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What were the two main goals of Reconstruction?
What were the two main goals of Reconstruction?
Which of the following was NOT a method used to prohibit African Americans from voting?
Which of the following was NOT a method used to prohibit African Americans from voting?
What was the outcome of the Plessy v. Ferguson case?
What was the outcome of the Plessy v. Ferguson case?
Which of the following was a 'push' factor for westward expansion?
Which of the following was a 'push' factor for westward expansion?
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Which of the following was NOT a way the federal government encouraged settlement of the West?
Which of the following was NOT a way the federal government encouraged settlement of the West?
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What did the Dawes Act attempt to do?
What did the Dawes Act attempt to do?
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How did the Radical Republicans' plan for Reconstruction differ from President Johnson's plan?
How did the Radical Republicans' plan for Reconstruction differ from President Johnson's plan?
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Which of the following amendments granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the US?
Which of the following amendments granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the US?
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What was the primary purpose of Native American boarding schools?
What was the primary purpose of Native American boarding schools?
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Which of these statements is TRUE about the Compromise of 1877?
Which of these statements is TRUE about the Compromise of 1877?
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Which of the following muckrakers exposed the horrible conditions of immigrants in NYC and led to the passing of laws like the Meat Inspection Act and the Pure Food and Drug Act?
Which of the following muckrakers exposed the horrible conditions of immigrants in NYC and led to the passing of laws like the Meat Inspection Act and the Pure Food and Drug Act?
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Which of the following best describes the main difference between the philosophies of Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois regarding racial equality?
Which of the following best describes the main difference between the philosophies of Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. DuBois regarding racial equality?
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Which of the following best describes the relationship between the rapid growth of US industry and US imperialism?
Which of the following best describes the relationship between the rapid growth of US industry and US imperialism?
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Which of the following best describes the "Big Stick" Policy?
Which of the following best describes the "Big Stick" Policy?
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Which progressive president is most closely associated with the "Trust Busting" movement?
Which progressive president is most closely associated with the "Trust Busting" movement?
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What was the primary goal of the settlement houses during the Progressive Era?
What was the primary goal of the settlement houses during the Progressive Era?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of progressive reforms?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of progressive reforms?
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Which amendment extended suffrage (the right to vote) to women?
Which amendment extended suffrage (the right to vote) to women?
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What was the imperialistic long-term cause of the Spanish-American War?
What was the imperialistic long-term cause of the Spanish-American War?
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Which event sparked the beginning of World War I?
Which event sparked the beginning of World War I?
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Which countries were part of the Central Powers during World War I?
Which countries were part of the Central Powers during World War I?
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What was President Wilson's initial stance on World War I?
What was President Wilson's initial stance on World War I?
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What was one of the major technological advancements used during World War I?
What was one of the major technological advancements used during World War I?
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What was a key reason for the United States entering World War I?
What was a key reason for the United States entering World War I?
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What was the function of trench warfare in World War I?
What was the function of trench warfare in World War I?
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Why did the United States refuse to sign the Treaty of Versailles?
Why did the United States refuse to sign the Treaty of Versailles?
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Which factor did NOT contribute to rapid industrialization in the US?
Which factor did NOT contribute to rapid industrialization in the US?
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What is one of the negative effects of industrialization?
What is one of the negative effects of industrialization?
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What was a primary goal of labor unions during the industrial era?
What was a primary goal of labor unions during the industrial era?
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What was the federal government’s stance on labor unions during the industrial era?
What was the federal government’s stance on labor unions during the industrial era?
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How were industrialists like John D. Rockefeller viewed?
How were industrialists like John D. Rockefeller viewed?
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Which of the following is a push factor encouraging immigration to the US?
Which of the following is a push factor encouraging immigration to the US?
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What is the definition of nativism?
What is the definition of nativism?
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What was a reason for immigrants being detained at Ellis Island?
What was a reason for immigrants being detained at Ellis Island?
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Study Notes
US History Unit 1 Review: Reconstruction and Western Expansion
- Reconstruction goals were not fully achieved.
- Differences between President Johnson's and Radical Republicans' plans: Johnson's plan allowed Southern states to run their own governments, while Radical Republicans sought to punish the South. Radical Republicans intended to remove Confederate leaders from power and give African Americans equal rights.
US History Unit 1 Review: Reconstruction Amendments
- 13th Amendment abolished slavery
- 14th Amendment guaranteed citizenship and equal protection
- 15th Amendment gave African American men the right to vote.
US History Unit 1 Review: Methods to Prevent African Americans from Voting
- Poll Taxes: Fees required to vote
- Literacy tests: tests determining if someone could read or write
- Grandfather clauses: requirements that voters' ancestors had voted in the past.
US History Unit 1 Review: The Compromise of 1877
- Laws enforced racial segregation after Reconstruction ended.
- These laws were known as Jim Crow laws.
- Lynching was used to enforce segregation and terrorize African Americans.
US History Unit 1 Review: Plessy v. Ferguson
- Legalized segregation under "separate but equal" doctrine
- Outcome was racial discrimination.
US History Unit 1 Review: Federal Government Encouraged Western Settlement
- Homestead Act
- Railroads aided westward movement
- Federal government helped by giving away land.
US History Unit 1 Review: Federal Government's Attempts to Assimilate Native Americans
- Dawes Act: Federal government tried to assimilate Native Americans by forcing tribes to adopt agricultural lifestyle and surrender land.
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Description
This quiz covers key topics from US History Unit 1, focusing on the Reconstruction era and Western Expansion. It examines the goals and consequences of Reconstruction, the Amendments that shaped African American rights, and strategies used to disenfranchise voters. Test your knowledge on these critical events that shaped American society.
