Reconstruction Era African American Leaders

The video discusses the Reconstruction era following the Civil War, focusing on the Reconstruction Act of 1867, which divided the South into military districts and required new state governments to include black men. The 15th Amendment was passed to prohibit racial discrimination in voting, although states found ways to circumvent it. The federal government played a significant role in ensuring voting rights and citizenship, marking a shift in its role as a custodian of freedom. African Americans actively participated in politics, leading to Republican dominance in the South. Despite myths of corruption, many African American leaders were effective and not corrupt, contributing to significant progress in civil rights.

What was a requirement for Southern states to rejoin the Union after the Reconstruction Act of 1867?

• They had to abolish slavery.

• They had to ratify the 14th Amendment.

• They had to elect a new president.

• They had to pay reparations.

Who won the 1868 presidential election?

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Andrew Johnson

• Jefferson Davis

• Charles Sumner

What did the 15th Amendment prohibit?

• Segregation in public places

• Voting discrimination based on race

• Discrimination in education

• Discrimination in employment

How did the role of the national government change during Reconstruction?

• It became the custodian of freedom.

• It focused on economic development.

• It reduced its involvement in state affairs.

• It became a threat to individual liberty.

What actions did African Americans take to exercise their rights during Reconstruction?

• They refused to pay taxes.

• They formed their own political party.

• They staged sit-ins and voted in elections.

• They moved to Northern states.

Which political party did most African Americans support during Reconstruction?

• Republican Party

• Green Party

• Democratic Party

• Libertarian Party

What is a common misconception about African American leaders during Reconstruction?

• They were all uneducated.

• They were all corrupt.

• They were all wealthy.

• They were all from the North.

Who was the first African American governor in the United States?

• Pinckney BS Pinchbeck

• Douglas Wilder

• Booker T. Washington

• Frederick Douglass

What was the impact of having African American office holders during Reconstruction?

• More corruption in government

• Decreased political participation

• More black juries and less discrimination

• Increased discrimination in state services

When was America's second African American governor elected?

• 2000

• 1872

• 1989

• 1965