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What event led to the Richmond Bread Riots in 1863?

The Confederacy splitting in two at the Siege of Vicksburg

The Confederates losing the Battle of Chancellorsville

General Robert E. Lee's surrender to General Ulysses S. Grant

Hyperinflation and issuing paper currency (correct)

Which battle marked a turning point in the Civil War due to the South's loss from poor military leadership and tactical failures?

The Battle of Chancellorsville

The Wilderness campaign

The Siege of Vicksburg

The Battle of Gettysburg (correct)

Who was named as the commander of the Union forces by Lincoln at the beginning of 1864?

Stonewall Jackson

Robert E. Lee

William T. Sherman

Ulysses S. Grant (correct)

What was General Sherman's main objective during his March to the Sea?

To demonstrate to Confederate citizens that their government could not protect them Signup and view all the answers

Which city did Sherman's troops cause the governor and legislature to flee during his March to the Sea?

Milledgeville Signup and view all the answers

What important event occurred in April 1865 that had a major impact on American history?

The surrender of Confederate General Robert E. Lee to Union General Ulysses S. Grant Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the First Battle of Bull Run?

The Union Army retreated in a rout Signup and view all the answers

Why did General Thomas Jackson earn the nickname 'Stonewall' during the First Battle of Bull Run?

For his strong defense on Henry House Hill Signup and view all the answers

How did President Lincoln view General George McClellan's implementation of the Anaconda Plan?

He demoted McClellan for being too slow Signup and view all the answers

What impact did the Emancipation Proclamation have during the Civil War?

It granted freedom to enslaved people in ten states Signup and view all the answers

What characterized the South's economy before the Civil War?

Dependence on slaves for cotton production Signup and view all the answers

What was a common opposition to the Civil War on both sides?

Advocacy for a negotiated settlement Signup and view all the answers

What event marked the beginning of the end of the Civil War?

The surrender of Robert E. Lee at Appomattox Court House Signup and view all the answers

What plan did President Lincoln propose for the reunification of the North and South?

The Ten Percent Plan Signup and view all the answers

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted citizenship to all persons born in the United States?

14th Amendment Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau?

To help former slaves find work, housing, food, and medical services Signup and view all the answers

Which group favored a more stringent approach to reunification and political equality for Black citizens during Reconstruction?

The Radical Republicans Signup and view all the answers

What significant change occurred in Northern society during Reconstruction?

The migration of freed slaves from the South Signup and view all the answers

Why did both sides expect the American Civil War to be short and sweet initially?

They did not anticipate the scale and complexity of the conflict Signup and view all the answers

What was the Union's main strategic advantage over the Confederacy at the start of the war?

Manpower, industry, and political structure Signup and view all the answers

What was the Confederacy's main strategic advantage over the Union at the start of the war?

Military leadership and the Mississippi River Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of President Lincoln's initial military strategy at the start of the war?

To capture the Confederate capital of Richmond Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the First Battle of Bull Run in the American Civil War?

It was the first major battle of the war and showed the Union's inability to quickly defeat the Confederacy Signup and view all the answers

Why did President Lincoln send Union troops to Baltimore at the start of the war?

To prevent Maryland from seceding and joining the Confederacy Signup and view all the answers

What system did landowners exploit to keep African Americans under their control during Reconstruction?

Both the sharecropping and convict leasing systems Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following groups used violence and intimidation to preserve white supremacy and overthrow Republican reconstruction governments?

The Ku Klux Klan Signup and view all the answers

Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

The 13th Amendment Signup and view all the answers

What led to the rise of nativism during the Industrial Revolution?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was NOT a strategy used by corporations during the Second Industrial Revolution to gain an advantage over the competition?

Implementing a minimum wage Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the Page Act of 1875?

To forbid the entry of persons who were brought to America for immoral labor practices Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the worst tragedies that prompted fire safety regulations for the workplace during the period between the Civil War and World War I?

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary factor driving urbanization in the late 1800s and early 1900s?

Immigration from other countries Signup and view all the answers

What did some workers do to try and improve their working conditions during the period between the Civil War and World War I?

They joined labor unions Signup and view all the answers

What were some of the challenges faced by rapidly growing cities during the Industrial Revolution?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of muckrakers and concerned citizens in addressing the challenges of urbanization?

They raised awareness about the issues and prompted political action Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a key feature of the Chinese Exclusion Act?

Both b and c Signup and view all the answers

How did the Industrial Revolution impact the opportunities available to immigrants in the United States?

Both a and b Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the urban planning efforts undertaken by cities during this period?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the immigration system that was established during this period?

To manage the mass influx of immigrants arriving in the United States Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary factor that drove the growth of cities during the Industrial Revolution?

Immigration from other countries Signup and view all the answers

Why did both the Union and Confederacy initially expect the Civil War to be short?

They underestimated the manpower, resources, and resolve of the opposing side. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Union's main strategic advantage over the Confederacy at the start of the war?

Manpower, industry, and political structure Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of President Lincoln's initial military strategy at the start of the war?

To capture the Confederate capital of Richmond Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the First Battle of Bull Run in the American Civil War?

It shattered the illusion that the war would be short and revealed the true scale of the conflict. Signup and view all the answers

Why did President Lincoln send Union troops to Baltimore at the start of the war?

To prevent Maryland from seceding and joining the Confederacy Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the First Battle of Bull Run?

A tactical victory for the Confederacy, but with heavy casualties that undermined their confidence Signup and view all the answers

What event led to the Richmond Bread Riots in 1863?

Hyperinflation and issuing paper currency Signup and view all the answers

Who was the Confederate general who surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant in April 1865?

Robert E. Lee Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason behind Sherman's March to the Sea?

To demonstrate that the Confederate government could not protect its citizens Signup and view all the answers

Which battle was a turning point in the Civil War due to the South's loss from poor military leadership and tactical failures?

Battle of Gettysburg Signup and view all the answers

Who was named as the commander of the Union forces by President Lincoln at the beginning of 1864?

Ulysses S. Grant Signup and view all the answers

What major event occurred in Savannah, Georgia, after Major General William Sherman's March to the Sea?

The surrender of Savannah Signup and view all the answers

What event marked the beginning of the end of the Civil War?

The surrender of General Lee at Appomattox Court House Signup and view all the answers

What was President Abraham Lincoln's proposal under the Ten Percent Plan aimed at?

Reunification of the North and South Signup and view all the answers

Which Amendment to the United States Constitution abolished slavery?

13th Amendment Signup and view all the answers

What did Radical Republicans criticize President Abraham Lincoln for in relation to the reunification process?

Not establishing voting rights for freedmen Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the primary objectives of the Reconstruction Amendments?

Abolishing slavery and granting civil rights to Black Americans Signup and view all the answers

During Reconstruction, what was the primary role of the Freedmen's Bureau?

Helping former slaves find work, housing, and medical services Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial outcome of the First Battle of Bull Run?

The Union Army retreated from the field in a rout Signup and view all the answers

How did the First Battle of Bull Run influence Jefferson Davis' beliefs about potential foreign alliances?

It encouraged him to believe that foreign nations might ally with the Confederacy Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the Union's Anaconda Plan at the start of the Civil War?

To force a Confederate surrender by denying supplies and resources Signup and view all the answers

Why did President Lincoln demote General George McClellan?

For his failure to implement the Anaconda Plan effectively Signup and view all the answers

What was a significant consequence of the Battle of Antietam during the Civil War?

It persuaded the British and French not to recognize the Confederacy Signup and view all the answers

How did the Emancipation Proclamation impact the Civil War?

It granted freedom to enslaved peoples in ten states and helped the Union win the war Signup and view all the answers

What system did wealthy landowners exploit to keep African Americans under their control during Reconstruction?

Sharecropping Signup and view all the answers

Which group used violence and intimidation to preserve white supremacy and overthrow Republican reconstruction governments?

The Ku Klux Klan Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the worst tragedies during the period between the Civil War and World War I that prompted fire safety regulations for the workplace?

The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire Signup and view all the answers

What system did Southerners, both Black and white, rely on to avoid severe famine after the Civil War?

Sharecropping Signup and view all the answers

Which group took advantage of the convict leasing system as a way to restore what they believed was the proper social order during Reconstruction?

White Southern Democrats Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary factor that drove the growth of cities during the Industrial Revolution?

Increased immigration to the United States Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the Page Act of 1875?

To forbid the importation of persons brought to America for immoral labor practices Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary goal of the urban planning efforts undertaken by cities during this period?

To provide basic services like clean water and sanitation Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary factor driving urbanization in the late 1800s and early 1900s?

Expansion of manufacturing and industrial jobs in cities Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following was a key feature of the Chinese Exclusion Act?

It put quotas on the number of Chinese migrants allowed to become U.S. citizens Signup and view all the answers

What led to the rise of nativism during the Industrial Revolution?

Ideological support from the Social Darwinism movement Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary purpose of the immigration system that was established during this period?

To regulate the mass influx of immigrants to the United States Signup and view all the answers

What was the role of muckrakers and concerned citizens in addressing the challenges of urbanization?

They raised awareness about the poor living conditions in cities Signup and view all the answers

How did the Industrial Revolution impact the opportunities available to immigrants in the United States?

It opened up new opportunities for white-collar work and decreased child labor Signup and view all the answers

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What event led to the Richmond Bread Riots in 1863?

Which battle marked a turning point in the Civil War due to the South's loss from poor military leadership and tactical failures?

Who was named as the commander of the Union forces by Lincoln at the beginning of 1864?

What was General Sherman's main objective during his March to the Sea?

Which city did Sherman's troops cause the governor and legislature to flee during his March to the Sea?

What important event occurred in April 1865 that had a major impact on American history?

What was the outcome of the First Battle of Bull Run?

Why did General Thomas Jackson earn the nickname 'Stonewall' during the First Battle of Bull Run?

How did President Lincoln view General George McClellan's implementation of the Anaconda Plan?

What impact did the Emancipation Proclamation have during the Civil War?

What characterized the South's economy before the Civil War?

What was a common opposition to the Civil War on both sides?

What event marked the beginning of the end of the Civil War?

What plan did President Lincoln propose for the reunification of the North and South?

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted citizenship to all persons born in the United States?

What was the purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau?

Which group favored a more stringent approach to reunification and political equality for Black citizens during Reconstruction?

What significant change occurred in Northern society during Reconstruction?

Why did both sides expect the American Civil War to be short and sweet initially?

What was the Union's main strategic advantage over the Confederacy at the start of the war?

What was the Confederacy's main strategic advantage over the Union at the start of the war?

What was the primary goal of President Lincoln's initial military strategy at the start of the war?

What was the significance of the First Battle of Bull Run in the American Civil War?

Why did President Lincoln send Union troops to Baltimore at the start of the war?

What system did landowners exploit to keep African Americans under their control during Reconstruction?

Which of the following groups used violence and intimidation to preserve white supremacy and overthrow Republican reconstruction governments?

Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

What led to the rise of nativism during the Industrial Revolution?

Which of the following was NOT a strategy used by corporations during the Second Industrial Revolution to gain an advantage over the competition?

What was the primary purpose of the Page Act of 1875?

What was one of the worst tragedies that prompted fire safety regulations for the workplace during the period between the Civil War and World War I?

What was the primary factor driving urbanization in the late 1800s and early 1900s?

What did some workers do to try and improve their working conditions during the period between the Civil War and World War I?

What were some of the challenges faced by rapidly growing cities during the Industrial Revolution?

What was the role of muckrakers and concerned citizens in addressing the challenges of urbanization?

Which of the following was a key feature of the Chinese Exclusion Act?

How did the Industrial Revolution impact the opportunities available to immigrants in the United States?

What was the primary goal of the urban planning efforts undertaken by cities during this period?

What was the primary purpose of the immigration system that was established during this period?

What was the primary factor that drove the growth of cities during the Industrial Revolution?

Why did both the Union and Confederacy initially expect the Civil War to be short?

What was the Union's main strategic advantage over the Confederacy at the start of the war?

What was the primary goal of President Lincoln's initial military strategy at the start of the war?

What was the significance of the First Battle of Bull Run in the American Civil War?

Why did President Lincoln send Union troops to Baltimore at the start of the war?

What was the outcome of the First Battle of Bull Run?

What event led to the Richmond Bread Riots in 1863?

Who was the Confederate general who surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant in April 1865?

What was the primary reason behind Sherman's March to the Sea?

Which battle was a turning point in the Civil War due to the South's loss from poor military leadership and tactical failures?

Who was named as the commander of the Union forces by President Lincoln at the beginning of 1864?

What major event occurred in Savannah, Georgia, after Major General William Sherman's March to the Sea?

What event marked the beginning of the end of the Civil War?

What was President Abraham Lincoln's proposal under the Ten Percent Plan aimed at?

Which Amendment to the United States Constitution abolished slavery?

What did Radical Republicans criticize President Abraham Lincoln for in relation to the reunification process?

What was one of the primary objectives of the Reconstruction Amendments?

During Reconstruction, what was the primary role of the Freedmen's Bureau?

What was the initial outcome of the First Battle of Bull Run?

How did the First Battle of Bull Run influence Jefferson Davis' beliefs about potential foreign alliances?

What was the primary goal of the Union's Anaconda Plan at the start of the Civil War?

Why did President Lincoln demote General George McClellan?

What was a significant consequence of the Battle of Antietam during the Civil War?

How did the Emancipation Proclamation impact the Civil War?

What system did wealthy landowners exploit to keep African Americans under their control during Reconstruction?

Which group used violence and intimidation to preserve white supremacy and overthrow Republican reconstruction governments?

What was one of the worst tragedies during the period between the Civil War and World War I that prompted fire safety regulations for the workplace?

What system did Southerners, both Black and white, rely on to avoid severe famine after the Civil War?

Which group took advantage of the convict leasing system as a way to restore what they believed was the proper social order during Reconstruction?

What was the primary factor that drove the growth of cities during the Industrial Revolution?

What was the primary purpose of the Page Act of 1875?

What was the primary goal of the urban planning efforts undertaken by cities during this period?

What was the primary factor driving urbanization in the late 1800s and early 1900s?

Which of the following was a key feature of the Chinese Exclusion Act?

What led to the rise of nativism during the Industrial Revolution?

What was the primary purpose of the immigration system that was established during this period?