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Reconstruction Era Test

Authored by Matt Duggin

Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

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Reconstruction Era Test
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main challenge of Lincoln's '10% Plan' for Reconstruction?

It was too lenient on former Confederates
It was too harsh on Southern states
It gave too much power to Congress
It didn't address slavery

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Wade-Davis Bill differ from Lincoln's plan?

It gave more power to the President
It required a majority oath of allegiance
It allowed Confederate leaders to vote
It forgave Confederate debts

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a key feature of Johnson's Reconstruction plan?

Harsh punishment for all Southerners
General amnesty except for Confederate leaders
Immediate voting rights for African Americans
Maintaining Confederate state governments

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were 'Black Codes' and what was their purpose?

Laws to protect freed slaves
Voting regulations for African Americans
Laws restricting rights of freed slaves
Codes for freed slaves to follow

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the Radical Republicans and what did they want?

Southern Democrats wanting lenient reconstruction
Northern Republicans wanting harsh reconstruction
Moderate politicians seeking compromise
Former Confederates seeking revenge

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a key difference between Johnson's Reconstruction plan and the Radical Republicans' approach?

Johnson was more lenient towards former Confederates
Johnson wanted to give more rights to freed slaves
Johnson proposed harsher punishments for Confederate leaders
Johnson advocated for immediate voting rights for African Americans

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did the Congressional Reconstruction plan (1867) differ from earlier plans in its treatment of African Americans?

It ignored the rights of African Americans
It provided more political rights to African Americans
It focused solely on economic support for African Americans
It restricted the movement of African Americans

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