Reconstruction Era Challenges and Changes

Reconstruction Era Challenges and Changes

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Other

9th - 12th Grade

Practice Problem

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video discusses the Reconstruction era following the Civil War, focusing on efforts to rebuild the South economically, socially, and politically. It highlights the successes, such as the abolition of slavery and the reintegration of Southern states into the Union, as well as the challenges, including resistance from Southern whites and the emergence of groups like the Ku Klux Klan. The video also covers the progress made by African-Americans in governance and society, despite facing significant opposition.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of President Lincoln's main goals during the Civil War?

To expand the United States territory

To hold the nation together

To abolish all taxes

To establish a monarchy

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did many white Southerners react to the Reconstruction efforts?

They fully supported the changes

They were indifferent to the changes

They resented and resisted the changes

They moved to the North

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What significant change in perception did the Civil War bring about regarding the United States?

It was regarded as a divided territory

It was considered a monarchy

It was viewed as a unified nation

It was seen as a collection of independent states

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

15th Amendment

12th Amendment

13th Amendment

14th Amendment

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did African-Americans begin to play during Reconstruction?

They only worked in agriculture

They participated in government at all levels

They were excluded from government

They were sent to other countries

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main challenges faced during Reconstruction?

Lack of natural resources

White resistance and intimidation

Overpopulation

Foreign invasions

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who were the Carpetbaggers during the Reconstruction era?

Southern farmers

Foreign diplomats

Inexperienced leaders motivated by greed

Northern businessmen

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