unit 6 review

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Which of the following was a major goal of Reconstruction: to punish the south, To rebuild the Southern economy and integrate formerly enslaved people into society, To limit the influence of African Americans in Southern politics, To prevent Northern states from gaining more political power?

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To rebuild the Southern economy and integrate formerly enslaved people into society

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Which of the following BEST explains the South's military advantage during the early years of the Civil War?
South's larger population allowed it to field bigger armies,
South's industrial base provided it with enough resources to establish a naval blockade,
South's extensive railroad system allowed it to quickly deploy troops,
South's strong military leadership and familiarity with its own terrain

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South's strong military leadership and familiarity with its own terrain

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What was Abraham Lincoln’s primary purpose in delivering his Second Inaugural Address?

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To heal the nation and reunite the states

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Why did Abraham Lincoln use emergency powers to suspend Habeas Corpus?

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To prevent dissent and ensure public safety in areas critical to the war effort.

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What was Abraham Lincoln's primary purpose in issuing the Emancipation Proclamation?

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weaken the Confederacy by depriving it of enslaved labor

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How did Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address redefine the purpose of the Civil War?

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By focusing on the sacrifices of soldiers and framing the war as a struggle to preserve american democracy.

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Why is the Battle of Gettysburg considered the turning point of the Civil War?

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it was the largest and bloodiest battle of the Civil War, ending General Robert E. Lee's invasion of the North.

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How did the Battle of Antietam influence Abraham Lincoln's decision to issue the Emancipation Proclamation?

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Union's victory at Antietam gave Lincoln the confidence to declare the abolition of slavery as a war goal.

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Which group was tasked with helping former slaves, poor Whites, and American Indians in the South after the Civil War?

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freedman's bureau

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primary function of the Freedmen’s Bureau during Reconstruction? Options: help Southern states establish new governments, assist formerly enslaved people and poor whites by providing education, food, and legal support, oversee the redistribution of land from former Confederates to freedmen, create and enforce laws granting voting rights to African Americans

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assist formerly enslaved people and poor whites by providing education, food, and legal support