Reconstruction Era Quiz

Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 13th Amendment

• 16th Amendment

Which amendment is known for addressing voting rights?

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 16th Amendment

Which amendment is directly related to the abolition of slavery?

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 16th Amendment

What was the impact of the 15th Amendment?

• It abolished slavery

• It granted citizenship

• It gave African American men the right to vote

• It established income tax

According to President Johnson, what could happen once the 13th Amendment was passed?

• Women could vote.

• Southern states could come back into the Union.

• Slavery would be reinstated.

• The income tax would be abolished.

What rights did the 14th Amendment guarantee to all citizens?

• Equal rights under the law

• Right to vote

• Right to bear arms

• Right to free speech

What does the 14th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution state about citizenship?

• Only people born in the U.S. are citizens.

• All persons born or naturalized in the U.S. are citizens.

• Only naturalized persons are citizens.

• Citizenship is granted by the President.

What was President Lincoln's approach towards Southern states after the Civil War?

• Strict and demanding

• Fair and quick

• Indifferent and slow

• Harsh and punitive

What amendment did the South have to ratify according to Lincoln's plan?

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 12th Amendment

• 13th Amendment

What organization’s actions contributed to the military presence in Georgia?

• The Red Cross

• The United Nations

• The KKK

• The Peace Corps