Civil War and Social Change

What was a primary reason for the Puritans colonizing New England?

• To establish a new trade route

• To escape economic hardships

• To freely practice their religion

• To find gold and riches

What significant tool did the American revolutionaries provide to citizens through the constitution?

• Freedom of assembly

• The right to a fair trial

• Freedom of speech

• The right to bear arms

By 1850, what percentage of African Americans were enslaved in the United States?

• About 88%

• About 50%

• About 75%

• About 95%

Which event marked the beginning of the Civil War?

• The election of Abraham Lincoln

• The secession of South Carolina

• The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation

• The Battle of Gettysburg

What was a major outcome of the Civil War?

• The abolition of slavery

• The establishment of new colonies

• The division of the United States into two countries

• The end of agricultural practices in the South

Who helped organize the Seneca Falls Convention?

• Sojourner Truth

• Harriet Tubman

• Elizabeth Cady Stanton

• Susan B. Anthony

What major right was granted to women nationwide in 1920?

• The right to divorce

• The right to work

• The right to vote

• The right to own property

Which of the following was NOT a force that reshaped the society of the United States from 1850 to 1914?

• The discovery of new continents

• Economic development

• Technological progress

• War

What was a significant issue that continued even after the abolition of slavery?

• The decline of the agricultural sector

• The lack of industrial development

• The cessation of westward expansion

• Injustices against African Americans

Which activist supported the resolution for women's right to vote at the Seneca Falls Convention?

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Frederick Douglass

• Thomas Jefferson