Reconstruction Chapter 15 Quiz

Questions and Answers

When did Reconstruction begin?

Before the war ended (correct)

With Lee's surrender at Appomattox

After the assassination of Abraham Lincoln

When the radical Republicans seized control of Congress

Black codes, including vagrancy laws had which of the following effects?

Criminalized black leisure

Limited black mobility

Locked many into exploitative farming contracts

All of the above (correct)

How did the Fourteenth Amendment change American governance?

Asserted the federal government's power to enforce the Bill of Rights over the authority of the states (correct)

Divided the U.S. South into five military zones to ensure the creation of fair state governments

Made slavery illegal in all American states

Abolished vagrancy laws in the South

In addition to election reform, what other major accomplishment did black delegates achieve?

Established public school systems Signup and view all the answers

General William T. Sherman's Special Field Order No. 15 was intended to do which of the following?

Set aside land in Georgia and South Carolina as homesteads for freed people Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following goals of freedpeople was the least successful?

Gaining access to land Signup and view all the answers

How did black churches help develop political organization in black communities?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Why did women's rights leaders oppose the Fourteenth Amendment?

It introduced the word 'male' into the Constitution for the first time Signup and view all the answers

What was the term for the African American ladies memorial association that arranged the mourning for Union soldiers buried in Charleston?

Patriotic Association Signup and view all the answers

What terrorist tactics did white southerners use to enforce racial hierarchies?

All of the above Signup and view all the answers

Why did the Ku Klux Klan attack Allen Huggins?

He was a white sheriff and tax collector who supported freedpeople's civil rights Signup and view all the answers

What was the most common labor pattern in postbellum cotton agriculture?

Sharecropping Signup and view all the answers

The Depression of 1873 began when a prominent business declared bankruptcy. What was the name of that company?

Jay Cooke and Company Signup and view all the answers

The Compromise of 1877 did which of the following?

Promised the removal of federal troops from the South Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Reconstruction Era

Reconstruction began before the Civil War ended, specifically with Lee's surrender at Appomattox.
The Radical Republicans gained control of Congress, pushing for significant changes in governance.

Impact of Black Codes

Black codes criminalized leisure activities of African Americans and limited their mobility.
They locked many African Americans into exploitative farming contracts, restricting economic freedom.

Fourteenth Amendment

Asserted federal authority to enforce the Bill of Rights over states, enhancing civil rights protections.
It did not eradicate slavery across the nation but focused on ensuring citizenship rights for African Americans.

Contributions of Black Delegates

Black delegates significantly revised state constitutions in the South, particularly establishing public school systems to improve education access.

General Sherman’s Field Order No. 15

Aimed to create homesteads for freed people by setting aside land in Georgia and South Carolina.

Goals of Freedpeople

Gaining access to land was the least successful goal among freedpeople, while reuniting families and attending schools were relatively more successful.

Role of Black Churches

Black churches served as essential venues for political meetings and leadership training, fostering political organization within black communities.

Opposition to the Fourteenth Amendment

Women's rights leaders opposed the Fourteenth Amendment because it was the first time the word "male" was introduced into the Constitution, sidelining women's rights.

African American Ladies Memorial Association

Known as the Patriotic Association, they organized mourning for Union soldiers buried in Charleston, showcasing community support and memory.

Terrorist Tactics by White Southerners

White southerners employed violence, targeting black candidates, voters, and freedpeople attempting independence, reinforcing racial hierarchies.

Attack on Allen Huggins

Allen Huggins, a white sheriff supporting African Americans' civil rights, was targeted by the Ku Klux Klan for his stance and actions.

Labor Patterns in Postbellum Cotton Agriculture

Sharecropping became the most common labor system, replacing traditional forms of labor and creating cycles of debt and dependency.

Depression of 1873

Triggered by the bankruptcy of Jay Cooke and Company, this financial crisis had widespread economic repercussions.

Compromise of 1877

Resulted in the promise to remove federal troops from the South, significantly impacting Reconstruction efforts and ending the era.

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Test your knowledge on Reconstruction with this Chapter 15 quiz. This quiz covers key events and policies, including the start of Reconstruction and the impact of Black codes. Perfect for reviewing essential concepts from this historic period.