Reconstruction Era MCQ Test! Quiz
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What was Reconstruction?
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Time of rebuilding the nation after the Civil War
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Time of creating buildings after the Civil War
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Time of building more railroads after the Civil War
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Time of building more factories after the Civil War
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Explore the pivotal period of the Reconstruction Era with this MCQ Test! Delve into key amendments and social changes post-Civil War, assessing your understanding of citizenship rights and segregation, crucial for students of American History.
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What was the 13th Amendment?
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Gave woman the right to vote
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Gave black men the right to vote
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Ended slavery
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Gave black men citizenship
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A. Ended slaveryExplanation
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What was the 14th Amendment?
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Gave women the right to vote
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Gave black men the right to vote
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Ended slavery
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Gave black men citizenship
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A. Gave black men citizenshipExplanation
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What was the 15th Amendment?
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Gave women the right to vote
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Gave black men the right to vote
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Ended slavery
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Gave black men citizenship
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A. Gave black men the right to voteExplanation
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What is segregation?
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Separation of men
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Separation of the races
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Separation of children
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Separation of women
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A. Separation of the racesExplanation
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What were black codes?
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Laws to control blacks
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Laws to control women
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Laws to control men
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Laws to control children
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A. Laws to control blacksExplanation
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Sharecropping and Tenant Farming were very similar to?
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Indentured servanthood
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Slavery
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Colonialism
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Industrialization
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A. SlaveryExplanation
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The Freedmen's Bureau provided all the following services to former slaves and poor whites except:
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Schools
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Job and job training
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Food
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Guns
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A. GunsExplanation
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Which of the ideas below did the Radical Republicans believe in?
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More freedoms for African Americans
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Leniency for former Confederate soldiers
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Slowing down Reconstruction
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Preventing African Americans from holding office
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A. More freedoms for African AmericansExplanation
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How were landowners compensated by sharecroppers?
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Sharecroppers collected rent from landowners
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Sharecroppers let landwoners use their equipment
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Sharecroppers paid a portion of their profits
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Sharecroppers and landowners worked for no profit
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A. Sharecroppers paid a portion of their profitsExplanation
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Which person was one of the first African Americans elected to the U.S. Senate?
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Hiram Rhodes Revels
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Austin Dabney
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Henry McNeal Turner
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Andrew Johnson
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A. Hiram Rhodes RevelsExplanation
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Why did the Supreme Court allow Southern states to practice segregation?
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They decided it was an issue of states' rights
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They allowed it if accommodations were "separate but equal"
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The justices said black codes were illegal and banned them
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They believed it would decrease violence
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A. They allowed it if accommodations were "separate but equal"Explanation
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Who is this southerner who was impeached and narrowly escaped being removed from office?
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Abraham Lincoln
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Andrew Johnson
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Hannibal Hamlin
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Davey Crockett
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A. Andrew JohnsonExplanation
Andrew Johnson, the 17th President of the United States, was the southerner who was impeached and narrowly escaped being removed from office. He became President after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln and faced significant challenges during his presidency, including the Reconstruction era following the Civil War. Johnson's impeachment was primarily due to his clashes with Radical Republicans over his lenient policies towards the former Confederate states. Although he was impeached by the House of Representatives, he narrowly avoided removal from office by the Senate by just one vote.Rate this question:
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The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments dealt primarily with:
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The rights of workers to form labor unions
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Protecting the rights of women
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The rights of formerly enslaved people
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Limiting the rights of former Confederate leaders
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A. The rights of formerly enslaved peopleExplanation
The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments were all part of the Reconstruction Amendments, which were passed after the American Civil War. The 13th Amendment abolished slavery and involuntary servitude, the 14th Amendment granted citizenship and equal protection under the law to all individuals born or naturalized in the United States, and the 15th Amendment prohibited the denial of voting rights based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude. These amendments were primarily focused on securing and protecting the rights of formerly enslaved people.Rate this question:
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Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony was best known for their efforts to:
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Abolitionism
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Temperance
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Education
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Women's Rights
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A. Women's RightsExplanation
Elizabeth Cady Stanton and Susan B. Anthony were key figures in the women's suffrage movement during the late 19th and early 20th centuries. They were instrumental in advocating for women's rights, including the right to vote. Through their speeches, writings, and organizing efforts, they fought for gender equality and challenged the societal norms that limited women's opportunities and freedoms. Their work paved the way for the eventual passage of the 19th Amendment, which granted women the right to vote in the United States.Rate this question:
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The South was split into five military districts. What district make up the fifth district?
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Virginia
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The Carolinas
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Texas and Louisiana
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Mississippi and Arkansas
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A. Texas and LouisianaExplanation
During the Reconstruction Era after the Civil War, the South was divided into five military districts by the Reconstruction Acts of 1867. These districts were established to ensure the enforcement of the new laws and protect the rights of newly freed African Americans. The fifth district consisted of Texas and Louisiana. This district was under the command of a military general who had the authority to enforce the laws and oversee the process of Reconstruction in these states.Rate this question:
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The North wanted to ___________ the South. Lincoln did not want this.
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PunishExplanation
The North wanted to punish the South for their involvement in the Civil War or for their support of slavery. However, Lincoln did not want to seek revenge or inflict harm on the Southern states. He believed in a more forgiving and reconciliatory approach towards the South, aiming to reunite the country rather than further divide it.Rate this question:
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Andrew Johnson would not be elected to his own term. A Civil War here was the answer for the Republicans in 1868. He would serve two terms and did not distinguish himself as a president as he did as a general. Who is he?
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Robert E. Lee
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William T. Sherman
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U.S. Grant
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Stonewall Jackson
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A. U.S. GrantExplanation
Andrew Johnson was the 17th President of the United States, serving from 1865 to 1869. He became president after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln. However, he faced significant opposition and was impeached by the House of Representatives. Although he was not removed from office by the Senate, his presidency was marked by controversy and he did not have a successful term. Ulysses S. Grant, on the other hand, was a Civil War hero and served as the 18th President of the United States from 1869 to 1877. He was elected to two terms and is generally regarded as a more successful president than Johnson. Therefore, U.S. Grant is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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This act gave 160 acres of land to anyone who would be anyone who would live in the land for five years and improve it.
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Homestead Act
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Dawes Act
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Morrill Act
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Transcontinental Railroad
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A. Homestead ActExplanation
The correct answer is the Homestead Act. The Homestead Act was a law passed in 1862 that offered 160 acres of land to anyone who was willing to live on and cultivate the land for a period of five years. This act was intended to encourage settlement and development in the western territories of the United States. By providing individuals with the opportunity to obtain land, the Homestead Act played a significant role in the westward expansion of the country.Rate this question:
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This act tried to mimic the Homestead Act, but for American Indians, the result was a failure for the Natives since most were hunters, not farmers.
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Homestead Act
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Dawes Act
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Morrill Act
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Transcontinental Railroad
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A. Dawes ActExplanation
The Dawes Act was an attempt to replicate the Homestead Act, but it had negative consequences for Native Americans. Unlike the Homestead Act, which provided land to settlers, the Dawes Act aimed to assimilate Native Americans into mainstream American society by allotting them individual plots of land. However, this approach failed for Native Americans, as many of them were hunters and not farmers. The Dawes Act disrupted their traditional way of life and led to the loss of their lands and cultural identity.Rate this question:
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This act gave 300,000 acres of land for every congressman and was used to build public universities.
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Homestead Act
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Dawes Act
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Morrill Act
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Transcontinental Railroad
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A. Morrill ActExplanation
The correct answer is Morrill Act. The Morrill Act provided 300,000 acres of land to each congressman, which was then used to establish public universities. This act was passed in 1862 and aimed to promote higher education by making land available for the establishment of colleges and universities. The land granted under the Morrill Act helped to fund the creation of many prestigious institutions that still exist today.Rate this question:
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The Transcontinental Railroad had all of these characteristics:
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Made communications faster
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Increased the amount of money for cost of goods sold Increased amount of money for cost of goods sold
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Made shipping cheaper
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Connected the country East to West
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Proved ineffective for travel
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A. Made communications faster
A. Made shipping cheaper
A. Connected the country East to WestExplanation
The Transcontinental Railroad had a significant impact on communications, as it made them faster. By connecting the country from East to West, people were able to communicate more efficiently and effectively across long distances. Additionally, the railroad made shipping cheaper, as goods could be transported more quickly and easily. This allowed for the increased amount of money for cost of goods sold, as businesses were able to transport their products more efficiently and at a lower cost.Rate this question:
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Through the act that tried to help American Indians, each family would be given ______________ of land.
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160
160 acresExplanation
Each family would be given 160 acres of land.Rate this question:
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Choose the names of the railroad companies that participated in the building of the Transcontinental Railroad.
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Southern Pacific
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Union Pacific
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Transcontinental Railroad
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Central Pacific
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El Paso Pacific
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A. Union Pacific
A. Central PacificExplanation
The correct answer is Union Pacific and Central Pacific. These were two of the major railroad companies that played a significant role in the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad. The Union Pacific started building from the east, while the Central Pacific started from the west, and they eventually met at Promontory Summit, Utah in 1869, completing the first transcontinental railroad in the United States. The other options listed, Southern Pacific, Transcontinental Railroad, and El Paso Pacific, either did not exist or were not directly involved in the building of the Transcontinental Railroad.Rate this question:
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The Reconstruction Era was of great benefit for Freedmen.
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True
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False
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A. FalseExplanation
During the Reconstruction Era, which followed the Civil War, efforts were made to provide rights and opportunities for newly freed slaves, known as Freedmen. However, despite these efforts, the Reconstruction Era ultimately fell short of benefiting Freedmen as intended. Many of the gains made during this period, such as political representation and economic opportunities, were later reversed by discriminatory laws and practices such as Jim Crow segregation. Additionally, violence and intimidation tactics were used to suppress the rights of Freedmen, making it clear that the Reconstruction Era did not lead to significant and lasting benefits for them.Rate this question:
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