Understanding War and Reconstruction

What were the main causes of the Civil War?

• Slavery, states' rights, economic differences, and political tensions.

• Territorial expansion

• Industrialization and urbanization

• Women's suffrage

Name one key battle of the Civil War.

• Battle of Shiloh

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Antietam

• Battle of Bull Run

What was the Emancipation Proclamation?

• A military strategy used during the Civil War.

• A law passed by Congress to grant citizenship to former slaves.

• The Emancipation Proclamation was an executive order that freed enslaved people in Confederate states.

• A speech given by Abraham Lincoln at Gettysburg.

Which amendment abolished slavery?

• 1st Amendment

• 13th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 19th Amendment

What did the 14th Amendment guarantee?

• Establishment of the Bill of Rights

• Abolition of slavery

• Equal protection under the law and due process for all citizens.

• Voting rights for women

How did the 15th Amendment impact voting rights?

• The 15th Amendment only applied to women, granting them the right to vote.

• The 15th Amendment abolished voting altogether for all citizens.

• The 15th Amendment limited voting rights to property owners.

• The 15th Amendment granted voting rights regardless of race, significantly increasing African American voter participation.

What was the significance of the Battle of Gettysburg?

• It was the first battle of the Civil War.

• It was a turning point in the Civil War, halting the Confederate invasion of the North.

• It resulted in a decisive Confederate victory.

• It had no significant impact on the war's outcome.

Who was the president during the Civil War?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

What were the main goals of Reconstruction?

• Establish a monarchy in the South

• Encourage European immigration to the South

• Promote industrialization in the North

• Rebuild the South, integrate formerly enslaved people, ensure civil rights for African Americans.

How did the Civil War affect the Southern economy?

• The Civil War resulted in a surplus of goods in the Southern economy, enhancing trade opportunities.

• The Southern economy remained unchanged during the Civil War, maintaining its agricultural focus.

• The Civil War boosted the Southern economy, leading to increased plantation production.

• The Civil War severely weakened the Southern economy, leading to destruction of infrastructure and a shift away from plantation agriculture.