Civil War and Reconstruction Flashcard

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What was the purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau?

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To provide food, clothing, jobs, and medical care facilities to former slaves

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Which battle was the deadliest one-day battle in American history?

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Antietam

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What was the main cause for the defeat of the Confederates?

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The Union had far more resources

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What was General Sherman's goal in attacking Atlanta?

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To capture Confederate manufacturing centers

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Which of these does NOT represent an actual advantage for the Union: Grew most of the edible crops, 92% of industrial output, Best military commanders, 71% of all railroads?

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Grew most of the edible crops

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President Lincoln's idea of reconstruction was largely

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heal the nation as quickly as possible

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What did the Thirteenth Amendment do?

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Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude

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This Amendment gave all people born in the US citizenship

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14th

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This Amendment gave all citizens the right to vote

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15th

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Which society was considered the worst among secret societies during Reconstruction?

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The Ku Klux Klan