Civil War and Reconstruction Flashcard

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What were the primary economic causes of the Civil War? Options: Disputes over tariffs and taxes, The industrial North versus the agrarian South, The gold rush in California, The expansion of the railroad system

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The industrial North versus the agrarian South

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Analyze how the Emancipation Proclamation influenced the outcome of the Civil War.

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It weakened the Confederate economy by freeing slaves in the South.

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Which group had the most significant impact on the Reconstruction era? Options: The Ku Klux Klan, The Freedmen's Bureau, The Southern Homestead Act, The Gold Rush miners

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The Freedmen's Bureau

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Evaluate the role of President Andrew Johnson in the Reconstruction era.

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He was impeached for his lenient policies towards the South.

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What was a major issue that divided Republicans during the early Reconstruction era? Options: The decision to annex Texas, The approach to integrating Southern states back into the Union, The construction of the Transcontinental Railroad, The establishment of the National Bank

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The approach to integrating Southern states back into the Union

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Discuss the impact of the 13th Amendment on American society.

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It abolished slavery in the United States.

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Which amendment granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States?

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14th Amendment

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Analyze the significance of the 15th Amendment in the context of Reconstruction.

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It granted African American men the right to vote.

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What was a common experience for Native Americans during the late 19th century?

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They were relocated to reservations.

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Evaluate the impact of the Dawes Act on Native American communities.

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It promoted the assimilation of Native Americans into American society.