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Reconstruction Review

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 13mins

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The Military Reconstruction Act, 1867 had several provisions: - Created 5 military districts run by a military governor who instituted Martial law. - Former Confederate states had to write new Constitutions that approved the 14th and 15th Amendments. - - - - - - - - - - - Which of the following accurately describes how this law answered the essential Reconstruction question, How can the nation reunite?

The law's military districts provision was punishment for the treason of secession.

The new state constitutions were approved by Congress to ensure that the state reentering the Union would follow the Constitution

The 14th and 15th Amendments ensured the reunification process for ALL Americans.

The law's military districts provision made sure that the south was punished for their inequality.

Martial law would make sure the South did not have Constitutional rights

The 14th and 15th Amendments contained in the new state constitutions hleped ensure equality for Americans.

In the process of Constitutionally removing a president from office, what role does the U.S. House of Representatives play?

Impeaches

Holds the Trial

Determines the amount of jail time

In the process of Constitutionally removing a president from office, what role does the U.S. Senate play?

Impeaches

Holds the Trial

Determines the amount of jail time

President Johnson was accused of _____

being racist and not being hard enough on the South after the war

violating the Tenure of Office Act by firing a cabinet member without Senate approval

illegally vetoing the Military Reconstruction Act that was passed by Congress

Was President Andrew Johnson impeached?

Yes

He was never impeached

Was President Andrew Johnson found guilty in a trial?

Yes

He never was tried

Why was building the first transcontinental railroad important?

It provided the means to settle the West

The railroad helped slaves escape to freedom

Connecting the west coast and east coast was a campaign promise of President Johnson

American Indians were targeted with the building of the railroad to make them move to California

13th Amendment

freed slaves

citizenship and due process for newly freed slaves, CSA leaders could not hold public office

all males 21 and older can vote

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14th Amendment

freed slaves

citizenship and due process for newly freed slaves, CSA leaders could not hold public office

all males 21 and older can vote

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15th Amendment

freed slaves

citizenship and due process for newly freed slaves, CSA leaders could not hold public office

all males 21 and older can vote

12.

The Compromise of 1877. The 15-Man Commission made what decision?

The disputed electoral votes were split between Hayes & Tilden

Samuel J. Tilden received all of the disputed electoral votes, but he still lost

All of the disputed electoral votes were given to Rutherford B. Hayes

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The Compromise of 1877. What was the result of this compromise?

Reconstruction ended when Hayes, under the agreement, withdrew federal troops from the South

Reconstruction would end when Democrats gained the majority of seats in Congress

Federal troops would be removed from the South but Republicans would be governors of those states

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How did removal of Federal troops ending Reconstruction impact the South?

Radical Republicans were elected to office and influenced state governments to stop racist policies

Racism became institutionalized when Jim Crow Laws were passed with the leadership of the Democratic Party

African-American voting was guaranteed in local and state elections

15.

There was no federal income tax at this time. How did the federal government bring in money?

Tolls to use railroads

Customs Duties (Tariffs)

Fines collected for violations of the law

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What reform movements did President Hayes work for after being president?

Tax Reform and Civil Service

Civil Rights and Education

American Indian Rights and Corruption

Education and Tax Reform

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What question did the Reconstruction Amendments answer?

How can the states reunite?

How can we ensure equality for all?

18.

Which quote below best explains reunifying the nation after the Civil War?

"With malice toward none, and charity for all."

confirm "the rights which are theirs by God's universal laws"

provide "life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness" to everyone in the nation

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What was formed to assist the newly freed slaves with basic needs?

Freedman's Bureau

Ku Klux Klan

Sharecropping

20.

Freedmen worked on a farm for wages, but had to pay rent, clothing, food, tools. Often to a former master.

Freedman's Bureau system

Sharecropping

21.

People from the North who "helped" rebuild the South

Carpetbaggers

Scalawags

Klansmen

Freedman's Bureau workers

22.

People from the South who "helped" rebuild the South

Carpetbaggers

Scalawags

Klansmen

Freedman's Bureau workers

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Confederate Veterans organization that became violent against Freedmen

Carperbaggers

Scalawags

Ku Klux Klan

Legion of Confederate Soldiers

24.

The end of Reconstruction affected life in the South in many ways. Some of these effects involved African Americans and racism. Match the effects on African Americans to the cause.

CAUSE: State and local leaders pass Jim Crow laws

African Americans denied equal protection laws

Racial intimidation and violence increase

25.

The end of Reconstruction affected life in the South in many ways. Some of these effects involved African Americans and racism. Match the effects on African Americans to the cause.

CAUSE: The KKK and other groups form

African Americans denied equal protection laws

Racial intimidation and violence increase

26.

President Grant was NOT known for _______ .

Indian Affairs - Reservation requirement & Reform

Education reform

Corruption and Scandal

Stopping the KKK

Being a champion of Freedmen

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Reconstruction Review

Total questions: 26

Worksheet time: 13mins

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