Question

Which of these was a MAIN purpose of the Freedmen’s Bureau?
Responses
A get former slaves electedget former slaves elected
B punish southern plantation ownerspunish southern plantation owners
C provide assistance to former slavesprovide assistance to former slaves
D oversee Reconstruction in the Southoversee Reconstruction in the South
Question 2
What was the role of Oliver O. Howard?
Responses
A He led the Ku Klux Klan.He led the Ku Klux Klan.
B He ran schools & hospitals.He ran schools & hospitals.
C He led the Freedmen’s Bureau.He led the Freedmen’s Bureau.
D He fought against the Bureau.He fought against the Bureau.
Question 3
The Freedmen’s Bureau was disbanded for what reason?
Responses
A It was too costly.It was too costly.
B Reconstruction ended.Reconstruction ended.
C It has achieved its goals.It has achieved its goals.
D Southern states blocked funding

Answer 1

Answers:
1) C — provide assistance to former slaves
2) C — He led the Freedmen’s Bureau
3) A — It was too costly (funding was cut and Congress allowed the Bureau to expire in 1872)