WorksheetsSC 8th Grade Reconstruction 8-5.1
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 40mins
What was the purpose of the 14th Amendment to the US Constitution
to protect the political and social rights of African Americans
to officially ban the institution of slavery on American Soil
to ensure the right of all male American citizens to vote
to allow Congress to collect income taxes to pay for the cost o the Civil War
During Reconstruction, why was the Freedman's Bureau established?
to rebuild the lines of communication and transportation in southern states
to promote ratification of the 13th Amendment banning slavery in the US
to give assistance to anyone affected by the war, especially the former slaves
to give economic assistance only to those deemed as native South Carolinians
How did South Carolina and many other Southern states respond to the passage of Reconstruction policies?
They passed Black Codes and elected former Confederates to Congress.
They passed laws that protected African American rights and elected new officials.
They used sate militaries to protect white citizens through marital law.
They seceded from the Union and created the Confederacy.
How did Reconstruction impact race relations in South Carolina?
The time period saw a short alliance between African americans and poor farmers, but ended in the worsened relations and increased violence on the part of whites.
They time period was initially difficult, with strained relations between the groups, but the turn on the century saw dramatic improvement.
As compared to the rest of the nation, blacks were considerably better treated in South Carolina than they were in other states.
Reconstruction had little impact on race relations in the state; they remained exactly as they were before the Civil War.
In what ways did the sharecropping system that developed during Reconstruction resemble slavery?
It tied many African American farmers to land owned by white men.
It often required that families be separated from each other.
It did not give African Americans anything in exchange for their labor.
It involved corporal punishment on a regular basis.
How was the process of Reconstruction impacted by the assassination of President Lincoln?
It no impact on Reconstruction since Congress followed the plan established by Lincoln.
President Johnson took over Reconstruction and made it easier on the South since he was a Southerner.
Southern states were able to develop and implement their own plans for Reconstruction.
Congress took over Reconstruction and made it more difficult for southern states to rejoin the Union.
Even though the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments were added to the Constitution, why did African Americans continue to experience discrimination?
The amendments did not address voting rights.
State governments did not know about the new amendments.
State legislatures in the South passed Black Codes.
Souther governments declared the amendments to be illegal.
Which set of laws were black codes most similar to in purpose and goals?
the Reconstruction Amendments
slave codes
voter fraud laws
consumer protections laws
Which Reconstruction law is correctly matched with it purpose?
14th Amendment- the statement that all men, regardless of race could vote
15th Amendment - the abolition of slavery and indentured servitude
Reconstruction Act of 1867 - the establishment of five military districts and requirement that states ratify the 14th amendment before re-entering the Union
Enforcement Act- the establishment of five military districts and requirement that states enforce the 13th amendment before re-entering the Union
How did the use of the military impact Radical Reconstruction after the Civil War?
The military was used to enforce federal policies and the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments.
Military officers often tried to undermine the laws passed by the national government.
The military continued to use the resources of the South and weakened their economy.
The south welcomed the presence of military troops as a means of keeping them safe.
What enabled the Radical Republicans to push their plans for Reconstruction through Congress?
the impeachment of Andrew Johnson
the creation of the Republican majority after the 1866 elections
the election of Ulysses S. Grant
the refusal to seat Democratic congressmen from the South
Which statement best describes the aims of President Lincoln's plan for Reconstruction?
to protect the rights of African Americans
to harshly punish the South
to bring the southern states back into the Union quickly
to ensure that the economy of the South would be rebuilt
What was the most long-lasting impact of the Freedman's Bureau?
The establishment of public school systems and historically black colleges and universities in the South.
The distribution of Confederate lands to freedman and poore whites.
The development of positive relations and political allegiances between poor whites and blacks in the South.
The funding of medical treatment and food for the newly freedman.
What was the main goal of federal Reconstruction policies?
to rebuild towns, cities, and transportation systems across the South
to remedy the economic problems caused by the Civil War
to bring the Southern states back into the Union
to help survey the land acquired in the Mexican-American War
How did actions by the federal governmental contribute to African Americans in the South getting trapped in a cycle of poverty?
Federal legislation prevented freed slaves from attending school.
The Freedman's Bureau was instrumental in implementing the sharecropper system.
Federal counts upheld southern states laws barring freed slaves from landownership.
President Johnson vetoed laws that would have granted freed slaves the right to own farms.
Which idea best summarizes the activity in this illustration?
South Carolina began funding schools for all children.
The Freedman's Bureau set up schools to help educate newly freed slaves.
Many African Americans moved to the North so they could attend college.
Female ministers were allowed to preach in African American churches.
Which constitutional amendment allowed actions like the one depicted in the image to occur?
13th
14th
15th
16th
This chart shows some laws passed in South Carolina immediately after the end of the Civil War.
What was the purpose of these laws?
to ensure the former slaves were treated fairly by white citizens
to maintain the social structure that existed before the war
to prevent unqualified workers from entering the labor force
to make sure all former slaves were able to find jobs
How did the efforts of Congress impact the success of the Freedman's Bureau after the Civil War?
Congress would not pass laws that required southern governments to fund political parties for African Americans only.
Congress passed legislation that forced white southerners to give lands to freed African Americans.
Congress would not pass laws that forced white southerners to give lands to freed African Americans.
Congress passed laws that required southern governments to fund political parties for African Americans only.
The ratification of the 14th Amendment overturned which Supreme Court decision?
Dred Scott v. Sandford
Gideon v. Wainwright
Plessy v. Ferguson
Worcester v. Georgia
