Reconstruction Era - Present

Question 1

The Reconstruction Era was from ????-????

Answer 1

The era was from 1863-1877

Question 2

Where did the promises of the Reconstruction Era come from?

Answer 2

The promises of the era came from the Freedman’s Bureau

Question 3

What was the Freedman’s Bureau?

Answer 3

It was an agency Congress had created in 1865 to oversee the transition from slavery to freedom.

Question 4

What are the reasons reconstruction wasn’t successful?

Answer 4

The Black Codes which sought to limit freedman’s economic options.

Question 5

How was systematic racism developed?

Answer 5

Through the Black Codes which had re-established plantation discipline.

Question 6

What is the importance of the era?

Answer 6

Law amendments were passed that “affirmed the equality of all men before the law”.

Question 7

Additional terms:

• 13th Amendment
• 14th Amendment
• 15th Amendment
• Radical Republicanism
• Carpetbaggers
• Scalawags

Answer 7

• The 13th Amendment abolished slavery
• The 14th Amendment established that people born in the US are citizens
• The 15th Amendment prohibited federal and state governments from denying a citizen the right to vote
• Radical Republicanism was a period when Confederate states were controlled by the republican party
• Carpetbaggers were northerners who went to the south after the Civil War
• Scalawags were white southerners who supported the northern idea

Question 8

The Gilded Age was from ????-????

Answer 8

The age was from about 1870’s to early 1900’s

Question 9

Why was the period called the Gilded Age?

Answer 9

It was a period of growth that disguised the corruption of politicians and businessmen like a thin layer of gilded gold covered a non precious object

Question 10

What contributed to the development of “big businesses” and industries during this time period?

Answer 10

New and improved machinery that aided the work force and allowed for mass production.

Question 11

What were the effects of increased railroads?

Answer 11

The railroad shortened the amount of time that it took to cross the country. The rate of shipping and communications increased which had repercussions in every other industry.

Question 12

How did increase in machinery technology affect the farmers?

Answer 12

Farmers had gone into debt trying to purchase new machinery, and land that was needed to fully utilise the machines.

Question 13

Urbanization and increased population was a result of what factor?

Answer 13

New machinery created new job opportunities in growing cities such as Chicago, which brought in country dwellers. The influx of immigrants also contributed to growing populations

Question 14

Why was there a huge influx of immigrants?

Answer 14

Immigrants sought political freedom and economic prosperity

Question 15

What were some legislation that disenfranchised blacks? Provide 3

Answer 15

• Georgia Poll Tax
• Literacy Test
• Jim Crow Laws

Question 16

Which event ended the Native American guerilla warfare?

Answer 16

The last surrender of Apache warrior leader Geronimo

Question 17

What were some entertainment activities?

Answer 17

• Football
• Baseball
• The Circus
• Buffalo Bill Cody’s Wild West

Question 18

Who are 3 influential people of the era?

Answer 18

• Mark Twain: Came up with the term “Gilded Age” which historians use to refer to the period between 1870’s and 1900’s
• Hiram Revels: First African American to be elected into Senate
• John D. Rockefeller: Founder of the Standard Oil Company

Question 19

American Imperialism was from ???? - ????

Answer 19

The late 1800’s to early 1900’s

Question 20

What was American Imperialism?

Answer 20

Post Civil War, Americans became more interested in building an empire of their own, becoming more involved in foreign affairs, breaking isolationism, and exploring expansionism

Question 21

Why was the US limited in establishing international power?

Answer 21

There were no ambassadors to represent the American interests. Instead, there were only 24 American foreign ministers that were in key countries. These foreign ministers had often not gained their position through diplomatic skills or expertise, but through bribes.

Question 22

Why was the purchase of Alaska profitable for the US?

Answer 22

It added enormous territory to the country and gave the country access to rich mineral resources the region had, most notably gold which triggered the Klondike Gold Rush.

Question 23

What was the annexation of Hawaii?

Answer 23

The annexation of Hawaii was the debate on whether or not the US should annex the island of Hawaii. Some native residents saw it beneficial and in favor of it while others were against it.

Question 24

What was Kipling’s White Man’s Burden?

Answer 24

Kipling’s White Man’s burden was the belief that white men, being the superior race, had the duty to manage the affairs of other nations and cultures considered inferior.

Question 25

What caused Americans to become outraged over soldiers being in the Philippines?

Answer 25

Americans became outraged over reports of how American soldiers were treating Filipinos.

Question 26

World War I was from ???? - ????

Answer 26

World War I was from 1914 - 1918

Question 27

What was another name for WWI?

Answer 27

The Great War

Question 28

What do historians believe to be the catalyst of WWI?

Answer 28

The assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand and his wife. In June of 1914, the royal couple had been visiting the province of Bosnia when they were assassinated. The assassination upset the balance of stability in Europe and led to war.

Question 29

What is the meaning of neutrality and how did it apply to the US?

Answer 29

As the war escalated the US tried to remain neutral and not takes sides.

Question 30

What factors brought the US into the war?

Answer 30

• A German U-Boat had sunk the Lusitania a British passenger ship where 1,000 people were people were killed including 128 Americans
• President Woodrow Wilson wanted to join the allies and help fight against democracy
• German foreign minister Arthur Zimmerman had sent Mexico a telegram promising to help Mexico take over the territories they had lost in the Spanish American War

Question 31

What affects did the war have at home?

Answer 31

• Immigrants came from involved countries and sympathize with fighting countries
• Americans began to mobilize
• Industries expanded to create supplies
• Women and minorities filled jobs reserved for men
• Government sold war bonds or liberty bonds to raise money
• Taxes were increased
• American ate less food to increase exported food
• The Committee of Public Information ran propaganda campaigns to persuade citizen support

Question 32

What was The Great Migration?

Answer 32

It was the influx of African Americans from southern states to northern states.