Carpetbaggers Quiz

When did the U.S. Civil War end?

• April 9, 1865

• July 4, 1776

• June 6, 1944

• September 11, 2001

What was the period called when the United States had to be politically, socially, and economically put back together after the Civil War?

• Reconstruction

• Revolution

• Industrialization

• Manifest Destiny

What were Carpetbaggers?

• Northerners who moved to the south after the war to take advantage of the reconstructing south

• Former Confederate leaders who supported racial equality

• White southerners who supported the Republican Party during Reconstruction

• Former Union soldiers who aided in the reconstruction efforts

Why were Carpetbaggers called Carpetbaggers?

• Because they carried large carpetbags containing all their belongings

• Because they were known for their love of carpets

• Because they were skilled carpet weavers

• Because they used carpets to cover their land purchases

What political party did most Carpetbaggers support?

• Republican Party

• Democratic Party

• Whig Party

• Green Party

What type of legislation did many Carpetbaggers support for newly-freed men?

• Legislation promoting racial equality

• Legislation promoting segregation

• Legislation promoting slavery

• Legislation promoting discrimination

What types of businesses did Carpetbaggers start in the south?

• Banking to newspapers

• Farming to mining

• Manufacturing to technology

• Transportation to entertainment

Why were Carpetbaggers able to buy land and businesses cheaply in the south?

• Because southerners needed money to pay Civil War debts

• Because the federal government provided them with financial assistance

• Because they had secret deals with former plantation owners

• Because they were given land and businesses as a reward for their service in the war

What advantage did Carpetbaggers have in political roles in the south during Reconstruction?

• They were allowed to vote and hold office, unlike many southerners

• They had military support from the federal government

• They had the backing of the Ku Klux Klan

• They had the support of former Confederate leaders

Who were the idealistic Americans that moved to the south to aid in reconstruction efforts?

• Former Union soldiers, teachers, and members of the Freedman's Bureau

• Former Confederate leaders seeking redemption

• Wealthy businessmen looking for investment opportunities

• Foreign immigrants seeking a new start