was the economic impact of Reconstruction on the South?

Many former slaves entered sharecropping agreements

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1
At the conclusion of the Civil War, what happened to MOST freedmen?
They moved west and many settled in Kansas
They remained on the former plantations
They remained in the South but moved to a city
They moved to large cities in the North
2
What happened when the government removed troops from the South at the end of Reconstruction?
Rights of African Americas were expanded and enforced
Voter participation among African Americans increased
Republicans continued their dominance in the South
Rights of African Americans were limited by state government
3
What advantages did the South have over the North at the beginning of the Civil War?
Stronger political leadership
Better military leadership an knowledge of the terrain
Stronger navy and more miles of railroad tracks
Better industrial capability and more manpower
4
The Confederate States of America was created over what concern?
The abolitionsists' creation of the Liberty Party
Lincoln would not allow slavery in future states
Lincoln would allow popular sovereignty in future states
The abolitionists' desire to educate former slaves
5
Which statement concerning African-American military units serving in the Civil War is true?
Served in separate regiments commanded by white officers
Received same supplies as white soldiers
Received pay equal to white soldiers
Served alongside white Union soldiers
6
What policy did the Republican Party (1854) retain of the “free soilers”?
Slavery would not be extended into the territories
Slavery should be gradually eliminated
The number of free and slave states must be equal
Slavery must be abolished for the nation to survive
7
How did the Ku Klux Klan limit the rights of African Americans?
They helped to create the crop lien system in the South
They assassinated the first African American politician
They attempted to prevent African Americans from voting
They campaigned to have their voice heard in Congress
8
Why is the Battle of Gettysburg considered to be the turning point of the Civil War?
It made the South give up the idea of invading the North
It convinced the Confederacy to surrender
It divided the Confederacy at the Missouri River
It marked the first Union victory of the war
9
The Anaconda Plan included which of the following strategies?
Blockading Southern ports to disrupt trade
Capturing Jefferson Davis
Controlling the Rio Grande River
Burning all state capitals to punish the South
10
What was the result of the 15^th amendment that was passed during Reconstruction?
Land was divided among and given to former slaves
African Americans were freed from slavery
All Americans were granted the right to vote
African Americans were elected to the Senate
11
What was the stated aim of the Emancipation Proclamation?
To free slaves in areas controlled by the Confederacy
To free slaves in areas controlled by the Union
To end slavery throughout the world
To free all slaves in the United States
12
To what degree were abolitionists such as Harriet Beecher Stowe successful?
They impacted the actions of the national government
Their efforst created the Fugitive Slave Laws
They influenced public sentiment against slavery
They helped to glamorize Manifest Destiny
13
How did the Freedmen’s Bureau assist freed slaves in the South after the Civil War?
It gave them money
It gave them forty acres of land and a mule
It established schools
It provided transportation to Northern cities
14
Which of the following factors lead to the defeat of the Confederacy?
Lack of industry to supply the army
Support from British and French forces
Publication of "Uncle Tom's Cabin"
Inadequate military leadership
15
What impact did Jim Crow laws have on African Americans?
Segregation was made legal by the courts
Land was given to former slaves
They were usually the first hired and the last to be fired
They were able to enjoy the same rights as the whites
16
The Dred Scott decision, a blow to the abolitionist movement, did all of the following except
Please Southerners
Guarantee that slavery would not be allowed in future states
Rule that slaves did not have rights
Declare the Missouri Compromise unconstitutional
17
What was the goal of Reconstruction?
Re-establish participation of southern states in the Union
Punish the South for seceding from the Union
Rebuild the South due to the damage caused by the Civil War
Help the South replace slaves as their labor source
18
Why did the Wilmot Proviso propose that lands obtained from the Mexican War become“free soil”?
To overturn Supreme Court decisions concerning slavery
To prevent slavery from taking jobs from whites
To anger northern abolitionists
To incite a civil war
19
What was the South’s response to the passage of the 13^th amendment?
They stationed Confederate troops in every major city
They created the Freedman’s Bureau in 1865
They were willing to acknowledge educated blacks only
They passed laws limiting the rights of African Americans
20
What was the economic impact of Reconstruction on the South?
High tariffs caused many farmers to move north
Many former slaves entered sharecropping agreements
Freedmen flourished as cotton farmers
Former slaves received forty acres and a mule

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20 termsStudBud Administration67 plays

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Questions 20

Answers

1
At the conclusion of the Civil War, what happened to MOST freedmen?
They moved west and many settled in Kansas
They remained on the former plantations
They remained in the South but moved to a city
They moved to large cities in the North
2
What happened when the government removed troops from the South at the end of Reconstruction?
Rights of African Americas were expanded and enforced
Voter participation among African Americans increased
Republicans continued their dominance in the South
Rights of African Americans were limited by state government
3
What advantages did the South have over the North at the beginning of the Civil War?
Stronger political leadership
Better military leadership an knowledge of the terrain
Stronger navy and more miles of railroad tracks
Better industrial capability and more manpower
4
The Confederate States of America was created over what concern?
The abolitionsists' creation of the Liberty Party
Lincoln would not allow slavery in future states
Lincoln would allow popular sovereignty in future states
The abolitionists' desire to educate former slaves
5
Which statement concerning African-American military units serving in the Civil War is true?
Served in separate regiments commanded by white officers
Received same supplies as white soldiers
Received pay equal to white soldiers
Served alongside white Union soldiers
6
What policy did the Republican Party (1854) retain of the “free soilers”?
Slavery would not be extended into the territories
Slavery should be gradually eliminated
The number of free and slave states must be equal
Slavery must be abolished for the nation to survive
7
How did the Ku Klux Klan limit the rights of African Americans?
They helped to create the crop lien system in the South
They assassinated the first African American politician
They attempted to prevent African Americans from voting
They campaigned to have their voice heard in Congress
8
Why is the Battle of Gettysburg considered to be the turning point of the Civil War?
It made the South give up the idea of invading the North
It convinced the Confederacy to surrender
It divided the Confederacy at the Missouri River
It marked the first Union victory of the war
9
The Anaconda Plan included which of the following strategies?
Blockading Southern ports to disrupt trade
Capturing Jefferson Davis
Controlling the Rio Grande River
Burning all state capitals to punish the South
10
What was the result of the 15^th amendment that was passed during Reconstruction?
Land was divided among and given to former slaves
African Americans were freed from slavery
All Americans were granted the right to vote
African Americans were elected to the Senate
11
What was the stated aim of the Emancipation Proclamation?
To free slaves in areas controlled by the Confederacy
To free slaves in areas controlled by the Union
To end slavery throughout the world
To free all slaves in the United States
12
To what degree were abolitionists such as Harriet Beecher Stowe successful?
They impacted the actions of the national government
Their efforst created the Fugitive Slave Laws
They influenced public sentiment against slavery
They helped to glamorize Manifest Destiny
13
How did the Freedmen’s Bureau assist freed slaves in the South after the Civil War?
It gave them money
It gave them forty acres of land and a mule
It established schools
It provided transportation to Northern cities
14
Which of the following factors lead to the defeat of the Confederacy?
Lack of industry to supply the army
Support from British and French forces
Publication of "Uncle Tom's Cabin"
Inadequate military leadership
15
What impact did Jim Crow laws have on African Americans?
Segregation was made legal by the courts
Land was given to former slaves
They were usually the first hired and the last to be fired
They were able to enjoy the same rights as the whites
16
The Dred Scott decision, a blow to the abolitionist movement, did all of the following except
Please Southerners
Guarantee that slavery would not be allowed in future states
Rule that slaves did not have rights
Declare the Missouri Compromise unconstitutional
17
What was the goal of Reconstruction?
Re-establish participation of southern states in the Union
Punish the South for seceding from the Union
Rebuild the South due to the damage caused by the Civil War
Help the South replace slaves as their labor source
18
Why did the Wilmot Proviso propose that lands obtained from the Mexican War become“free soil”?
To overturn Supreme Court decisions concerning slavery
To prevent slavery from taking jobs from whites
To anger northern abolitionists
To incite a civil war
19
What was the South’s response to the passage of the 13^th amendment?
They stationed Confederate troops in every major city
They created the Freedman’s Bureau in 1865
They were willing to acknowledge educated blacks only
They passed laws limiting the rights of African Americans
20
What was the economic impact of Reconstruction on the South?
High tariffs caused many farmers to move north
Many former slaves entered sharecropping agreements
Freedmen flourished as cotton farmers
Former slaves received forty acres and a mule