Unit 9 & 10-- Civil War / Reconstruction

Question 1

What were the main causes of the Civil War?

Answer 1

The main causes of the Civil War included slavery, states’ rights, economic differences, and political conflicts.

Question 2

True or False: The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by Abraham Lincoln in 1863.

Answer 2

True

Question 3

Fill in the blank: The first major battle of the Civil War was the Battle of __________.

Answer 3

Bull Run

Question 4

Who was the president of the Confederate States during the Civil War?

Answer 4

Jefferson Davis

Question 5

Multiple Choice: Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
A) 13th
B) 14th
C) 15th
D) 16th

Answer 5

A) 13th

Question 6

What was the primary goal of Reconstruction?

Answer 6

To rebuild the Southern states and integrate formerly enslaved people into society.

Question 7

True or False: The 14th Amendment granted citizenship to all persons born or naturalized in the United States.

Answer 7

True

Question 8

Fill in the blank: The __________ Act of 1867 divided the South into military districts governed by Union generals.

Answer 8

Reconstruction

Question 9

Which group emerged to oppose Reconstruction efforts and promote white supremacy?

Answer 9

The Ku Klux Klan

Question 10

What was the significance of the Freedmen’s Bureau?

Answer 10

It provided assistance to formerly enslaved people and poor whites in the South through education, healthcare, and employment.