Question 1(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)

Question

Freed slave with hands in air and a caption saying Free.
Library of Congress 5174

Which of the following quotes reveals that the experience shown in the image was probably rare after the Civil War?

"My husband rents a little piece of land and us raise a corn crop and that's the way us do."
"The people are not able to pay the tuition, but they want to send their children to school."
"I am a Republican−a dyed in the wool Republican−the party of freedom and progress."
"All freedmen−with no lawful employment−shall be fined a sum−and imprisoned−"
Question 2(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
map of United States showing the many train lines of the Southern Railway system after the Civil War
© 2012 The Exploration Company

Railroads in the South were few before the Civil War. By the time it was over, most were destroyed. What does this map demonstrate?

railway building was a priority in the South during and after Reconstruction
little progress was made in repairing the structural damage of the Civil War
more people focused on building new factories over repairing railroad lines
the only new railroads built were those connecting the North to the South
Question 3(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
Ku Klux Klansman and white man shown holding a skull and crossbones over the heads of 2 freed slaves
Library of Congress AP2.H32 1874 (Case Y) [P&P]

In this image, whom is the artist portraying in a negative way?

African Americans
White extremists
Republicans
Scalawags
Question 4(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
Ku Klux Klansman and white man shown holding a skull and crossbones over the heads of 2 freed slaves
Library of Congress AP2.H32 1874 (Case Y) [P&P]

According to the image, life for freedmen during Reconstruction

was much better than it was under slavery
was much worse than it was under slavery
reflected the benefits of citizenship rights
reflected the challenges of citizen rights
Question 5(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
"Old Man Denman call all us together and stand on the steps and make he speech. 'You is free to go where you wants but I is beggin' yous to stay by me till us git the crops laid by.' The mens talk it over a-twixt theyselves and includes to stay. They says us might as well stay there as go somewhere else, and us got no money and no place to go."

"My husband rents a little piece of land and us raise a corn crop and that's the way us do. Us raises our own victuals. I has chillen through the year(s) and they done scatter to the four winds. Some of them is dead."

−Julia Francis Daniels

Which of the following was probably true about Julia Francis Daniels?

She and her husband left their former master's property to start a new life.
She and her husband bought their own property from their former owner.
She and her husband signed a farming contract with their former master.
She and her husband agreed to supervise the workers and their children.
Question 6(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
Former slaves shown casting a vote
Library of Congress AP2.H32 1867 Case Y [P&P]

Which of the following statements does the illustration support?

After the Civil War, African American farmers, businessmen, and soldiers voted for the first time in U.S. history.
During the Civil War, former slaves had the right to vote only if they owned businesses or served the Union Army.
After the Civil War, the image was printed to convince Congress that people in the South adjusted to freedom well.
During the Civil War, most Americans, in both North and South, were terrified at the thought of African American voting.
Question 7(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
Former slaves shown casting a vote
Library of Congress AP2.H32 1867 Case Y [P&P]

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution directly guarantees the right shown in this image?

13th
14th
15th
16th
Question 8(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
What change was often seen in the physical arrangement of plantations after the Civil War?

The land was divided into smaller plots with housing for sharecroppers.
They increased in size and added more housing for slaves.
Slave quarters were destroyed and all housing became concentrated near the main house.
They were divided in half with half of the land being given to the former slaves.
Question 9(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
Cartoon image of a tall, skinny man in a suit, nice shoes, top hat and glasses. The man is carrying a very large sack on his back that reads "C. Schurz carpetbag from Wisconsin to Missouri". He is also carrying a small bag in his hand that reads "Carpet Bagger South". As the man walks he is kicking up dust and in the distance stands a group of faceless people in average clothing. The cartoon is by Thomas Nast.
Library of Congress 1872

What type of person is being depicted in the cartoon shown above?

Northerner bringing donations to help freedmen
white Southerner who supported the Radical Republicans
Northerner traveling to the South to make money
former Confederate leader moving out of the South
Question 10(Multiple Choice Worth 5 points)
Together, the Black Codes and actions of white extremist groups

protected the rights of formerly enslaved people
inspired most people to accept the new ways of life
helped improve life in the Reconstruction-era South
circumvented rights in the Civil War Amendments

Answer 1

Let's go through the questions one by one.

Question 1: The quote that reveals that the experience shown in the image was probably rare after the Civil War is:

• "All freedmen−with no lawful employment−shall be fined a sum−and imprisoned−" This quote indicates that many freedmen faced legal and financial challenges, which would suggest that the experience of freedom depicted in the image was likely uncommon.

Question 2: The map demonstrates:

• "little progress was made in repairing the structural damage of the Civil War" This reflects the state of railroads in the South post-Civil War given the destruction during the war.

Question 3: In the image, the artist is portraying in a negative way:

• "White extremists" The imagery aligns with the Ku Klux Klan's intimidation tactics against freed slaves.

Question 4: According to the image, life for freedmen during Reconstruction:

• "reflected the challenges of citizen rights" The threatening imagery depicts the dangers faced by freedmen, showing that their lives were not easy or secure.

Question 5: It is probably true about Julia Francis Daniels that:

• "She and her husband signed a farming contract with their former master." This statement aligns with sharecropping practices common after emancipation.

Question 6: The illustration supports the statement:

• "After the Civil War, African American farmers, businessmen, and soldiers voted for the first time in U.S. history." This reflects the newfound voting rights granted after the Civil War.

Question 7: The amendment to the U.S. Constitution that directly guarantees the right shown in this image is:

• "15th" The 15th Amendment specifically prohibits denying the right to vote based on race.

Question 8: A change often seen in the physical arrangement of plantations after the Civil War was:

• "The land was divided into smaller plots with housing for sharecroppers." Sharecropping became a common practice in the South.

Question 9: The type of person being depicted in the cartoon shown above is:

• "Northerner traveling to the South to make money" The cartoon represents a "carpetbagger," a term used for Northerners who moved to the South during Reconstruction.

Question 10: Together, the Black Codes and actions of white extremist groups:

• "circumvented rights in the Civil War Amendments" These laws and groups worked to undo the protections established by the amendments.

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