Reconstruction Assessment

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What was the primary purpose of the Ku Klux Klan during Reconstruction?

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To drive African Americans and white Republicans from political power

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Which of the following best describes the term 'redemption' in the context of Reconstruction?

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The violent process by which white Democrats regained control.

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What was a significant outcome of the Compromise of 1877?

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The withdrawal of federal troops from the South

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Which amendment prohibited voting discrimination based on race, color, or previous condition of servitude?

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Fifteenth Amendment

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What was one of the major issues faced by African American political leaders during Reconstruction? Options: Establishing a national army, Increasing literacy and promoting education, Creating a new political party, Securing land ownership for all

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Increasing literacy and promoting education

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How did the Enforcement Acts aim to combat the actions of the Ku Klux Klan? Options: By allowing states to regulate voting, By authorizing military force to protect voting rights, By promoting civil rights legislation, By increasing penalties for voter fraud

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By authorizing military force to protect voting rights

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What was a consequence of the Civil Rights Act of 1875?

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It was declared unconstitutional by the Supreme Court.

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What was one of the most urgent needs for former slaves immediately after the Civil War? Options: Finding employment opportunities, Acquiring land, Reuniting with family members, Gaining an education

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Reuniting with family members

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What was the primary purpose of the Freedmen’s Bureau?

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To assist in the transition of freedmen to freedom

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What was the significance of Special Field Order #15? Options: It established schools for African Americans, It provided land to former slaves, It was a military strategy during the Civil War, It was a law that restricted African American rights

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It provided land to former slaves