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WorksheetsUnit 3 Tennessee in the Civil War Era
Total questions: 61
Worksheet time: 3hrs 31mins
Why ere East Tennesseans against succession from the Union?
They were loyal to President Lincoln
They did not want to fight to keep the slavery legal
There were very few slaves in East Tennessee
They disagreed with the Confederacy's support for slavery
Which battle defeated the remaining Confederate force in Tennessee?
the Battle of Franklin
the Battle of Nashville
the Battle of Chattanooga
the Battle of Stones River
Which amendment influenced the Tennessee Constitution to include a poll tax as a requirement for voters?
the 12th Amendment
the 13th Amendment
the 14th Amendment
the 15th Amendment
During which incident did President Lincoln set up the Freedman's Bureau?
the end of the Civil War
the rise of Jim Crow Laws
the rise of vigilante justice
the secession of the southern states
When did Reconstruction eventually come to an end in Tennessee?
when the Civil War came to an end
when Tennessee voted to leave the Union
when Democrats gained control of the state government
when Governor Brownlow stepped up efforts to weaken the Klan
Which of the following BEST explains why West Tennessee wanted to join the Confederacy?
Planters there saw a need for slaves to work on the expansive farms
Scott County had voted to secede from the state completely
Governor Harris was leading efforts to secede from the Union
There were many free blacks living in cities in West Teneessee
Why was the capture of Fort Donelson important to the Union?
It helped make General Grant popular
It had been built on the Cumberland River
It allowed more Union troops to move into Tennessee
It led to the defeat of thousands of Confederate troops at Franklin
Which of the following was the cause of the Battle of Stones River?
The Union troops' capture of Fort Henry
The confederate troops' plan to recapture Nashville
The fleeing of Tennessee's governor from Nashville to Memphis
President Lincoln's appointment of Senator Andrew Jackson as military governor
Which of the following was caused by the Ku Klux Klan?
violent attacks on black neighborhoods
establishment of the Freedman's Bureau
the war between the Confederacy and the Union
the secession of Tennessee and other southern states
Why were the Black Codes created?
to repeal the Ku Klux Klan
to limit the rights of freed people
to fight for the rights of black people
to support Governor Brownlow's declaration of martial law
Which statement BEST explains why no African American after Sampson Keeble was elected to the Tennessee legislature for eight years?
Governor Brownlow had declared martial law
There was a fight between city police and black soldiers in Memphis
The Ku Klux Klan instilled fear in black citizens in order to restore the southern honor.
The state required voters to pay a poll tax which locked out most of the back voters of Tennessee
Why did Tennessee need a new constitution after the Civil War?
All former Confederate states had to ban segregation to rejoin the Union.
All former Confederate states had to ban slavery to rejoin the Union.
All former confederate Staes had to ban poll taxes to rejoin the Union.
All Former Confederate states had to pay taxes to rejoin the Union.
How did the Tennessee Constitution of 1870 affect African American voting rights?
The Constitution of 1870 denied African Americans the right to vote.
The Constitution of 1870 gave African American men and women the right to vote.
The Constitution of 1870 established a poll tax.
The Constitution of 1870 established Jim Crow laws to protect African Americans at the polls.
Why did East Tennessee want to stay in the Union?
They were mostly small farmers with no slaves.
They had lots of textile mills.
They had a huge cotton economy.
They weren't very concerned with what happened in the nation.
Which 3 details would best match up to East Tennessee?
very few owned slaves
flat land great for farming
pro-Union
most owned slaves
rocky land not good for growing cotton
Which is the best reason that West Tennessee had more slaves than the rest of Tennessee?
better soldiers
better factories
better farm land
better railroads
People in Tennessee were very divided about whether or not they should leave the Union. Which statement makes the best evidence to support that?
Tennessee refused to vote to leave the Union.
Tennessee was the first state in the south that the Union took over.
Tennessee voted to join the Confederacy but they still had many men to join the Union army.
Tennessee was forced to join the Confederate states.
What was most significant about a Union victory in the battle of Fort Donelson?
It gave the Union control of the Mississippi River.
It cost the Confederates too many casualties to be able to recover.
It gave the Union western Kentucky and clear access into Tennessee by water.
It broke the offense of General Lee's army.
What was significant about the Battle of Stones River in Tennessee?
huge boost in morale for the Union
huge boost in morale for the Confederacy
opened up a waterway for the Union to get more troops in
took away some of the land the Union had to fight against
What was unjust about adding a poll tax to the new constitution?
Former slaves would be encouraged to vote.
Poor people would still find a way to vote.
Poor people, like former slaves, would probably not be able to vote.
Rich people would have to pay much more in order to vote.
Which 3 were ways the Freedmen's Bureau offered help to African Americans?
gave food, shelter, and clothing
helped them apply to run for a political office
gave them loans to start a business
established schools
negotiated labor contracts
What did Fisk University do to help former slaves start a new life?
gave them a place to get food and supplies
gave them a way to get an education
gave them someone to read contracts and legal documents for them
gave them social skills to help them get along better
Jim Crow laws were all about enforcing
racial segregation
racial unity
educational opportunities
non-violent protests
These are describing which government program?
Where did the Battle of Franklin take place?
Kentucky
Alabama
Tennessee
North Carolina
Who won the Battle of Franklin?
Confederates
Rebels
Union
Tennesseeans
What was the last MAJOR battle of the Civil War and a Union victory?
Battle of Stones River
Battle of Franklin
Battle of Fort Donelson
Battle of Nashville
Why were Tennessee's three grand divisions divided on whether or not to secede from the Union during the Civil War?
Tennessee's three grand divisions had people fighting with American Indians in some places.
Tennessee's three grand divisions had people with relatives in both the North and the South.
Tennessee's three grand divisions had geographic and economic differences.
Tennessee's three grand divisions had different levels of readiness for war.
During the Civil War, which of Tennessee's grand divisions supported secession from the Union?
East Tennessee and West Tennessee
Only Middle Tennessee
Middle Tennessee and East Tennessee
Middle Tennessee and West Tennessee
What area of Tennessee would a Union soldier most likely be from?
a small farm in Appalachian Mountains
a big plantation in Middle Tennessee
a small farm near Nashville
a big plantation near the Mississippi River
Why did Tennessee become a major battleground in the Civil War?
because the grand divisions of Tennessee were divided about the war
because of its location between the East Coast and Mississippi River
because of its support for slavery
because its soldiers were fierce fighters
What was the significance of the Siege of Fort Donelson?
it provided the Union access to the Mississippi River as a route to get supplies.
It provided the Confederacy access to Kentucky as a route to attack the North.
It provided the Union access to the Cumberland River as a route to invade the South.
It provided the Confederacy with a morale boost.
Which battle accused first in Tennessee?
Battle of Stones River
Battle of Fort Donelson
Battle of Nashville
Battle of Franklin
Which battle destroyed any hope of Confederate victory in the western half of Confederacy?
Battle of Franklin
Battle of Nashville
Battle of Fort Donelson
Battle of Stones River
Which statement best describes the relationship between the Battle of Franklin and the Battle of Nashville?
The Confederate loss in the Battle of Nashville made their army weaker for the Battle of Franklin.
The Confederate victory in the Battle of Nashville made their army better prepared for the Battle of Franklin.
The Confederate loss in the Battle of Franklin made their army weaker for the Battle of Nashville.
The Confederate victory in the Battle of Franklin made their army better prepared for the Battle of Nashville.
Why did TN need a Constitutional Convention after the Civil War?
All former Confederate states had to ban slavery to rejoin the Union.
All former Confederate states had to ban segregation to rejoin the Union.
All former Confederate states had to pay taxes to rejoin the Union.
All former Confederate states had to ban voting.
Whites Only Water Fountain .... this sign represents what laws in the South
Racial Rules
Lincoln Laws
Black Codes
Jim Crow
What were the black codes?
A set of laws that placed limits on the freedom of African Americans.
A secret code used by African Americans to find the best opportunities available in the South.
A secret code used by African Americans to travel on the Underground Railroad.
A set of laws that gave freedom to all African Americans.
The reorganization and rebuilding of the former Confederate states after the Civil War.
Amnesty
Impeachment
Reconstruction
Corruption
Laws passed in the South just after the Civil War aimed at controlling freedmen and enabling plantation owners to exploit African American workers.
Black Codes
Jim Crow Laws
Segregation
Grandfather Clause
The separation or isolation of a race, class, or group.
Amnesty
Segregation
Impeachment
Grandfather Clause
A tax of a fixed amount per persons that had to be paid before the person could vote.
Poll Tax
Literacy Test
Jim Crow Laws
Grandfather Clause
A method used to prevent African Americans from voting by requiring prospective voters to read and write at a specific level.
Poll Tax
Grandfather Clause
Black Codes
Literacy Test
A person freed from slavery.
Scalawag
Radical Republican
Freedmen
Carpetbagger
Which statement best explains why no African American after Sampson Keeble was elected to the Tennessee legislature for eight years?
The state required voters to pay a poll tax, which locked out most of the black voters of Tennessee.
The state required voters to pay a poll tax, which locked out most of the white voters of Tennessee.
Why was Fisk University established?
To allow white students an equal opportunity at an education.
To allow African Americans the opportunity to be educated.
Where is Fisk University located?
Knoxville, TN
Louisville, KY
Atlanta, GA
Nashville, TN
What happened to Tennessee's African American legislators who were elected. Choose all that apply
They were threatened
They were intimidated
They were driven away by angry whites
They had a great experience.
What impact did vigilante justice, black codes, and Jim Crow laws have on TN and the nation? Choose 2
It provided opportunities for all Americans to have equality in all aspects of life.
It created a network of barriers to equal citizenship that affected African Americans for years to come.
They divided American citizens.
They created unity amongst American citizens.
