Reconstruction in American History

What is the time period referred to as Reconstruction in American history?

• 1776-1783

• 1812-1815

• 1865-1877

• 1914-1918

What were the main goals of Reconstruction?

• Rebuild the Northern states

• Protect the rights of African Americans

• Expand the territories of the United States

• Strengthen the power of the Southern states

What did the Reconstruction Acts of 1867 do?

• Divided the South into military districts

• Ensured federal control and protection of African American rights

• Restricted the rights of African Americans

• Reestablished slavery in the South

Which amendments were ratified during the Reconstruction period?

• 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Amendments

• 5th, 6th, and 7th Amendments

• 10th, 11th, and 12th Amendments

• 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments

What did the 13th Amendment accomplish?

• Abolished slavery

• Granted citizenship to African Americans

• Guaranteed the right to vote for all citizens

• Reunited the North and South

What was the role of white supremacist groups during Reconstruction?

• Supporting the rights of African Americans

• Promoting racial equality

• Opposing the goals of Reconstruction

• Advocating for the rights of Native Americans

What event led to the end of Reconstruction?

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Compromise of 1877

• The Civil Rights Act of 1866

• The Battle of Gettysburg

What was the impact of the Compromise of 1877?

• It extended Reconstruction for another decade

• It resulted in the removal of federal troops from the South

• It granted voting rights to African Americans

• It established racial equality in the United States

What were the initial goals of Reconstruction?

• Rebuild the devastated Southern states

• Ensure the rights of African Americans

• Strengthen the power of the Southern states

• Expand the territories of the United States

What were the outcomes of Reconstruction?

• Successful achievement of racial equality

• Reestablishment of slavery in the South

• Withdrawal of federal troops from the South

• Strengthening of white supremacist groups