Road To Civil War & Reconstruction Quiz

Road to Civil War & Reconstruction Quiz

1. The Fugitive Slave Law Act of 1850 resulted in all of the following, EXCEPT: A. It mobilized more resistance to slavery due to the enslavement of freedmen and free people. B. Appeasement of slave holders was indicative of the political status and interest of slave holders, presidents, senators, congressmen, etc. C. Justice...the law is the law and must be followed by all good citizens without inappropriate questioning. D. Gave power to police to deputize anyone who would assist in the return of property to owners.

2. The Institutionalization of Racism and subordination politically, economically and socially of particular groups of people began in the 1600s or 17th Century, but by the 19th Century had manifested into all of the following, mark all that apply. A. Slave Codes of the south prior to the civil war B. Black Codes or Jim Crow laws of the south post reconstruction C. The Act for the Government and Protection of Indians Statute 33 of the California State Constitution as well as "Indian Prices" and the "Digger Ounce" D. The Miner's Tax of 1850 and 1852 and People Vs. Hall ruling of 1854

3. White Supremacy was re-established throughout the south once Reconstruction was abandoned following this event: A. Garfield’s Election B. A Campaign of terror carried out by businessmen, land owners and government officials C. The compromise of 1877 D. Raid on Harper’s Fairy

4. the Reorganization of Indian territory into Nebraska Territory was proposed by Senator Stephen Douglas of Illinois for all of the following reasons, mark the exception A. The argument that indigenous peoples were uncivilized and stood in the way of human progress, and therefore should be removed. B. The desire to establish rail road’s through the territory C. The profit motive to develop real estate in the region D. To encourage abolition in the new territory

5. A=True B=False The Act for the Government and Protection of Indians passed in 1850 allowed for the indenture and enslavement of Indigenous peoples in California. It encouraged the "creation" of orphans and enslavement of children.

6. A=True B=False For the vast majority of time (until about the 1830s) that slavery existed as a institution, and was constructed by law, the justification was predominately that it was a "necessary evil," needed to build the prosperity and riches of a minority of people within America.

7. The Compromise of 1850 included all of the following with the exception of ______. A. The admission of California as a state in the union in 1850 B. The passing of the fugitive Slave Act Road to Civil War & Reconstruction Quiz

C. The Admission of New Mexico and Utah as states entering as free or slave based on popular vote D. The emancipation of slaves who would agree to fight for the American forces

8. All of the following were events that led to secession and civil war, mark all that applies. A. California Statehood B. B. Kansas Nebraska Act C. C. Dred Scott Case D. D. Fugitive Slave Act, 1850

9. A=True B=False Loewen argued that the twin legacies of slavery included the belief in white supremacy and black inferiority.

10. Mark all the following that Apply. The consequences and repercussions of the gold rush include. a. The acquisition of California/Mexican territory by the United States b. The rapid population decline of Maidu, Nissinan, Miwok, Pomo & other peoples c. The development of Humboldt county as the Hub of Indian slavery d. The rapid immigration of Americans and consequent population replacement & boom

11. Reconstruction ended when the government stopped addressing white racism, as a consequence which of the following developed, mark all that apply. A. The KKK and other white supremacy groups increased violence perpetrated on black individuals and communities, including male castration and lynching’s of men, women and children. B. Many African Americans from the south began an exodus north, only to meet with similar segregation and discrimination. C. African Americans continued to enjoy new rights and freedoms provided under the 14th and 15 amendments. D. The Compromise of 1877

12. True=A False =B While the legal status of African Americans changed after the Civil war, their access to American institutions that could have provided equal opportunities for raised status, standard of living and education remained unchanged.

13. True=A False=B Though the Civil War was fought over the expansion of different economic institutions, the “reconstruction” that followed permanently & drastically altered the status of African Americans in society. They were given long lasting equality and opportunities to be able to realize the American Dream.

14. In “Slavery without Submission, Emancipation without Freedom,” Zinn argues that the slave system developed a network of controls to repress slave rebellions that were ultimately re-instituted, by the end of reconstruction, for essentially the same purposes which included all of the Following EXCEPT A. Social reform system Road to Civil War & Reconstruction Quiz

B. The legal system including the writing and enforcing of legislation C. Armed forces, including the uses of militias, KKK and government military forces D. Race prejudice

15. In “Slavery without Submission, Emancipation without Freedom,” Zinn argues that Lincoln was not officially concerned with slavery one way or the other but maintaining the Union by whatever means necessary. It was in the government’s best interest to emancipate slaves to/or because…. Mark the exception a. Maintain financial interests of dominant social groups of the United States b. If the government began the process, they could decide consequences of the end of slavery c. Set limits to ramifications of emancipation and freedom d. It was good for business, leadership was ready for radical change

16. Following the civil war and Reconstruction the condition of African Americans in the south A. Remained little changed socially, economically, politically or legally from pre-civil war years. B. Legally free, therefore having met the goals and needs of the black communities C. Fully capable of purchasing land and goods and uplifting themselves if they really wanted to D. Now able to get up and leave the south, and enjoy the full economic, social, political and legal privileges of being black in the north.