9th Grade HS American H. 1st Sem. Final

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What was "sharecropping" and why is it considered a failure of Reconstruction?

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Sharecropping was a system where landowners rented land to freed slaves in exchange for a share of the crops, often leading to debt and poverty.

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African-Americans gained more rights during Reconstruction? Which amendment abolished slavery?

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13th Amendment

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What were the Black Codes, why did they begin, and how did they lead to the 14th amendment?

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Black Codes were laws that restricted African-Americans' rights, leading to the 14th amendment to ensure equal protection.

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What was the KKK, what were their goals, and how did they accomplish those goals?

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The KKK was a terrorist organization that aimed to maintain white supremacy through violence and intimidation.

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Explain the term "Manifest Destiny" and how it relates to post-Civil War westward expansion.

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Manifest Destiny was the belief that the U.S. was destined to expand across the continent, justifying westward expansion.

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Explain the Transcontinental Railroad and how it transformed the Midwest and Western United States.

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The Transcontinental Railroad connected the East and West coasts, facilitating trade and migration.

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When was the 2nd Industrial Revolution and how did it affect America?

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The 2nd Industrial Revolution occurred in the late 19th century and led to technological advancements and urbanization.

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Which of the following is true about Andrew Carnegie? He was a leading figure in the oil industry. He was a steel magnate who used vertical integration to dominate the industry. He was a railroad tycoon known for his luxurious lifestyle. He revolutionized the automobile industry with the assembly line.

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He was a steel magnate who used vertical integration to dominate the industry.

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What was the purpose of the Sherman Antitrust Act and how did it affect America?

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The Sherman Antitrust Act aimed to break up monopolies and restore competitive markets.

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Which of the following best describes Lincoln's plan for Reconstruction? Options: Lincoln's plan was to punish the South severely for the Civil War., Lincoln's plan was to quickly reunite the nation with lenient terms for the South., Lincoln's plan was to ignore the Southern states and focus on the North., Lincoln's plan was to divide the South into military districts indefinitely.

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Lincoln's plan was to quickly reunite the nation with lenient terms for the South.