11.1.4 Civil War & Reconstruction EXAM

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In which year was Abraham Lincoln first elected president?

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1860

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What did the state of South Carolina do soon after Lincoln was elected president?

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They seceded from the Union (broke away from the nation).

Front

What year did the Civil War begin?

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1861

Front

What event started the Civil War?

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The South attacked Fort Sumter, a garrison under federal control.

Front

On which date was President Lincoln assassinated?

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April 15, 1865

Front

What was the purpose of The Reconstruction Acts of 1867?

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They required southern states to satisfy several conditions before they could reenter the Union.

Front

In 1870, which amendment granted voting rights to African-American men?

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15th Amendment

Front

Which Reconstruction Amendment abolished slavery?

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13th

Front

Which Reconstruction Amendment promises 'Equal Protection Under Law'?

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14th

Front

What was the original goal of the Ku Klux Klan founded in 1867?

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To prevent Black Americans from voting or gaining political power