
Reconstruction Study Guide
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7th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What era included the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments?
Answer explanation
Explanation:
The Reconstruction Era happened right after the Civil War, when the country was trying to come back together. During this time, the government made new laws (called amendments) to fix the problems caused by slavery. The 13th Amendment ended slavery, the 14th Amendment made formerly enslaved people citizens, and the 15th Amendment gave African American men the right to vote. These big changes were all part of Reconstruction because it was a time of rebuilding and making things more fair.
2.
MATCH QUESTION
1 min • 1 pt
Match the Amendment to what it did:
15th Amendment
Gave citizenship and equal rights to everyone born in the USA
14th Amendment
Abolished slavery
13th Amendment
Gave all men, regardless of race, the right to vote
Answer explanation
Explanation:
These three amendments were made after the Civil War to help protect the rights of formerly enslaved people. The 13th Amendment was first—it ended slavery for good. Then came the 14th Amendment, which said anyone born in the U.S. is a citizen, no matter their race. That meant former slaves were now citizens! The 15th Amendment came last and said that African American men could vote. These changes were super important for making things more fair after slavery ended.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was Hiram Rhodes Revels?
Answer explanation
Explanation:
Hiram Rhodes Revels made history during the Reconstruction Era. He became the very first African American to serve in the U.S. Senate. That was a big deal because, before the Civil War, Black people weren’t even allowed to vote, let alone be in government. His election showed that things were starting to change and that African Americans could now be leaders in the country. He represented the state of Mississippi and helped fight for rights and fairness during a really important time.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What did the Freedmen’s Bureau do?
Answer explanation
Explanation:
After the Civil War ended, a lot of formerly enslaved people didn’t have homes, jobs, or education. The Freedmen’s Bureau was a group created by the government to help them get started with their new lives. It gave out food, helped open schools, and offered legal help so people could understand their rights. It was kind of like a safety net to support people who had just gained their freedom and needed help adjusting to life after slavery.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is Juneteenth?
The day slavery ended in Texas
The day Texas rejoined the Union
The start of the Civil War
The day Lincoln was elected
Answer explanation
Explanation:
Juneteenth is short for June 19th, and it marks the day in 1865 when enslaved people in Texas finally found out they were free—more than two years after slavery had officially ended in the U.S. Soldiers came to Texas and told everyone that slavery was over. That’s why Juneteenth is such an important celebration—it’s like Freedom Day for African Americans in Texas, and now it’s recognized across the country as a day to celebrate the end of slavery.
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the 14th Amendment change the Dred Scott decision?
It said all people born in the U.S. were citizens
It ended the Supreme Court
It made voting illegal for African Americans
It gave land to freedmen
Answer explanation
Explanation:
In the Dred Scott case, the Supreme Court said that Black people couldn’t be citizens, even if they were born in the U.S. That was a terrible decision. But later, the 14th Amendment fixed it by saying that anyone born in the United States is automatically a citizen, no matter their race. This meant that formerly enslaved people were now legally citizens, with rights that the government had to respect. It was a big step toward fairness and equality.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was caused by the 15th Amendment?
African American men could vote
Women could vote
Native Americans lost land
Immigrants got free citizenship
Answer explanation
Explanation:
The 15th Amendment was made after the Civil War to make sure that African American men had the right to vote. Before this, even after slavery ended, many Black men still weren’t allowed to vote just because of their race. The 15th Amendment said that no one could be stopped from voting because of their color, race, or if they were once enslaved. It helped African Americans have a say in government for the first time ever.
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