Freedmen's Bureau and African American History

The Freedmen's Bureau, established in 1865, provided crucial support to African Americans transitioning from slavery to freedom. It offered resources like education, legal aid, and healthcare. The Bureau funded black schools and universities, legitimized marriages, and established the Freedmen's Bank. Despite its efforts, it faced opposition, including Black Codes and vetoes, leading to its closure in 1869.

What was the primary purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau established by President Lincoln?

• To aid African Americans transitioning from slavery

• To establish new trade routes

• To support Confederate soldiers

• To promote industrialization in the South

Which of the following universities was NOT funded by the Freedmen's Bureau?

• Howard University

• Harvard University

• Fisk University

• Clark Atlanta University

What significant action did the Freedmen's Bureau take to promote education among African Americans?

• Created a scholarship fund for overseas education

• Built universities exclusively for women

• Established a national library

• Opened over 1,000 black schools

How did the Freedmen's Bureau assist in securing equal justice for African Americans?

• By appointing African American judges

• By legitimizing slave marriages

• By establishing a separate court system

• By providing free legal services

What was one of the medical contributions of the Freedmen's Bureau?

• Establishing a national health insurance

• Providing free dental care

• Building hospitals for African Americans

• Training African American doctors

What was General Sherman's proposal to help African Americans become self-sufficient?

• Granting voting rights

• Establishing a trade school

• Offering 50 acres and a mule

• Providing free education

What was the purpose of the Freedmen's Bank established by the Bureau?

• To provide loans for businesses

• To save earnings for African Americans

• To fund military operations

• To support agricultural development

What were the Black Codes intended to do?

• Promote African American education

• Restrict African Americans' freedom

• Support African American voting rights

• Encourage African American entrepreneurship

What was President Andrew Johnson's stance on the Freedmen's Bureau Bill?

• He expanded its scope

• He supported it wholeheartedly

• He vetoed it twice

• He ignored it completely

When was the majority of the Freedmen's Bureau's work discontinued?

• January 9, 1866

• April 1, 1868

• March 3, 1865

• July 1, 1869