ENL Civil War and Reconstruction Review

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Who was the President elected in 1860?

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Abraham Lincoln

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What was Lincoln's primary goal when the Civil War broke out?

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to preserve the Union

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Which document did Lincoln pass in 1863 that showed his commitment to abolishing slavery?

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The Emancipation Proclamation

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Which of the following sets of words/characteristics best reflects Lincoln's goals for the post-war Reconstruction period? harsh punishments, destroy power of wealthy planters, return the South back to pre-war conditions, leniency, forgiveness, helping former slaves

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leniency, forgiveness, helping former slaves

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The Radical Republicans vision for Reconstruction included which of the following: establishing military districts in the South, removing former Confederates from power, helping newly freed blacks?

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establishing military districts in the South, removing former Confederates from power, helping newly freed blacks

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The 13th amendment did which of the following?
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gave men and women the right to vote,
gave black men citizenship,
abolished slavery

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abolished slavery

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The 14th amendment did which of the following....
Options: established citizenship for black people, gave black men the right to vote, banned the use of poll taxes and literacy tests, slavery is no longer legal in the USA

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established citizenship for black people

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The 15th amendment did which of the following?
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protects people right to due process,
protects peoples right to free speech,
gave women the right to vote,
gave black men the right to vote

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gave black men the right to vote

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Which group helped get the amendments passed and were committed to helping former slaves?

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Radical Republicans

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TRUE or FALSE: African Americans were able to get elected to Congress following the 15th amendment.

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TRUE