Freedmen Bureau

The Freedmen's Bureau, established by President Lincoln in 1865, aimed to assist African Americans transitioning from slavery to freedom. It provided resources like education, legal aid, and healthcare. The Bureau opened schools, funded universities, and established the Freedmen's Bank. Despite its efforts, it faced opposition, including Black Codes and vetoes by President Johnson. The Bureau's work largely ended in 1869.

What was the primary purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau when it was established?

• To provide military support to the Union

• To negotiate peace treaties with Native American tribes

• To assist African Americans in transitioning from slavery to freedom

• To promote industrialization in the South

Which of the following was NOT a service provided by the Freedmen's Bureau?

• Military training

• Employment aid

• Food aid

• Marriage licenses

Which of the following universities was NOT funded by the Freedmen's Bureau?

• Clark Atlanta University

• Howard University

• Fisk University

• Harvard University

How did the Freedmen's Bureau contribute to healthcare for African Americans?

• By providing free health insurance

• By establishing medical schools

• By offering home healthcare services

• By building hospitals to prevent and contain outbreaks

What was General Sherman's proposal for African Americans regarding land?

• To grant them citizenship

• To offer them shares in Southern plantations

• To relocate them to the North

• To provide them with 50 acres and a mule

What was the purpose of the Freedmen's Bank?

• To allow African Americans to save their earnings

• To offer scholarships for higher education

• To provide loans for starting businesses

• To fund the construction of schools

What were the Black Codes designed to do?

• To provide educational opportunities for African Americans

• To encourage African American entrepreneurship

• To restrict African Americans' freedom

• To promote African American voting rights

How did President Andrew Johnson respond to the Freedmen's Bureau Bill?

• He vetoed it twice

• He expanded its powers

• He supported it wholeheartedly

• He ignored it

What was the outcome of President Johnson's vetoes of the Freedmen's Bureau Bill?

• The vetoes were upheld

• The Bureau's powers were reduced

• The Bureau was disbanded immediately

• Congress overturned the vetoes and extended the Bureau

When was the majority of the work of the Freedmen's Bureau discontinued?

• July 1, 1869

• January 9, 1866

• March 3, 1865

• April 1, 1868