Reconstruction in Georgia — Unit test Answers

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Under the provisions of the Wade-Davis Bill of 1864,

A
Southern states would be under the rule of military governors.
B
ten percent of a state’s citizens were required to swear loyalty.
C
any former Confederate supporters could take part in government.
D
Reconstruction would be much easier to accomplish in the South.
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In the Scott v. Sandford case, the Supreme Court

A
ruled in favor of Sandford.
B
threw the case out of court.
C
ruled in favor of Scott.
D
declared a mistrial.
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Who opposed Dred Scott in his court case?

A
his enslaver, Sandford
B
his enslaver’s widow
C
the federal government
D
the state of Missouri
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After the Thirteenth Amendment became part of the Constitution,

A
the South could enforce the Black Codes.
B
segregation was outlawed in public schools.
C
African Americans gained the right to vote.
D
slavery became illegal across the United States.
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The congressmen who wanted to take a more punitive approach to Reconstruction were

A
Confederate leaders.
B
Northern Democrats.
C
Southern Democrats.
D
Radical Republicans.
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The Freedmen’s Bureau in Georgia helped

A
ensure all African Americans were freed.
B
ensure the social welfare of African Americans.
C
African Americans protest the new constitution.
D
African Americans who were running for office.
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A grandfather clause was a law that

A
required voters to pay a tax in order to vote.
B
required voters to pass a test in order to vote.
C
allowed white voters to avoid discriminatory laws.
D
allowed only older African Americans to vote.
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The Union wanted to capture Fort Pulaski because it would help the Union

A
enforce the Southern blockade.
B
launch other attacks in the South.
C
establish military headquarters in the South.
D
replace the Southern blockade.
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How did Republicans in Congress overcome President Johnson’s disapproval of the Reconstruction Acts?

A
They overturned many of his vetoes with their vote.
B
They forced Johnson to resign as president.
C
They worked together with Johnson to pass the laws.
D
They had the support of former Confederate leaders.
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Which conditions best describe Andersonville Prison? Check all that apply.It was safe.It was the least crowded.It had high disease rates.It lacked food supplies.It lacked clean water.It had few deaths.It lacked barracks.

A
It was safe.
B
It was the least crowded.
C
It had high disease rates.
D
It lacked food supplies.
E
It lacked clean water.
F
It had few deaths.
G
It lacked barracks.
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As a result of the creation of Black Codes in the South, African Americans

A
once again became enslaved.
B
could only live and work in certain places.
C
were allowed to vote and hold office.
D
could find work wherever they wanted.
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Which of the following granted citizenship to all African Americans?

A
the Thirteenth Amendment
B
the Fourteenth Amendment
C
the Reconstruction Acts
D
the Black Codes
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After Reconstruction, African Americans in Georgia experienced

A
economic advantages.
B
economic hardships.
C
the ability to vote.
D
election to office.
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The Emancipation Proclamation took effect

A
immediately after President Lincoln wrote it.
B
before the battles of Chancellorsville and Antietam.
C
many years after the end of the Civil War.
D
after Southern states refused to rejoin the Union.
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The map shows the Atlanta Campaign of 1864.

Question illustration
A
main highway between the two cities.
B
route taken by the Union forces attacking Atlanta.
C
main river between Chattanooga and Atlanta.
D
route taken by the Union forces attacking Chattanooga.

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