The People of Reconstruction

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Which President was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth?

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Abraham Lincoln

Answer explanation

Abraham Lincoln was the 16th President of the United States and was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth on April 14, 1865, at Ford's Theatre in Washington, D.C. The other options are incorrect.

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Who became President after the assassination of Abraham Lincoln?

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Andrew Johnson

Answer explanation

After Abraham Lincoln was assassinated in 1865, Vice President Andrew Johnson assumed the presidency, making him the immediate successor.

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Which President was the first to be impeached?

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Andrew Johnson

Answer explanation

Andrew Johnson was the first U.S. President to be impeached in 1868. The other options, Ulysses S. Grant, Abraham Lincoln, and Rutherford B. Hayes, were not impeached during their presidencies.

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Who was the Union General during the Civil War to whom Robert E. Lee surrendered?

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Ulysses S. Grant

Answer explanation

Ulysses S. Grant was the Union General who accepted Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House in April 1865, effectively ending the Civil War. The other options were not military leaders during this event.

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Which President agreed to remove federal troops from the South in the Compromise of 1877?

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Rutherford B. Hayes

Answer explanation

Rutherford B. Hayes agreed to remove federal troops from the South as part of the Compromise of 1877, which effectively ended Reconstruction and allowed Southern states to regain control.

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Who was the Confederate General during the Civil War?

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Robert E. Lee

Answer explanation

Robert E. Lee was the prominent Confederate General during the Civil War, leading the Army of Northern Virginia. In contrast, Abraham Lincoln and Ulysses S. Grant were Union leaders, while Andrew Johnson was a post-war president.

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Which historical figure was a conductor on the Underground Railroad?

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Harriet Tubman

Answer explanation

Harriet Tubman was a key figure in the Underground Railroad, helping enslaved people escape to freedom. She made numerous trips back to the South, guiding many to safety, which solidifies her legacy as a conductor.

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Who was arrested for illegally voting in the presidential election of 1872?

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Susan B. Anthony

Answer explanation

Susan B. Anthony was arrested for illegally voting in the presidential election of 1872, as she cast her ballot in defiance of laws prohibiting women from voting at that time.

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Which historical figure was a founder and editor of the antislavery newspaper The North Star?

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Frederick Douglass

Answer explanation

Frederick Douglass was a prominent abolitionist who founded and edited The North Star, an influential antislavery newspaper, advocating for the rights of African Americans and the end of slavery.

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Who was the first Speaker of the House for the State of Mississippi?

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John Roy Lynch

Answer explanation

John Roy Lynch was the first Speaker of the House for the State of Mississippi, serving during the Reconstruction era. His leadership marked a significant moment in the state's legislative history.