Reconstruction Era: Key Events and Policies

Reconstruction Era: Key Events and Policies

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Interactive Video

Social Studies

8th Grade

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Jackson Turner

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The video covers the Reconstruction era following the Civil War, focusing on rebuilding the South both physically and politically. It discusses key figures like Lincoln and Johnson, the role of Radical Republicans, and significant amendments (13th, 14th, 15th) that abolished slavery, granted citizenship, and voting rights to former slaves. The Freedmen's Bureau's efforts to support freed slaves and the challenges posed by Black Codes and sharecropping are also highlighted.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What does 'antebellum' mean?

Before the war

During the war

After the war

The end of the war

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the Carpet Baggers?

European immigrants

Northern opportunists

Southern officials

Freed slaves

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the main goal of the Radical Republicans?

To punish the South

To enforce strict laws

To rebuild the South

To support former slaves

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the 13th Amendment accomplish?

Established equality

Granted voting rights

Abolished slavery

Gave citizenship to former slaves

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the purpose of the Freedman's Bureau?

To provide military support

To assist former slaves

To enforce Black Codes

To segregate the South

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What were Black Codes designed to do?

Encourage migration

Support civil rights

Promote racial equality

Restrict African-Americans' freedoms

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the 14th Amendment guarantee?

Right to own land

Right to vote

Citizenship rights

Freedom of movement

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