Reconstruction & Jim Crow Quiz

What did the 13th Amendment to the United States Constitution accomplish?

• It granted women the right to vote.

• It abolished slavery.

• It established the income tax.

• It prohibited alcohol.

Which of the following is a key provision of the 14th Amendment?

• It established the Federal Reserve.

• It granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States.

• It allowed for the direct election of Senators.

• It prohibited the sale of alcohol.

The 15th Amendment to the United States Constitution primarily addresses which issue?

• The right to bear arms.

• The prohibition of cruel and unusual punishment.

• The right to vote regardless of race, color, or previous condition of servitude.

• The establishment of a federal income tax.

What was the primary purpose of Jim Crow laws?

• To promote economic development in the South.

• To enforce racial segregation in the Southern United States.

• To provide federal funding for education.

• To regulate interstate commerce.

Which of the following was NOT a result of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments?

• The abolition of slavery.

• The establishment of the Freedmen's Bureau.

• The guarantee of equal protection under the law.

• The right to vote for African American men.

Which amendment is known for providing "equal protection of the laws"?

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

What was one of the main effects of the Jim Crow laws on African Americans in the South?

• They were given equal access to public facilities.

• They were segregated from whites in schools, transportation, and public places.

• They were allowed to vote without any restrictions.

• They were provided with better economic opportunities.