78 Questions
What event led to the Richmond Bread Riots in 1863?
Hyperinflation and issuing paper currency
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 Gettysburg
Who was named as the commander of the Union forces by Lincoln at the beginning of 1864?
Ulysses S. Grant
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
Which city did Sherman's troops cause the governor and legislature to flee during his March to the Sea?
Milledgeville
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
What was the outcome of the First Battle of Bull Run?
The Union Army retreated in a rout
Why did General Thomas Jackson earn the nickname 'Stonewall' during the First Battle of Bull Run?
For his strong defense on Henry House Hill
How did President Lincoln view General George McClellan's implementation of the Anaconda Plan?
He demoted McClellan for being too slow
What impact did the Emancipation Proclamation have during the Civil War?
It granted freedom to enslaved people in ten states
What characterized the South's economy before the Civil War?
Dependence on slaves for cotton production
What was a common opposition to the Civil War on both sides?
Advocacy for a negotiated settlement
What event marked the beginning of the end of the Civil War?
The surrender of Robert E. Lee at Appomattox Court House
What plan did President Lincoln propose for the reunification of the North and South?
The Ten Percent Plan
Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution granted citizenship to all persons born in the United States?
14th Amendment
What was the purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau?
To help former slaves find work, housing, food, and medical services
Which group favored a more stringent approach to reunification and political equality for Black citizens during Reconstruction?
The Radical Republicans
What significant change occurred in Northern society during Reconstruction?
The migration of freed slaves from the South
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
What was the Union's main strategic advantage over the Confederacy at the start of the war?
Manpower, industry, and political structure
What was the Confederacy's main strategic advantage over the Union at the start of the war?
Military leadership and the Mississippi River
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
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
Why did President Lincoln send Union troops to Baltimore at the start of the war?
To prevent Maryland from seceding and joining the Confederacy
What system did landowners exploit to keep African Americans under their control during Reconstruction?
Both the sharecropping and convict leasing systems
Which of the following groups used violence and intimidation to preserve white supremacy and overthrow Republican reconstruction governments?
The Ku Klux Klan
Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
The 13th Amendment
What led to the rise of nativism during the Industrial Revolution?
All of the above
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
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
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
What was the primary factor driving urbanization in the late 1800s and early 1900s?
Immigration from other countries
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
What were some of the challenges faced by rapidly growing cities during the Industrial Revolution?
All of the above
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
Which of the following was a key feature of the Chinese Exclusion Act?
Both b and c
How did the Industrial Revolution impact the opportunities available to immigrants in the United States?
Both a and b
What was the primary goal of the urban planning efforts undertaken by cities during this period?
All of the above
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
What was the primary factor that drove the growth of cities during the Industrial Revolution?
Immigration from other countries
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.
What was the Union's main strategic advantage over the Confederacy at the start of the war?
Manpower, industry, and political structure
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
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.
Why did President Lincoln send Union troops to Baltimore at the start of the war?
To prevent Maryland from seceding and joining the Confederacy
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
What event led to the Richmond Bread Riots in 1863?
Hyperinflation and issuing paper currency
Who was the Confederate general who surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant in April 1865?
Robert E. Lee
What was the primary reason behind Sherman's March to the Sea?
To demonstrate that the Confederate government could not protect its citizens
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
Who was named as the commander of the Union forces by President Lincoln at the beginning of 1864?
Ulysses S. Grant
What major event occurred in Savannah, Georgia, after Major General William Sherman's March to the Sea?
The surrender of Savannah
What event marked the beginning of the end of the Civil War?
The surrender of General Lee at Appomattox Court House
What was President Abraham Lincoln's proposal under the Ten Percent Plan aimed at?
Reunification of the North and South
Which Amendment to the United States Constitution abolished slavery?
13th Amendment
What did Radical Republicans criticize President Abraham Lincoln for in relation to the reunification process?
Not establishing voting rights for freedmen
What was one of the primary objectives of the Reconstruction Amendments?
Abolishing slavery and granting civil rights to Black Americans
During Reconstruction, what was the primary role of the Freedmen's Bureau?
Helping former slaves find work, housing, and medical services
What was the initial outcome of the First Battle of Bull Run?
The Union Army retreated from the field in a rout
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
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
Why did President Lincoln demote General George McClellan?
For his failure to implement the Anaconda Plan effectively
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
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
What system did wealthy landowners exploit to keep African Americans under their control during Reconstruction?
Sharecropping
Which group used violence and intimidation to preserve white supremacy and overthrow Republican reconstruction governments?
The Ku Klux Klan
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
What system did Southerners, both Black and white, rely on to avoid severe famine after the Civil War?
Sharecropping
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
What was the primary factor that drove the growth of cities during the Industrial Revolution?
Increased immigration to the United States
What was the primary purpose of the Page Act of 1875?
To forbid the importation of persons brought to America for immoral labor practices
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
What was the primary factor driving urbanization in the late 1800s and early 1900s?
Expansion of manufacturing and industrial jobs in cities
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
What led to the rise of nativism during the Industrial Revolution?
Ideological support from the Social Darwinism movement
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
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
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
Learn about the distinct advantages held by the Union and Confederacy during the American Civil War, including manpower, industry, military leadership, and strategic locations.
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