Freedmen Bureau

Freedmen Bureau

Assessment

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History, Social Studies, Other

9th - 10th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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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.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Military training

Employment aid

Food aid

Marriage licenses

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Clark Atlanta University

Howard University

Fisk University

Harvard University

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

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