Reconstruction Era and Voting Rights

The video discusses the end of the American Civil War in 1865 and the beginning of the Reconstruction era, focusing on the challenges faced by newly freed African Americans. It highlights the introduction of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments aimed at ensuring their rights. The video also covers the resistance to these efforts, including the rise of hate groups and discriminatory practices like literacy tests. It concludes with the passage of the Voting Rights Act in 1965, which aimed to eliminate voting discrimination.

What year did the American Civil War end, marking the beginning of the Reconstruction era?

• 1865

• 1861

• 1880

• 1870

Which amendment officially abolished slavery in the United States?

• 14th Amendment

• 13th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 12th Amendment

What was the primary goal of the 14th Amendment?

• To establish income tax

• To abolish slavery

• To grant citizenship and equal protection

• To ensure voting rights

Which group emerged during Reconstruction to intimidate African Americans at the polls?

• Freedmen's Bureau

• Ku Klux Klan

• NAACP

• Black Panthers

What were Black Codes designed to do?

• Encourage migration to the North

• Support African American businesses

• Promote education for all

• Counteract Reconstruction Amendments

What was required by the state of Louisiana for voters to be eligible to vote?

• A property ownership certificate

• A birth certificate

• A literacy test

• Proof of employment

How were the literacy tests biased against African Americans?

• They were graded by African Americans

• They were graded subjectively by whites

• They were designed to be easy

• They were only given to African Americans

What was the consequence for African Americans if they missed one question on the literacy test?

• They automatically failed

• They were allowed to vote

• They could retake the test

• They were given a second chance

What significant legislation was passed in 1965 to protect voting rights?

• Civil Rights Act

• Voting Rights Act

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Reconstruction Act

How many years after the abolishment of slavery was the Voting Rights Act passed?

• 50 years

• 75 years

• 100 years

• 150 years