Reconstruction Era Quiz

What was the main goal of the Reconstruction period?

• To expand the territory of the United States

• To rebuild Southern States and reintegrate them into the Union

• To start a new war

• To establish new colonies

What did President Johnson's Reconstruction Plan require from Confederate States to rejoin the Union?

• Adopt a new currency

• Ratify the 13th amendment which abolished slavery

• Join a new political party

• All citizens must learn a second language

What was the most lasting impact of the Freedmen's Bureau?

• Agricultural development

• Education

• Military training

• Construction of railroads

What were Black Codes designed to do?

• Promote equality

• Limit the rights of African Americans

• Encourage immigration

• Support industrial growth

Which amendment did Confederate States have to ratify according to President Johnson's plan?

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 12th Amendment

What was the primary aim of the Reconstruction?

• To expand westward

• To establish a monarchy

• To abolish slavery and bring Southern States back into the Union

• To create a new constitution

Who were the Freedmen?

• New immigrants

• Former slaves

• Northern soldiers

• European investors

What did the Black Codes restrict African Americans from doing?

• Traveling abroad

• Voting or sitting on juries

• Owning land

• Practicing religion

What was required of workers according to the Black Codes?

• To work only in industrial factories

• To work without pay

• To obtain a university degree

• To work on farms or in low-skill jobs

What did the Black Codes call for in public places?

• Free meals for everyone

• Compulsory education for all children

• Segregation of whites and blacks

• Unlimited access to public transport