Civil War and Reconstruction Quiz
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What was the immediate consequence of the shot fired during the conflict?

  • Increased tensions between the North and South
  • A significant loss of Native American lives (correct)
  • The creation of the Medals of Honor
  • A peaceful resolution between settlers and tribes
  • Which invention by Eli Whitney significantly impacted the economy of slavery in the South?

  • The steam engine
  • The spinning wheel
  • The cotton gin (correct)
  • The power loom
  • How did the relationship between Anglo settlers and Native American tribes evolve after the events at Wounded Knee?

  • It led to increased integration
  • It improved rapidly and peacefully
  • It remained contentious for decades (correct)
  • It resulted in land agreements
  • What role did the cotton gin play in the institution of slavery?

    <p>It made slavery economically viable</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the consequences of industrialization in the United States during the late 19th century?

    <p>An increase in class warfare</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which editorial stance did L. Frank Baum take regarding the Army's actions at Wounded Knee?

    <p>He praised the Army's actions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of Whitney's cotton gin on the economic feasibility of slavery?

    <p>It made slavery economically feasible</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Army award for the actions at Wounded Knee?

    <p>Medals of Honor</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was President Lincoln's main desire as the Civil War ended?

    <p>To bring the American states together in reconciliation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What tone replaced reconciliation during the decade following the Civil War?

    <p>Revenge</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What action did Southern state governments take in the aftermath of the Civil War?

    <p>Re-elected many officials from the Confederate government</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the Reconstruction Act of 1867 implement in Southern states?

    <p>Martial law and replacement of state governments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the consequences of the Reconstruction Act of 1867?

    <p>Land was distributed to newly-freed slaves</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Southern legislatures react to their defeat in the Civil War?

    <p>They ignored their defeat and continued normal operations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one of the Reconstruction Amendments aimed at?

    <p>Establishing racial equality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What analogy was used to describe Lincoln's intervention in the Southern states?

    <p>Like parents parenting a wayward child</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main purpose of the Jim Crow Laws?

    <p>To maintain racial separation</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which method was NOT used to limit African-American voting rights?

    <p>Public transportation restrictions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What loophole allowed poor and uneducated whites to vote despite the restrictions?

    <p>Grandfather clauses</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the impact of the Jim Crow Laws on African-American voter registration in Louisiana from 1868 to 1901?

    <p>Decrease from 130,000 to 1300 voters</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which movement did W.E.B. Du Bois help found that later became the NAACP?

    <p>The Niagara Movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Marcus Garvey's vision for African Americans involved what significant action?

    <p>Returning to Africa to create their own country</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did the 14th and 15th Amendments seek to protect for African-Americans?

    <p>Civil rights and legal equality</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following statements is true regarding the literacy tests used for voting?

    <p>They disproportionately affected African-Americans due to historical education inequalities</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What major change did the rise of factories bring to the labor force in the United States?

    <p>Unskilled workers could easily take over jobs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one consequence of the dangerous working conditions in factories?

    <p>A significant number of workers died as a result of their hazardous jobs.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the events like the Titanic sinking and the Triangle-Shirtwaist Fire impact societal views?

    <p>They highlighted the disparities between rich and poor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of capitalism did Karl Marx criticize?

    <p>The drive for wealth and the growing gap between rich and poor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What social issue was prevalent in factories during the industrialization period?

    <p>Workers faced long hours and unsafe working conditions.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following factors contributed to the increase in class hatred during industrialization?

    <p>Low wages and the rise of factories employing mostly unskilled labor.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant reason for the establishment of safety regulations in factories?

    <p>Reforms prompted by tragedies and worker deaths.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a common escape for workers facing harsh conditions in factories?

    <p>Alcoholism and spending time in taverns.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did the Platt Amendment have on Cuba?

    <p>It established a military base at Guantanamo Bay.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which president's popularity surged as a result of the Spanish-American War?

    <p>Theodore Roosevelt</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was Theodore Roosevelt's political approach known as?

    <p>Progressivism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Roosevelt refer to as his promise of fairness?

    <p>The Square Deal</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What concerns did business leaders like JP Morgan have regarding Roosevelt?

    <p>His potential to disrupt economic norms.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What aspect of politics did Roosevelt primarily target?

    <p>Political corruption and monopolies</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How was Theodore Roosevelt's energy perceived by his contemporaries?

    <p>As excessive and overwhelming.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What characteristic of Roosevelt's personality was highlighted in the passage?

    <p>His charm and drive</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the primary reason for Roosevelt’s reputation as a peace-maker during his presidency?

    <p>His negotiation of peace between Russia and Japan</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What approach did William Howard Taft use for foreign intervention in Latin America?

    <p>Dollar Diplomacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What distinguished Woodrow Wilson's approach to foreign policy from that of Taft?

    <p>He promoted military intervention to spread democracy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why did Theodore Roosevelt decline to run for a second full term in 1908?

    <p>He wanted to honor the tradition of two terms</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which presidential election was noted for the close competition between third parties?

    <p>Election of 1912</p> Signup and view all the answers

    During which conflict did Russia suffer humiliating defeats against Japan?

    <p>Russo-Japanese War</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did Roosevelt's presidency affect U.S. interventionist policies in Latin America?

    <p>He paved the way for both Dollar and Missionary Diplomacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was one major outcome of the Republican split during the 1912 election?

    <p>Wilson won the presidency easily</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Test your knowledge on the consequences of the Civil War and the Reconstruction era. This quiz covers key events, inventions, and political shifts that shaped American society in the late 19th century, including the impact of the cotton gin and the relationship between settlers and Native Americans.

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