Rebranding a Nation: The Rise of the New South After the Civil War

Rebranding a Nation: The Rise of the New South After the Civil War

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Business

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores the concept of rebranding a nation, focusing on the post-Civil War South. It discusses the South's choices after the war, introducing Henry Grady's vision of the New South, which aimed to transform the economy from agriculture to industry. Despite economic success, the South resisted social and political changes, leading to segregation and civil rights issues. The video questions the true novelty of the New South.

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main question posed at the beginning of the video?

Who won the American Civil War?

What are the effects of industrialization?

How to improve agricultural practices?

Can a nation be rebranded?

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was Henry Grady and what was his vision for the South?

A civil rights leader advocating for equality

A Northern investor interested in agriculture

A newspaper publisher who envisioned an industrial South

A Southern legislator who opposed industrialization

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What economic changes occurred in the South during the late 19th century?

The South focused on international trade

Mining towns and rail lines developed, boosting industry

The South became a center for technological innovation

The South remained primarily agricultural

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the impact of the Southern economic transformation on education?

It caused a decline in educational standards

It resulted in the creation of new educational facilities

It had no impact on education

It led to the closure of many schools

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did Southern legislators respond to the social changes of the Reconstruction era?

They embraced the changes wholeheartedly

They sought to expand civil rights

They passed laws to enforce segregation

They focused on economic reforms only

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the effect of the new laws passed by Southern legislators?

They promoted industrial growth

They had no significant impact

They improved racial equality

They restricted civil rights for racial minorities

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What question does the video pose about the 'New South'?

Who were the key political figures?

How successful was the industrialization?

How new was the 'New South' really?

What were the economic benefits?