UPUSH Period 5
What was a result of the disputed presidential election of 1876? 1. Reconstruction ended as federal troops were removed from the South. 2. Slavery was reestablished in the South by state legislatures. 3. New state laws were passed in the South to guarantee equal rights for African Americans. 4. A constitutional amendment was adopted to correct problems with the electoral college system.
1. Reconstruction ended as federal troops were removed from the South.
Constitutional amendments adopted during Reconstruction were intended to 1.provide legal and political rights for African Americans 2.end property and religious qualifications for voting 3.correct problems with the electoral college system 4.limit the number of terms of the president
1.provide legal and political rights for African Americans
The 14th amendment provides that no "state [shall] deprive any person of life, liberty, or property, without due process of law; nor deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws." A direct result of this amendment was that 1.the process of amending the Constitution became slower and more complex 2.the guarantees in the Bill of Rights were applied to state actions 3.every citizen gained an absolute right to freedom of speech and assembly 4.the power of the Federal Government was sharply reduced
2.the guarantees in the Bill of Rights were applied to state actions
A major purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation was to 1. give land to freedmen 2. end Jim Crow laws in the South 3. help the North win the Civil War 4. provide for new state governments
3. help the North win the Civil War
In their plans for Reconstruction, both President Abraham Lincoln and President Andrew Johnson sought to 1.punish the South for starting the Civil War 2.force the Southern States to pay reparations to the Federal Government 3.allow the Southern States to reenter the nation as quickly as possible 4.establish the Republican Party as the only political party in the South
3.allow the Southern States to reenter the nation as quickly as possible
The provision of the Radical Republicans' plan for Reconstruction that Southern States found most objectionable was that a former Confederate State could not be readmitted to the Union unless that State 1.gave land and money to former slaves 2.granted full citizenship to former Confederate leaders 3.ratified the 14th amendment 4.agreed to modernize its economy
3.ratified the 14th amendment
At the time of the Civil War, two major issues dividing the North and South were 1. welfare reform and income tax rates 2. immigration policies and westward expansion 3. loyalty to Great Britain and taxation without representation 4. states rights and the status of slavery in the West
4. states rights and the status of slavery in the West
Which of the following battles was the first major military engagement of the Civil War? A First Bull Run B Shiloh C Gettysburg D Antietam
A First Bull Run
Who ordered the fatal charge that would ultimately lead to the Confederates' defeat at Gettysburg? A General Robert E. Lee B General George Pickett C General J. Johnston Pettigrew D General George Meade
A General Robert E. Lee
Abraham Lincoln coined the iconic phrase "Four score and seven years ago..." in a speech commemorating which civil war battle? A Gettysburg B Antietam C Petersburg D Spotsylvania
A Gettysburg
What impact, if any, did the Emancipation Proclamation have on the outcome of the Civil War? A It isolated the South and gave the North the moral high ground. B It immediately forced the South to surrender in order to preserve slavery. C It was so unpopular it forced Lincoln to negotiate a truce with the South. D It caused General Sherman to defect to the Confederacy.
A It isolated the South and gave the North the moral high ground.
In 1864, which Union commander executed his total war strategy for attacking the Confederate South that became known as the "March to the Sea"? A William T. Sherman B Philip Sheridan C George Armstrong Custer D Ulysses S. Grant
A William T. Sherman
Which of these describes the 14th amendment? A. Defined citizenship in the United States to include freed slaves B. It outlawed slavery across the entire United States C. It gave all males, regardless of race, the right to vote D. It established the graduated income tax
A. Defined citizenship in the United States to include freed slaves
Which battle is considered the turning point and doomed the Southern Cause? A. Gettysburg B. Vicksburg C. Antietam D. Shiloh
A. Gettysburg
Which battle was fought in the North? answer choices A. Gettysburg B. Vicksburg C. Petersburg D. Shiloh
A. Gettysburg
Which of these best summarizes the idea of Manifest Destiny? A. God had chosen the United States to spread from the Atlantic Ocean west to the Pacific Ocean B. The rights of all men, including slaves, should be preserved in the new Constitution C. That Anglo-Americans are equal to other European colonizers, and thus war should be suspended D. That Native lands are property of Native nations and should not be annexed without proper documentation
A. God had chosen the United States to spread from the Atlantic Ocean west to the Pacific Ocean
What did the Dred Scott decision say? A. It considered slaves to be property without rights. B. It outlawed slavery in all U.S. states C. It required that slavery not be allowed in all new states D. It gave slaves all the rights of U.S. citizens
A. It considered slaves to be property without rights.
Which is not true about the Election of 1860? A. It prevented the Civil War for a few more years, creating an opportunity for compromise between the North and the South. B. The Democrat party split, creating a Northern Democratic party and a Southern Democratic party. C. Republicans decided against choosing a candidate who was well-known but radical on slavery, and instead chose Lincoln, a strong debater. D. The populous free states had enough electoral votes to select a president without the need for a single electoral vote from the South.
A. It prevented the Civil War for a few more years, creating an opportunity for compromise between the North and the South.
Secret organization that intimidate Blacks and worked to restore White supremacy A. Ku Klux Klan B. Freedom Riders C. Abolitionist D. Black Code
A. Ku Klux Klan
Which of the following is not true about John Brown's Raid at Harpers Ferry? A. Moderates in the North rejoiced at Brown's courage and believed there should be more violence in the South. B. Federal troops under the command of Robert E. Lee captured Brown and his band after two days, and were then tried for treason, convicted, and hanged. C. Southern whites saw the raid as proof of the North's true intentions - to use slave revolts to destroy the South. D. John Brown was a radical abolitionist who wanted to use guns from the arsenal to arm Virginia's slaves, expecting them to rise up and revolt.
A. Moderates in the North rejoiced at Brown's courage and believed there should be more violence in the South.
Which of these was an effect of the Dred Scott decision? A. The federal Congress no longer could issue laws regarding slavery legality in the United States B. The Civil War immediately began following the decision C. Slavery immediately was banned across the entire United States D. Slave revolts erupted across the entire South, leading to the Civil War
A. The federal Congress no longer could issue laws regarding slavery legality in the United States
Why did the South secede after the election of 1860? A. They feared Abraham Lincoln would outlaw slavery in all states B. After winning the election, Abraham Lincoln forced all Southern states to leave the United States C. There was a tie in the election and the North and South fought over the winner D. Abraham Lincoln wanted to force Southern states to pay higher taxes than Northern states
A. They feared Abraham Lincoln would outlaw slavery in all states
What made the "Radical Republicans" so radical? A. They pushed for immediate equality for black men in the United States B. They wanted to destroy the United States and found a new nation based on equal rights for all C. They combined many wings of the Democratic Party to form a new left-leaning Republican party D. They were the first party to win 2 presidential elections back-to-back
A. They pushed for immediate equality for black men in the United States
The Union gained control of the Mississippi River after capturing which of the following Southern cities? A. Vicksburg B Memphis C. New Orleans D Chattanooga
A. Vicksburg
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do? A Abolished slavery throughout the United States B Proclaimed the end of slavery in designated areas of the South that were in rebellion C Abolished all slavery in the South D Gave slaves the right to vote
B Proclaimed the end of slavery in designated areas of the South that were in rebellion
To what did the slang "Sherman's neckties" refer? A Gorgets B Twisted railroad rails C Nooses D Cravats
B Twisted railroad rails
The California Gold Rush led to which of the following? A. Dred Scott Decision B. Compromise of 1850 C. Kansas Nebraska Act D. Missouri Compromise
B. Compromise of 1850
Enforced a strict law saying runaway slaves in the North must be captured and returned to their masters. A. Underground Railroad B. Fugitive Slave Act C. Slave Codes D. Black Codes
B. Fugitive Slave Act
What was one outcome of the US-Mexican War? A. The United States gained control of the Oregon Country. B. Mexico gave up all claims to Texas. C. Texas and the new territories had to give up slavery. D. Mexicans living in the new territories had to move to Mexico.
B. Mexico gave up all claims to Texas.
Commander of the Confederate Army A. William T. Sherman B. Robert E. Lee C. Stonewall Jackson D. Ulysses S. Grantl War
B. Robert E. Lee
Which of these did the Compromise of 1850 not include? A. The establishment of popular sovereignty in the Mexican Cession area gained after the Mexican-American War B. The approval for Texas to join the United States C. California's admission to the United States as a Free State D. A strengthening of the Fugitive Slave law
B. The approval for Texas to join the United States
7. The Free Soil platform most directly led to which of these? A. A national sympathy for the conditions of slavery B. The election of Abraham Lincoln for the Republicans C. The expansion of the newly consolidated Democratic Party D. The expansion of slavery into Western Territories
B. The election of Abraham Lincoln for the Republicans
The Fugitive Slave Law of 1850... A. forced slave owners to capture their own runaway slaves B. forced all people in the United States to help catch runaway slaves C. got rid of slavery in the North D. allowed runaway slaves to settle in New York
B. forced all people in the United States to help catch runaway slaves
During Reconstruction, the Freedmen's Bureau was able to A. distribute 40-acre plots to all ex-slaves who wanted land. B. greatly increase the number of former slaves who could read (literate). C. convince many Southern whites to join the Republican Party. D. repress much of the violence committed against ex-slaves.
B. greatly increase the number of former slaves who could read (literate).
The Emancipation Proclamation freed the slaves answer choices A. in the Border States B. in the South C. in the entire US D. in the West
B. in the South
What was the last major campaign of the Civil War? A Wilderness B Spotsylvania C Appomattox D Shenandoah
C Appomattox
Which of these battles resulted in a Confederate defeat that was a turning point in the Civil War? A Atlanta B Antietam C Gettysburg D Petersburg
C Gettysburg
In what way, if any, was the Emancipation Proclamation so significant? A It authorized racially integrated military units and gave black soldiers equal pay and promotions. B It banned slavery throughout the nation. C It added the abolition of slavery to Northern war goals during the Civil War. D It simply reaffirmed the abolition of slavery which was promulgated by the Dredd Scott decision.
C It added the abolition of slavery to Northern war goals during the Civil War.
Which general said, "It is well that war is so terrible, otherwise we should grow too fond of it."? A Ulysses S. Grant B Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson C Robert E. Lee D William T. Sherman
C Robert E. Lee
After which battle did Lincoln issue the Emancipation Proclamation? A. Gettysburg B. Vicksburg C. Antietam D. Shiloh
C. Antietam
The United States gained which of the following from the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo in 1848? A. An undisputed claim to Oregon B. Control of the sugar trade with Cuba C. Possession of California and most of the Southwest D. Possession of the Philippines E. The right to construct a canal across the Isthmus of Panama
C. Possession of California and most of the Southwest
10. Which of these officially ended the Reconstruction Period? A. The Compromise of 1820 B. The Compromise of 1850 C. The Compromise of 1877 D. The Virginia Resolution
C. The Compromise of 1877
Laws designed to stamp out Ku Klux Klan terrorism in the South A. 13th Amendment B. Fugitive Slave Act C. The Force Acts of 1870 and 1871 D. Black Codes
C. The Force Acts of 1870 and 1871
Which of the following was NOT a provision of the Compromise of 1850? A. California would enter the Union as a free state. B. The slave trade would be abolished in Washington, D.C. C. The territories of New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Nevada would be created. D. A tougher fugitive slave law would be enacted.
C. The territories of New Mexico, Arizona, Utah, and Nevada would be created.
Which of the following contributed to the outbreak of the American Civil War? A The Dred Scott decision B The Raid on Harpers Ferry C The issue of slavery D All of the above
D All of the above
What impact did Manifest Destiny have on the debate about slavery? A None — Manifest Destiny did not address the rights of slaves. B Manifest Destiny urged slave owners to liberate their slaves and convert them to Christianity. C Manifest Destiny urged slaves to return to Africa because they were not citizens. D Manifest Destiny reignited concern about the status of slavery in western territories.
D Manifest Destiny reignited concern about the status of slavery in western territories.
Most of the generals from both the North and South gained experience as junior officers in what previous American war? A Spanish-American War B Revolutionary War C War of 1812 D Mexican-American War
D Mexican-American War
The territorial changes in the southwestern region of the US map most directly resulted from A. treaties made with American Indian nations B the purchase of land from France and Spain C the Spanish-American War D the Mexican-American War
D the Mexican-American War
Which of these was a part of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo? A. The Mexican Cession was split between the United States and Mexico. B. Mexico made a $15 million payment to cover claims of US citizens against Mexico. C. The boundary between the United States and Mexico was settled. D. Mexicans living in the area of Mexican Cession could become US citizens
D. Mexicans living in the area of Mexican Cession could become US citizens
"Fifty-four Forty or Fight!" was a slogan employed by expansionists in reference to __________________. A. Texas B. California C. Kansas D. Oregon
D. Oregon
As part of the agreement in the Compromise of 1850, how would the remaining territory from the Mexican Cession be decided? A. The Senate would vote B. The House of Representatives would vote C. The President would vote D. Popular sovereignty
D. Popular sovereignty
The Mexican War was started because of the......... A. Annexation of Louisiana B. Annexation of Florida C. Annexation of Nevada D. The Annexation of Texas
D. The Annexation of Texas
What treaty ended the Mexican War? A. The Treaty of Paris B. The Treaty of London C. The Treaty of Berlin D. Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
D. Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo
Commander of the Union Army at the end of the Civil War A. William T. Sherman B. Robert E. Lee C. Stonewall Jackson D. Ulysses S. Grantl War
D. Ulysses S. Grant
In 1860 Abraham Lincoln was elected president on a Republican platform that advocated all of the following EXCEPT A. higher protective tariffs B. government subsidies for a transcontinental railroad C. free western land for settlers who would live and work on it D. the exclusion of slavery from United States territorial possessions E. the abolition of slavery throughout the United States
E. the abolition of slavery throughout the United States
Which of the following statements best summarizes John Brown's attitude towards efforts to abolish slavery through moral suasion? A He agreed with these efforts as the best and most efficient method. B He agreed with these efforts because he abhorred violence. C He disagreed with these efforts because he wanted faster action. D He disagreed with these efforts because he was an atheist.
He disagreed with these efforts because he wanted faster action.
What consequences did Manifest Destiny have in the mid-19th century? A It brought democracy to the entire world. B It led to the passage of the Bill of Rights. C It led to conflict with Mexico. D It led to religious conflict between Protestants and Catholics.
It led to conflict with Mexico.
The Reconstruction plan of the Radical Republicans (1867) a. established military control b. was essentially the plan proposed by Johnson c. was prompted by the South's acceptance of the 14th amendment d. included seating former Confederate military leaders in congress
a. established military control
Both the Missouri Compromise of 1820 and the Compromise of 1850 settled conflicts between the North and the South over a. admission of states to the Union b. Supreme Court decisions c. presidential election results d. voting rights
a. admission of states to the Union
After the Civil War, Southern state legislatures attempted to restrict the rights of formerly enslaved persons by a. passing Black Codes b. ratifying the 15th amendment c. supporting the goals of the Radical Republicans d. enacting legislation to strengthen the Freedmen's Bureau
a. passing Black Codes
Jim Crow laws passed in the South during the late 1800s were designed to a. support civil rights for African Americans b. create a system of legal segregation c. give free land to formerly enslaved persons d. compensate landowners for damage done during the Civil War
b. create a system of legal segregation
Why did the Radical Republicans in Congress oppose President Abraham Lincoln's plan for Reconstruction? a. he called for the imprisonment of most Confederate leaders b. he rejected the idea of harsh punishments for the South c. he planned to keep Northern troops in the South after the war d. he demanded immediate civil and political rights for formerly enslaved persons
b. he rejected the idea of harsh punishments for the South
The "Black Codes" developed by the Southern States were designed to a. keep Southern blacks in the democratic party b. keep freed slaves subordinate to whites c. help freed slaves adjust to their freedom d. divide old plantations and distribute land to former slaves.
b. keep freed slaves subordinate to whites
The assassination of Abraham Lincoln affected events of the Reconstruction Period in that a. President Andrew Johnson was able to bring about a more lenient treatment of the Confederacy b. the attempts of the Radical Republicans to control Reconstruction policy were successful c. the Confederate states became eager to return to the Union d. the Ku Klux Klan lost its influence over Southern state governments
b. the attempts of the Radical Republicans to control Reconstruction policy were successful
Which action marked the end of Reconstruction in the United States? a. the ratification of the 14th amendment b. the withdrawal of federal troops from the South c. the creation of the Freedmen's Bureau d. the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson
b. the withdrawal of federal troops from the South
Which statement best describes the status of African Americans immediately after the end of Reconstruction in 1877? a. Most African Americans held factory jobs in urban areas. b. Most African Americans were able to take advantage of educational opportunities at colleges. c. Despite the passage of several constitutional amendments, African Americans found that gaining equal rights was very difficult. d. Political rights for African Americans were guaranteed in the South, but restrictions and discrimination increased in the North.
c. Despite the passage of several constitutional amendments, African Americans found that gaining equal rights was very difficult.
Before the Civil War, the principle of popular sovereignty was proposed to a. allow states to secede from the Union b. permit voters to nullify federal laws c. decide the legalization of slavery in a new state d. overturn unpopular decisions of the Supreme Court
c. decide the legalization of slavery in a new state
What was a common purpose of the three amendments added to the United States Constitution between 1865 and 1870? a. extending suffrage to Southern women b. reforming the sharecropping system c. granting rights to African Americans d. protecting rights of Southerners accused of treason
c. granting rights to African Americans
Which term refers to the idea that settlers had the right to decide whether slavery would be legal in their territory? a. nullification b. sectionalism c. popular sovereignty d. southern secession
c. popular sovereignty
In the late 1800s, southern state governments used literacy tests, poll taxes, and grandfather clauses to a. ensure that only educated individuals voted b. require African Americans to attend school c. prevent African Americans from voting d. integrate public facilities
c. prevent African Americans from voting
Which group benefited most directly form the Supreme Court decision in Dred Scott v. Sanford(1857)? a. abolitionists b. immigrants c. slave owners d. enslaved persons
c. slave owners
The most frequent basis for legislation expanding the role of the federal government in the guarantee of civil rights has been a. state court decisions b. the war powers of the President c. the Fourteenth Amendment d. the 18 year old vote
c. the Fourteenth Amendment
Which Supreme Court decision created the need for a constitutional amendment that would grant citizenship to formerly enslaved persons? a. Marbury v. Madison b. McCulloch v. Maryland c. Worcester v. Georgia d. Dred Scott v. Sanford
d. Dred Scott v. Sanford
At the beginning of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln maintained that the war was being fought to a. uphold national honor b. prevent foreign involvement c. free all slaves d. preserve the Union
d. preserve the Union
The institution of slavery was formally abolished in the United States by the a. Compromise of 1850 b. Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 c. creation of the Freedmen's Bureau in 1865 d. ratification of the 13th amendment in 1865
d. ratification of the 13th amendment in 1865
The Supreme Court decision in Dred Scott v. Sanford (1857) was significant because it a. allowed slavery in California b. outlawed slavery in the Southern States c. upheld the actions of the Underground Railroad d. ruled that Congress could not ban slavery in the territories
d. ruled that Congress could not ban slavery in the territories
What did The Missouri Compromise (1820), the Compromise of 1850, and the Kansas-Nebraska Act (1854) attempt to do? a. end fighting between farmers and Native Americans b. encourage manufacturing in the West c. increase the number of voters in elections d. settle disputes over the spread of slavery in the west
d. settle disputes over the spread of slavery in the west
