During Reconstruction in Virginia

Who was John Mercer Langston?

• A famous Civil War general

• An important African American leader before, during, and after the Civil War

• A president of the United States

• A famous inventor

What significant role did Black Virginians play during Reconstruction in Virginia?

• They led the fight for the first public school system in Virginia

• They built the first railroad in Virginia

• They established the first hospital in Virginia

• They created the first bank in Virginia

What was one of John Mercer Langston's contributions during the Civil War?

• He was a general in the Confederate Army

• He recruited black volunteers to serve as soldiers in the Union Army

• He was a spy for the Union

• He wrote a famous novel about the war

Where was John Mercer Langston educated?

• Virginia

• Ohio

• New York

• California

What was the significance of John Mercer Langston's election to the U.S. Congress?

• He was the first African American elected to the U.S. Congress from Virginia

• He was the youngest person ever elected to Congress

• He was the first person to serve in both the House and the Senate

• He was the first African American to become Speaker of the House

What was the name of the college where John Mercer Langston became president after the Civil War?

• University of Virginia

• Virginia State University

• Virginia Tech

• College of William & Mary

Explain the impact of African Americans gaining the right to vote and hold office during Reconstruction in Virginia.

• It led to the immediate end of segregation

• It allowed African Americans to influence government decisions and policies

• It caused a decrease in public education funding

• It resulted in the closure of many businesses

Describe the role of John Mercer Langston in the Underground Railroad.

• He was a conductor who helped slaves escape to freedom

• He was a station master who provided shelter to escaping slaves

• He was an abolitionist who participated in the Underground Railroad in Ohio

• He was a financial supporter of the Underground Railroad

Analyze how John Mercer Langston's education and career in the North might have influenced his leadership in Virginia after the Civil War.

• His education and career in the North made him unfamiliar with Southern issues

• His experiences in the North provided him with skills and perspectives that helped him lead effectively in Virginia

• His Northern background made him unpopular in Virginia

• His education had no impact on his leadership abilities

Discuss the significance of establishing the first public school system in Virginia for African Americans during Reconstruction.

• It was a minor achievement with little impact

• It provided educational opportunities that were previously unavailable to African Americans

• It led to the immediate integration of all schools

• It resulted in the closure of private schools