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Unit 8 Review
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1
Which political change occurred as a result of the Civil War?
The union of states was reconstructed
Immigrants were given voting rights
A new constitution was created
2
These were laws that discriminated against African-Americans and limited the freedom of freedmen.
Black Codes
Jim Crow Laws
3
The Union was made up of the Northern states.
false
true
4
The Confederacy was made up of Southern states.
False
True
5
In 1861 a civil war started between the North and South in the United States. What was the disagreement about?
allowing citizenship rights to former slaves
returning runaway slaves to their owners
the right of states to practice slavery
6
When Abraham Lincoln became President, seven states seceded from the Union. What does the word "seceded" mean?
To be better than others
To leave or break away
To stay home
7
The Underground Railroad was successful because of leaders like Harriet Tubman. Harriet Tubman was-
generous with money
courageous in action
able to compromise
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The Confederacy had 24 states while the Union had 11 states.
False
True
9
How were Omaha and Sacramento impacted by the Transcontinental Railroad?
They became state capitals
Their population decreased
They profited economically
10
What did the 15th amendment do?
equal protection under the law
gave all men the right to vote
ended slavery
11
How did the Transcontinental Railroad help the economy?
buffalo herds were easy to locate
railroad workers helped find oil
workers from California moved east
goods were moved to markets more quickly
12
Where did General Lee surrender on April 9, 1865?
Fort Sumter
White House
Appomattox Courthouse
13
The Underground Railroad operated from 1830-1865. What was the Underground Railroad?
Trains that were underground to help people travel secretly.
A system of escape routes used by runaway slaves.
14
After the Civil War, which action was taken to ensure rights of former slaves?
Jim Crow Laws
Freedman's Bureau
Black Codes
15
The Pacific Railroad Act hired 2 railroad companies: Central Pacific and Union Pacific.
False
True
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What did the 14th amendment do?
equal protection under the law
gave all men the right to vote
ended slavery
17
What did the 13th amendment do?
ended slavery
equal protection under the law
gave all men the right to vote
18
On April 12, 1861, which of these events started the Civil War?
South Carolina seceded from the Union
South Carolina seceded from the Union
Abraham Lincoln became President of the US
Confederate Army soldiers fired on Fort Sumter
