Which was NOT part of the purpose of Reconstruction?

set up a system for former slaves to become farmers

In their plans for Reconstruction, both Presidents Abraham Lincoln & Andrew Johnson sought to

allow Southern States to reenter the nation ASAP.

What were the Black Codes?

they limited the rights of Afr.Amer. to travel, vote, & work

gave full citizenship to African Americans

How was the institution of slavery formally abolished in the United States?

ratification (approval) of the 13th amendment in 1865

How did sharecropping affect African Americans during Reconstruction?

a set up for poor whites & former slaves to become farmers

ended slavery in the United States

In the South, the passage of Jim Crows laws in the 1870s & 1880s led directly to the

segregation (separation) of public facilities.

Why did Afr.Amer. continue to experience political & economic oppression?

southern legislatures enacted (created) the Jim Crow laws

The major purpose of provisions of the 14th amendment was to

protect the rights of African Americans.

Which statement most accurately describes President Abraham Lincoln's plan for Reconstruction?

The Union should be restored as quickly as possible

In the ten years following the Civil War, how did many former slaves earn a living?

sharecroppers on Southern farms

The 14th & 15th amendments, passed during Reconstruction, resulted in

increased individual rights for African Americans.

The Jim Crow laws of the post-Civil War Era were attempts to

state & local gov. to restrict the freedoms of Afr.Amer.

Following the Civil War, many Southern states enacted (passed) Black Codes to

restrict the rights of former slaves.

During Reconstruction, the Black Codes passed by Southern States were attempts to

deny equal rights to African Americans.

What effect did the system of sharecropping have on the South after the Civil War?

it kept former slaves dependent on the land owners

gave African American men the right to vote

How were poll taxes & literacy tests used?

to deny African Americans the right to vote

The Jim Crow laws provided for

separate public facilities based on race.

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1
Which was NOT part of the purpose of Reconstruction?
rebuild the South
plans to reunite the country
help the newly freed slaves
set up a system for former slaves to become farmers
2
In their plans for Reconstruction, both Presidents Abraham Lincoln & Andrew Johnson sought to
force Southern States to pay reparations to the federal gov.
establish Republican Party as only political party in South.
punish the South for starting the Civil War.
allow Southern States to reenter the nation ASAP.
3
What were the Black Codes?
they protected the rights of African Americans
it started schools & hospital in former slave-holding states
they made sure black ppl had all the same rights as whites
they limited the rights of Afr.Amer. to travel, vote, & work
4
Period when the south rejoined the Union.
Reconstruction
assassination
impeach
Freedmen's Bureau
5
Which constitutional amendment ended slavery in the United States?
14th amendment
1st amendment
5th amendment
13th amendment
6
14th Amendment
ended slavery in the United States
gave full citizenship to African Americans
gave African American men the right to vote
7
How was the institution of slavery formally abolished in the United States?
Emancipation Proclamation of 1863
Compromise of 1850
creation of the Freedmen's Bureau in 1865
ratification (approval) of the 13th amendment in 1865
8
How did sharecropping affect African Americans during Reconstruction?
a set up for poor whites & former slaves to become farmers
a system that provided food, clothing, med care, & education
plans to reunite the country
it gave former slaves free farmland
9
13th Amendment
gave full citizenship to African Americans
ended slavery in the United States
gave African American men the right to vote
10
In the South, the passage of Jim Crows laws in the 1870s & 1880s led directly to the
segregation (separation) of public facilities.
racial integration (combine) of public schools.
decline of the Democratic Party.
organization of the Ku Klux Klan.
11
Why did Afr.Amer. continue to experience political & economic oppression?
poor communication kept ppl from learning about their rights
southern legislatures enacted (created) the Jim Crow laws
many Afr.Amer. distrusted the federal government
13th-15th amendments werent intended to solve their problems
12
The major purpose of provisions of the 14th amendment was to
limit the power of the federal government.
expand the civil rights of women.
maintain competition in business.
protect the rights of African Americans.
13
Which statement most accurately describes President Abraham Lincoln's plan for Reconstruction?
The Union should be restored as quickly as possible
Southerners should be made to pay for their rebellion
War damages should be collected through military occupation
African Americans should be given free land
14
To charge a government official with a crime.
impeach
assassination
Reconstruction
Freedmen's Bureau
15
What agency was set up to provide food, clothing, medical care & educ. to poor blacks & whites?
the Ten Percent Plan
Wade-Davis Bill
Reconstruction Bureau
Freedmen's Bureau
16
In the ten years following the Civil War, how did many former slaves earn a living?
conductors on the Underground Railroad
gold miners in California
sharecroppers on Southern farms
workers in Northern factories
17
The 14th & 15th amendments, passed during Reconstruction, resulted in
equal rights for women in the United States.
increased individual rights for African Americans.
additional rights for Southern segregationists.
expanded rights for Native American Indians on reservations.
18
The Jim Crow laws of the post-Civil War Era were attempts to
states to ban organizations such as the Ku Klux Klan
the federal gov. to improve the status of Afr.Amer.
members of Congress to carry out Reconstruction plans
state & local gov. to restrict the freedoms of Afr.Amer.
19
Which newspaper headline would have appeared during the Reconstruction Period after Civil War?
"Shots Fired at Fort Sumter"
"Former Slaves Made Citizens"
"Emancipation Proclamation Issued"
"Jim Crow Laws End"
20
Following the Civil War, many Southern states enacted (passed) Black Codes to
restrict the rights of former slaves.
support the creation of the Freedmen's Bureau.
provide free farmland for African Americans.
guarantee equal civil rights for African Americans.
21
During Reconstruction, the Black Codes passed by Southern States were attempts to
punish former Confederate leaders.
deny equal rights to African Americans.
provide land to former slaves.
repeal (go against) the Jim Crow laws.
22
What effect did the system of sharecropping have on the South after the Civil War?
it kept former slaves dependent on the land owners
it brought entrepreneurs (aka Carpetbaggers) to the South
it encouraged Northerners to migrate south
provided fair way to share profits b/t sharecrop & landowner
23
15th Amendment
ended slavery in the United States
gave full citizenship to African Americans
gave African American men the right to vote
24
An agency set up to provide food, clothing, med. care & legal advice to poor blacks & whites.
impeach
Reconstruction
assassination
Freedmen's Bureau
25
Southern states tried to limit the impact of the new amendments passed during Reconstruction by
fighting the Civil War
passing Jim Crow laws
seceding (separating) from the Union
ending racial discrimination
26
The murder of an important leader.
Freedmen's Bureau
assassination
Reconstruction
impeach
27
How were poll taxes & literacy tests used?
to extend suffrage to women & 18-yr-old citizens
to deny African Americans the right to vote
to raise money for political campaigns
to prevent immigrants from becoming citizens
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The Jim Crow laws provided for
separate public facilities based on race.
voting rights for African American males.
free land for former slaves.
racial integration (combine) of public schools.
29
What did African Americans think would help them make better lives for themselves?
the return to the plantation system
the Ku Klux Klan
better education
higher prices for tools & seeds

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