5.1 + 5.2 Quiz

True or False - The Freedman's Bureau did not provide protection for freedmen.

Which amendments did South Carolina refuse to ratify, causing General Sickles to call a special convention where SC had to write a new state constitution?

True or False - Many freedmen were given land after being taken away from plantation owners. This land was given back to owners when President Johnson pardoned these southerners.

What group was founded during this time period that used violence and intimidation against African Americans and anyone willing to help out freedmen?

Which amendment gave African Americans their civil rights and citizenship?

The Freedman's Bureau provided much needed aid to newly freed African Americans. What was the most important contribution the Bureau made throughout the south?

Many freedmen entered contracts with former plantation owners. Under this contract the freedman would provide the labor to harvest crops, while the owner would allow this person to rent the land. At the time of harvest, the crops would be split between the two. This type of farming kept freedman in debt to their plantation owners. What is the name for this type of farming?

Immediately following the Civil War, plantation owners had ________________________ but no ______________________.

Which Reconstruction plan originally called for 10% of each southern state's population swear allegiance to the Union before the state could reconstitute their state governments and send representatives to Congress?

Many whites were threatened by newly freed slaves and their new rights. In order to keep African Americans under the control of whites, what was passed to limit their rights?

Why did women have to take on non-traditional roles around the house after the Civil War?

Which Reconstruction Amendment overturned the Dred Scott decision?

Which Reconstruction plan split up the South into 5 military districts with a military governor and army to enforce their provisions?

What agency, which was established by Congress prior to the end of the Civil War, was designed to provide assistance to whites and blacks?

Southerners who do not join the Confederacy were looked at as traitors. They were also given a derogatory name since they cooperated with the Republican party. What was the name given to these southerners?

The Reconstruction Era was a time of many changes in the U.S. Which amendment gave all men the right to vote?

South Carolina's state Constitution of 1868 gave women more rights. What major right did women now have with the ratification of this constitution?

The Republican party pushed for the 15th Amendment to be ratified. What was a major reason for the Republican party wanting African American men to gain the right to vote?

Newly opened African American schools needed teachers and educated people to teach these individuals. Many northern whites moved down south to fill these roles. What was the name given to these people?

What did most newly freedmen find work doing?

Why did African Americans go in search of family members following the Civil War?

Which group was NOT a part of the Republican party in South Carolina?

How did the Radical Republicans keep President Johnson's power in check?

The end of the Civil War was supposed to end slavery. Slavery did not officially end until the states ratified which amendment?

There were 3 plans of Reconstruction. Which plan wanted to end the war as quickly and was easiest on the south?

During Reconstruction, South Carolina's economy will rely on ______________________________.

What group now had to compete with African American sharecroppers when selling their crops?

Which Reconstruction plan continued with Lincoln's 10% policy while adding the southern elite had to individually request a pardon from the president and states had to ratify the 13th Amendment?

The era following the Civil War is known as, what time period?