What was the stated goal of Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation?

To free slaves behind Confederate lines

During Reconstruction, how did the Radical Republicans in Congress threaten the separation of powers?

by impeaching the President because they disagreed with his policies

Which was a major part of the Union’s “Anaconda Plan” during the Civil War?

Blockade Southern ports to limit trade

Economic Resources of the South and North, 1860 - Which statement BEST explains the differences in the table?

Southerners invested more on land and slaves than in industry.

Vicksburg was an important battle for the Union because ________

its strategic location on the Mississippi River cut the Confederacy in two.

Which of the following is the most significant aspect of Sherman’s victory in Atlanta?

It secured the re-election of Abraham Lincoln

How did the Radical Republicans in Congress disagree with the views expresed in this passage?

They believed the South should be punished for causing the war.

In 1877, President Hayes withdrew federal troops from the capitals of the Reconstruction states. Why?

Subversive groups like the KKK and Democrats regained control of politics

Economic Resources of the South and North, 1860 - How did the disparities shown on the table affect the Civil War?

North was eventually able to win because of its superior economic resources

Which is the BEST description of the status of race relations in the South in the years following Reconstruction?

Blacks suffered through a resurgence of racial discrimination, terror

How did the Radical Republicans in Congress respond to the events mentioned above?

They passed the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and imposed martial law.

Based on the passage, which conclusion can be drawn about the 14th Amendment?

It gave citizenship to former slaves born in the United States.

Which is a “push factor” for the thousands of Blacks who moved to the North and West during Reconstruction?

Jim Crow laws, discrimination, and segregation in the South

Members of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) MOST LIKELY intimidated Southern voters in order to

achieve the Klan’s political ideals.

Which of the following is most true of Grant and Sherman’s strategy during the Civil War?

Use total war to target - transportation, and resources in the South.

Which shows that Lincoln used his “emergency powers” during the Civil War?

He limited people’s freedoms by suspending free speech and habeas corpus

The era of Radical Reconstruction can be seen as a failure because

it did not protect former slaves from having their rights violated.

According to the passage, what was the main goal of the 15th Amendment?

To grant former male slaves voting rights

By the end of the Reconstruction era, most Blacks in the United States

Blacks were increasingly left out of the political process - poll tax

Which statement BEST describe the strategies of Northern and Southern leaders during the Civil War?

Union leaders intended to blockade, invade and divide the South.

The need to deal with slaves fleeing from Southern plantations

Why is the Battle of Gettysburg considered a turning point in the Civil War?

The Union began winning key battles in the Civil War.

The prupose of the Freedman’s Bureau was to

provide work, education, and relief for former slaves.

Which statement describes the effect that the Thirteenth Amendment had on American society?

Slavery was made illegal in the United States.

Presidential Reconstruction following the American Civil War can BEST be described as

a desire to rebuild the country quickly and without ill feelings

Which statement BEST explains why Reconstruction ended?

Enforcement of Reconstruction Acts decreased due to political compromise

The photograph shows General Sherman’s troops destroying railroad tracks in Atlanta. Why did they take this step?

to make it difficult for Confederates to supply their troops

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1
What was the stated goal of Abraham Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation?
To free slaves behind Confederate lines
To enlist slaves in the Union army
To free all slaves in the United States
To free slaves in the border states that remained loyal to the Union
2
During Reconstruction, how did the Radical Republicans in Congress threaten the separation of powers?
by giving the full rights of citizenship to former slaves
by impeaching the President because they disagreed with his policies
by proposing three constitutional amendments
by interfering with the actions of Southern state governments
3
Which was a major part of the Union’s “Anaconda Plan” during the Civil War?
Use a defensive strategy to drag out the war as long as possible
Blockade Southern ports to limit trade
Draft freed slaves to fight for the Union
Help the Confederacy gain control of the Mississippi River
4
Economic Resources of the South and North, 1860 - Which statement BEST explains the differences in the table?
Southerners invested more on land and slaves than in industry.
The North had the most fertile soil and the longest growing season.
Southerners had greater respect for the environment.
The first American factories had been built in the South.
5
Vicksburg was an important battle for the Union because ________
it allowed for the Confederacy an opening straight to Washington, D.C.
it provided resources the North was lacking to produce more weapons.
it was the last Confederate invasion into the Union territory.
its strategic location on the Mississippi River cut the Confederacy in two.
6
Which of the following is the most significant aspect of Sherman’s victory in Atlanta?
After burning the city, it never recovered economically
It secured the re-election of Abraham Lincoln
The burning of the city forced the South’s immediate surrender
The massive amount of men and supplies the Union lost
7
How did the Radical Republicans in Congress disagree with the views expresed in this passage?
They wanted former Confederate leaders to return to local public office.
They thought Southern states should be immediately readmitted to the Union.
They believed the South should be punished for causing the war.
They did not think the freedmen were able to exercise full rights.
8
This quote is most likely from.
George Washington’s Farewell Address
The Gettysburg Address
The Treaty of Paris
Thomas Paine’s Common Sense
9
Which battle gave the Union Army control of Confederate rail lines in the Deep South and set the stage for -March to Sea
Battle of Antietam
Battle of Atlanta
Battle of Andersonville
Battle of Vicksburg
10
In 1877, President Hayes withdrew federal troops from the capitals of the Reconstruction states. Why?
Subversive groups like the KKK and Democrats regained control of politics
Support from the southern states helped him win re-election in 1881.
President Hayes was impeached by Congress and removed from office.
African-American politicians were elected to seats in the U.S. Congress.
11
Economic Resources of the South and North, 1860 - How did the disparities shown on the table affect the Civil War?
The North was able to win the war quickly because the South lacked supplies
Most of the major battles were fought in the North, --> more railroads.
North was eventually able to win because of its superior economic resources
The British allied with the North to protect their investments in banks.
12
Which Civil War battle was a turning point because Confederate losses were so high Lee never advanced into the North
Vicksburg
Bull Run
Antietam
Gettysburg
13
Which is the BEST description of the status of race relations in the South in the years following Reconstruction?
Blacks enjoyed economic, political, and social opportunities as equals
Blacks suffered through a resurgence of racial discrimination, terror
race relations between white and Black were improved by the Union Army.
Blacks experienced increased levels of freedom & Civil Rights
14
How did the Radical Republicans in Congress respond to the events mentioned above?
They gave powers to President Johnson to deal with Southern leaders.
They welcomed former Confederate leaders back into Congress.
They voted to give extra federal money to help rebuild the South.
They passed the Civil Rights Act of 1866 and imposed martial law.
15
Based on the passage, which conclusion can be drawn about the 14th Amendment?
It denied citizenship to the freedmen but gave it to their children.
It gave citizenship to former slaves born in the United States.
gave different rights to citizens born in the U S and naturalized citizens.
It only permitted people born in the United States to become citizens.
16
Which is a “push factor” for the thousands of Blacks who moved to the North and West during Reconstruction?
Jim Crow laws, discrimination, and segregation in the South
Increased personal freedom and privileges in the North and West
Better housing and living conditions in the North and West
More job opportunities and higher wages available in the North and West
17
Members of the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) MOST LIKELY intimidated Southern voters in order to
recruit new Klan members.
achieve the Klan’s political ideals.
attract freedmen to the South.
continue the Civil War.
18
Which of the following is most true of Grant and Sherman’s strategy during the Civil War?
Use Native Americans and freed African slaves to fight the Confederates
Ignore Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation so the South would surrender
Be cautious in battles against Lee to spare the lives of Union soldiers.
Use total war to target - transportation, and resources in the South.
19
Which shows that Lincoln used his “emergency powers” during the Civil War?
He ended draft laws and allowed Northern factories to produce whatever
He took away voting rights for free Blacks
He ordered the execution of hundreds of draft rioters in New York City
He limited people’s freedoms by suspending free speech and habeas corpus
20
The era of Radical Reconstruction can be seen as a failure because
it punished all people in the Southern states equally.
it did not protect former slaves from having their rights violated.
it prevented Southern states from holding elections.
it resulted in the severing of ties with former European allies.
21
According to the passage, what was the main goal of the 15th Amendment?
To punish southern states
To avoid another Civil War
To grant women the right to vote
To grant former male slaves voting rights
22
By the end of the Reconstruction era, most Blacks in the United States
began to migrate in numbers to the rural South to pursue farming jobs.
Blacks were increasingly left out of the political process - poll tax
had received a free college education paid for by wealthy northerners.
found themselves owners of the land their ancestors had worked on as slaves
23
Which statement BEST describe the strategies of Northern and Southern leaders during the Civil War?
Confederate leaders planned to invade and conquer the North.
Union leaders intended to blockade, invade and divide the South.
None of the above
Confederate leaders applied a strategy of “total war,” destroying northern
24
What is #4
The need to strengthen the powers of the President
The need to end slavery in the border states
The need to deal with slaves fleeing from Southern plantations
The need to lift the naval blockade for humanitarian reasons
25
Why is the Battle of Gettysburg considered a turning point in the Civil War?
It divided the Confederacy.
The Confederate Army took control of important Northern cities.
The Union began winning key battles in the Civil War.
It convinced the Confederacy to surrender.
26
The prupose of the Freedman’s Bureau was to
get Radical Republicans in positions of power in the South.
provide 40 acres and a mule for each slave.
provide work, education, and relief for former slaves.
gain the vote for millions of former slaves.
27
Which statement describes the effect that the Thirteenth Amendment had on American society?
Ex-slaves were given United States citizenship.
Slavery was made illegal in the United States.
Male freedmen were given the right to vote.
Southern states were no longer allowed to use convicts as labor.
28
Presidential Reconstruction following the American Civil War can BEST be described as
a desire to punish those southerners responsible for causing the war.
a plan to fix the damage to the White House caused by the Civil War.
a desire to rebuild the country quickly and without ill feelings
desire to rebuild the southern states quickly to help reestablish slavery.
29
Which statement BEST explains why Reconstruction ended?
Blacks were finally enabled to prosper financially.
Reconstruction was intended to be a short-term
Reconstruction laws were no longer needed- the Southern states came back
Enforcement of Reconstruction Acts decreased due to political compromise
30
The photograph shows General Sherman’s troops destroying railroad tracks in Atlanta. Why did they take this step?
to prepare the ground for an improved railroad line
to make it difficult for Confederates to supply their troops
to punish Southerners for owning slaves
to keep the soldiers occupied while waiting for the next battle

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