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What was the purpose of the black codes in the South after the Civil War?
What was the purpose of the black codes in the South after the Civil War?
- To grant African Americans full citizenship rights
- To encourage African American ownership of land
- To provide equal opportunities for African Americans
- To limit the freedom of African Americans through restrictive laws (correct)
Which requirement was part of the Mississippi Plan to limit voting rights?
Which requirement was part of the Mississippi Plan to limit voting rights?
- Proving literacy and understanding of the voting document (correct)
- Living in the state for at least 5 years
- Paying all taxes by March 1st
- Having a clean criminal record
What was the main purpose of the Grandfather Clause in voting restrictions?
What was the main purpose of the Grandfather Clause in voting restrictions?
- To grant voting rights based on family history (correct)
- To allow only new immigrants to vote
- To ensure that only literate individuals could vote
- To give preference to young voters
In which case did the outcome establish the 'separate but equal' doctrine?
In which case did the outcome establish the 'separate but equal' doctrine?
Which organization aimed to advocate for lower rates charged by railroads during the Gilded Age?
Which organization aimed to advocate for lower rates charged by railroads during the Gilded Age?
What industry did John D. Rockefeller dominate through his company?
What industry did John D. Rockefeller dominate through his company?
What event marked the beginning of a national wave of xenophobia in the United States?
What event marked the beginning of a national wave of xenophobia in the United States?
Which labor union focused on advocating for 8-hour workdays and ending child and convict labor?
Which labor union focused on advocating for 8-hour workdays and ending child and convict labor?
What triggered the Homestead Steel Strike?
What triggered the Homestead Steel Strike?
Which group of writers aimed to expose social problems in American society during the Progressive Era?
Which group of writers aimed to expose social problems in American society during the Progressive Era?
What did William Howard Taft achieve through the Man Elkins Act?
What did William Howard Taft achieve through the Man Elkins Act?
What was a significant effect of the sinking of the Lusitania?
What was a significant effect of the sinking of the Lusitania?
Who led the D-Day operation?
Who led the D-Day operation?
Which conference resulted in the decision to split Germany into four occupied zones?
Which conference resulted in the decision to split Germany into four occupied zones?
What led to the onset of the Cold War after World War II?
What led to the onset of the Cold War after World War II?
Which event marked the end of World War II in the Pacific theater?
Which event marked the end of World War II in the Pacific theater?
Who became the President of the United States after FDR's death?
Who became the President of the United States after FDR's death?
What was the significance of Executive Order 9066 during World War II?
What was the significance of Executive Order 9066 during World War II?
What was the significance of the Arabic pledge made by Germany?
What was the significance of the Arabic pledge made by Germany?
Why did Wilson win the election of 1916 according to the text?
Why did Wilson win the election of 1916 according to the text?
What was the purpose of the Espionage Act?
What was the purpose of the Espionage Act?
What was the primary goal of Wilson's 14 points?
What was the primary goal of Wilson's 14 points?
What was the outcome of the Meuse Argone offensive?
What was the outcome of the Meuse Argone offensive?
What was the main fear during the Red Scare?
What was the main fear during the Red Scare?
What did Warren G. Harding promise in his campaign during the election of 1920?
What did Warren G. Harding promise in his campaign during the election of 1920?
Who betrayed the public's trust through the Teapot Dome Scandal?
Who betrayed the public's trust through the Teapot Dome Scandal?
'Nan Britton' published letters that act as evidence of her relationship with which US President?
'Nan Britton' published letters that act as evidence of her relationship with which US President?
What did A. Mitchell Palmer and J Edgar Hoover orchestrate during the Red Scare?
What did A. Mitchell Palmer and J Edgar Hoover orchestrate during the Red Scare?
What was the main reason for the Boxer Rebellion in China in 1900?
What was the main reason for the Boxer Rebellion in China in 1900?
Why did many people blame the banks during the Great Depression?
Why did many people blame the banks during the Great Depression?
What was the purpose of the Export Control Act in relation to Japan before Pearl Harbor?
What was the purpose of the Export Control Act in relation to Japan before Pearl Harbor?
What was the significance of the Atlantic Charter during World War II?
What was the significance of the Atlantic Charter during World War II?
What was the main reason for enacting the Neutrality Acts in the United States?
What was the main reason for enacting the Neutrality Acts in the United States?
What did Hoover believe was needed to address the Great Depression?
What did Hoover believe was needed to address the Great Depression?
Who was Charles Lindbergh and what was his notable achievement?
Who was Charles Lindbergh and what was his notable achievement?
What was the 'Bonus Army' seeking when it marched to Washington D.C. in 1932?
What was the 'Bonus Army' seeking when it marched to Washington D.C. in 1932?
'Laissez-faire' refers to which economic principle?
'Laissez-faire' refers to which economic principle?
Which event triggered the most devastating stock market crash in history?
Which event triggered the most devastating stock market crash in history?
