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What was the outcome of the 'Redemption' campaign regarding federal troops?
What was the outcome of the 'Redemption' campaign regarding federal troops?
- Federal troops withdrew from the South. (correct)
- Federal troops were increased in the South.
- Federal troops remained stationed indefinitely.
- Federal troops were assigned to protect African Americans.
What happened to federal efforts in civil rights enforcement after the 'Redemption' campaign?
What happened to federal efforts in civil rights enforcement after the 'Redemption' campaign?
- They became more focused on economic issues.
- They effectively ended. (correct)
- They increased significantly.
- They remained unchanged.
Which agency suffered significant funding cuts during this period?
Which agency suffered significant funding cuts during this period?
- The Department of Justice.
- The Freedmen's Bureau. (correct)
- The Reconstruction Finance Corporation.
- The Bureau of Indian Affairs.
What type of laws were re-enforced against African Americans during the period following 'Redemption'?
What type of laws were re-enforced against African Americans during the period following 'Redemption'?
What system emerged as a result of the aggressive enforcement of criminal offenses?
What system emerged as a result of the aggressive enforcement of criminal offenses?
How did the government’s stance on civil rights change after 'Redemption'?
How did the government’s stance on civil rights change after 'Redemption'?
The term 'Redemption' in this context primarily refers to what?
The term 'Redemption' in this context primarily refers to what?
Who described the phenomenon of 'convict leasing' in the context of this period?
Who described the phenomenon of 'convict leasing' in the context of this period?
Which group was primarily affected by the abolition of federal support for civil rights during this period?
Which group was primarily affected by the abolition of federal support for civil rights during this period?
What was a consequence of the enforcement of laws classifying 'mischief' as a crime?
What was a consequence of the enforcement of laws classifying 'mischief' as a crime?
Study Notes
The End of Reconstruction and the Rise of Convict Leasing
- The terrorist campaign known as "Redemption" effectively ended Reconstruction, with the withdrawal of federal troops from the South.
- This withdrawal led to the abandonment of African Americans and those who supported racial equality.
- The federal government ceased enforcing civil rights legislation, and the Freedmen's Bureau was severely defunded, effectively ending its operations.
- Vagrancy laws and other laws targeting African Americans were aggressively enforced, creating a large pool of convicts.
- Convict leasing, a system where prisoners were leased to private bidders for labor, became widespread.
- Douglas Blackmon, in his book "Slavery by Another Name," highlights the arbitrary arrest of tens of thousands of African Americans leading to them being forced into convict labor.
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This quiz explores the events surrounding the end of Reconstruction, focusing on the withdrawal of federal troops and the impact on African Americans. It discusses the rise of convict leasing and highlights key insights from Douglas Blackmon's book, 'Slavery by Another Name.' Test your knowledge of this critical period in American history.
