Reconstruction Era Quiz

What was the immediate consequence of the Compromise of 1877 regarding the presidential election?

• Hayes became president.

• Tilden became president.

• A new election was held.

• The presidency remained vacant.

Why was President Johnson impeached?

• He removed the Secretary of War against Congress’s approval, violating the Tenure of Office Act.

• He supported the extension of Reconstruction.

• He vetoed all legislation passed by Congress.

• He was accused of corruption.

How did the Amnesty Act of 1872 affect the political landscape of the South?

• It allowed many former Confederates to vote and hold office, helping Democrats regain control.

• It prevented former Confederates from voting.

• It strengthened the Republican party in the South.

• It had no impact on the political landscape.

How did the Compromise of 1877 effectively end Reconstruction?

• By removing federal troops from the South, it allowed Democrats to gain full control of Southern states.

• By ensuring Republican control of all Southern states.

• By providing funding for Reconstruction efforts.

• By preventing former Confederates from holding office.

Which of these events is most directly related to the end of Reconstruction?

• Compromise of 1877

• Johnson's Impeachment

• Amnesty Act of 1872

• The Louisiana Purchase

What was the Compromise of 1877?

• An agreement that resolved the 1876 election dispute and led to the removal of federal troops from the South.

• An agreement to impeach President Johnson.

• An agreement to provide land to formerly enslaved people.

• An agreement to extend Reconstruction for another decade.

Which political party regained power in the South as Reconstruction ended?

• The Democratic Party

• The Republican Party

• The Whig Party

• The Populist Party

What was a major factor that shifted the national focus away from Reconstruction?

• The Panic of 1873

• Johnson's Impeachment

• The Amnesty Act of 1872

• The invention of the telephone

Which Reconstruction plan required Southern states to ratify the 14th Amendment?

• Congressional Reconstruction

• Presidential Reconstruction

• Johnson's Reconstruction

• Lincoln's Reconstruction

Which Reconstruction plan involved military enforcement in the South to protect African American rights?

• Congressional Reconstruction

• Presidential Reconstruction

• Lincoln's Reconstruction

• Johnson's initial plan