10 Questions
Who surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant in April 1865?
Robert E. Lee
Which period immediately followed the victory of the Union in the Civil War?
Reconstruction
What was Abraham Lincoln referring to when he said, 'give him power'?
Rebuilding the nation
What does Ulysses S. Grant emphasize in the text as crucial for securing the benefits contemplated by the Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution?
Education
What does the adoption of the Fifteenth Amendment to the Constitution mark in terms of civil change?
A significant event since the nation's inception
In contrast to President Johnson's leniency, how did the Republican controlled Congress approach Reconstruction starting in 1866?
Rebuilding the Southern States
What was the main requirement under Lincoln's 10% Plan for a Southern state to rejoin the Union?
To swear an oath of allegiance by 10% of the population
What promise did Lincoln make in terms of Confederate pardon under his plan?
Pardon all Confederates unconditionally
Why were Lincoln's plans for unifying and rebuilding the nation interrupted?
Assassination by a Confederate sympathizer
What aspect of property did Lincoln promise to protect as part of his plan?
Private property of Confederates
Test your knowledge on the aftermath of the Civil War and the Reconstruction period in American history. Explore important quotes by historical figures like Abraham Lincoln and Winston Churchill.
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