SS.912.A.2.2

What term was used by Southern newspapers to describe new arrivals from the North during the Reconstruction Era?

• Scalawags

• Carpetbaggers

• Freedmen

• Tenant Farmers

Who made up a large portion of the Southern electorate during the Reconstruction Era?

• Former Confederate leaders

• Northern businessmen

• African-American voters

• Plantation owners

What was a major task of Reconstruction in the South after the Civil War?

• Establishing a monarchy

• Repairing the economy

• Expanding the military

• Building new cities

What did the term "scalawags" refer to during the Reconstruction Era?

• Northern businessmen

• Southern whites who supported Reconstruction

• Freed slaves

• Former Confederate soldiers

What was a common outcome for freedmen in terms of land ownership after the Civil War?

• Most became landowners

• Most became sharecroppers

• Most moved to the North

• Most returned to Africa

What was the fate of the Reconstruction policies once the North withdrew?

• They were fully implemented

• They ultimately failed

• They led to a new monarchy

• They resulted in economic prosperity

What was the role of African Americans in the Reconstruction governments?

• They were excluded from all political roles

• They served in numerous posts, including Governor of Louisiana

• They only served as military leaders

• They were limited to advisory roles

What was a common practice among plantation owners after the Civil War?

• Selling off sections of their lands

• Expanding their plantations

• Moving to the North

• Establishing new industries

Which crops were added to the Southern economy after the Civil War?

• Wheat and barley

• Fruits and vegetables

• Corn and soybeans

• Coffee and tea

What did the "New South" aim to achieve in terms of economy?

• Complete reliance on agriculture

• Diversification with new crops and manufacturing

• Isolation from Northern markets

• Dependence on foreign trade