Post-Civil War American History

The video discusses the slow spread of news in 1865, the end of the Civil War, and the subsequent Reconstruction era. It highlights the significance of Juneteenth, the challenges faced by freed African Americans, and the ongoing struggle for civil rights. Key figures like Abraham Lincoln, Martin Luther King, and Harriet Tubman are mentioned. The video also covers post-war innovations and the impact on American society.

What was the primary method of communication for news in 1865?

• Radio

• Television

• Internet

• Telegraph

Who surrendered to end the Civil War?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Jefferson Davis

• Robert E. Lee

• Ulysses S. Grant

What was the focus of the North after the Civil War?

• Establishing new colonies

• Fighting another war

• Rebuilding the South

• Expanding westward and building railroads

What was the state of the Southern towns and cities after the Civil War?

• They were expanding rapidly

• They were ruined and burned

• They were thriving

• They were mostly intact

What was the purpose of the Reconstruction period?

• To colonize new lands

• To expand the North

• To rebuild the South

• To start a new war

What does Juneteenth celebrate?

• The start of the Civil War

• The end of the Civil War

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The abolition of slavery

Where did many African Americans move after being freed from slavery?

• To Europe

• To Northern cities

• To the South

• Back to Africa

Who gave the famous 'I Have a Dream' speech at the Lincoln Memorial?

• Frederick Douglass

• Martin Luther King Jr.

• Harriet Tubman

• Abraham Lincoln

What role did Harriet Tubman play during the Civil War?

• She was a nurse and spy

• She was a general

• She was a factory worker

• She was a politician

What advancements were made in the North after the Civil War?

• New forms of government

• New railroads and telegraphs

• New colonies

• New types of weapons