test review sep 6

• What was the name of the Supreme Court case that addressed the status of enslaved people in the United States?

  Dred Scott vs Sandford
• What does the term "popular sovereignty" refer to in the context of American history?

  It refers to the principle that the authority of the government is created and sustained by the consent of its people.
• What type of literary work depicted the realities of slavery?

  A novel
• What was the purpose of the law requiring the return of escaped slaves?


  To ensure that escaped slaves were returned to their owners.
• What was the goal of the attempt to incite a slave rebellion?

  To challenge and overthrow the institution of slavery.
• Who engaged in debates with Stephen A. Douglas?

  Abraham Lincoln
• What was the significance of the Republicans gaining a majority during this period?


  It allowed them to influence legislation and policies regarding slavery and reconstruction.
• Who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln?

  John Wilkes Booth
• Where was President Lincoln assassinated?

  Ford’s Theatre
• Who became president after Lincoln's assassination?

  Andrew Johnson
• What was the 10 Percent Plan?


  A plan proposed by Lincoln that allowed Southern states to rejoin the Union if 10% of their voters pledged allegiance to the Union.
• What were the consequences of economic destruction and labor shift after the Civil War?

  It led to significant changes in the Southern economy and labor practices.
• What do both the Emancipation Proclamation and the 13th Amendment commemorate?

  • The legacy of the Civil War
  • The abolition of slavery
• What was confiscated for Arlington Cemetery?

  The estate of Robert E. Lee
• What did the 13th Amendment accomplish?

  Abolished slavery
• What did the 14th Amendment grant?

  Citizenship
• What was the purpose of voting rights protection after the Civil War?

  To ensure that all citizens, especially former slaves, could exercise their right to vote.
• What characterized Andrew Johnson's approach to Reconstruction?

  Quick restoration, leniency, and the rise of white supremacy.
• What actions did Andrew Johnson take regarding pardons and vetoes?

  He issued pardons and vetoed key legislation.
• What were the goals of stringed reforms and equality during Reconstruction?

  To promote civil rights and equality for all citizens.
• What were the Reconstruction Acts?


  Legislation aimed at rebuilding the South and ensuring civil rights for freed slaves.
• What was the outcome of white Democrats restoring power during Reconstruction?

  It led to the rollback of many civil rights gains made by African Americans.
• Why was Andrew Johnson impeached?

  For violating the Tenure of Office Act.
• What was the result of Andrew Johnson's impeachment trial?

  He was acquitted but his power was diminished.
• What was the purpose of protecting civil rights during Reconstruction?

  To ensure that newly freed slaves had equal rights under the law.
• How did Reconstruction assist both freedmen and whites?

  By providing opportunities for education and economic advancement.
• What was the impact of vetoed and undermined legislation during Reconstruction?

  It hindered progress towards civil rights and equality.
• What was the promise of land during Reconstruction?

  To provide land to freed slaves for farming and economic independence.
• What was the goal of economic independence for freed slaves?

  To enable them to support themselves and their families without reliance on former masters.
• What was the outcome of land provision during Reconstruction?

  It provided land but was largely ineffective in achieving economic independence for freed slaves.
• What were the reasons for the failure of Reconstruction?

  • Political opposition from Southern Democrats
  • Social resistance from white supremacist groups
• What was the main crop grown in the South during Reconstruction?

  Cotton
• How did cotton prices fluctuate during the Reconstruction period?

  Cotton prices initially rose but then declined due to increased competition.
• What characterized plantation farming in the South?

  It involved large estates growing cash crops using enslaved labor.
• What is sharecropping?


  An arrangement where farmers worked land for a share of the crop.
• How does tenant farming differ from sharecropping?


  Tenant farming involves renting land for cash or a portion of the crop, while sharecropping is based on working land for a share of the crop.
• Why could sharecroppers remain in debt?

  Due to high costs and poor harvests.
• Who made the Rules for Reconstruction? What government

  President and Congress. US Goverenment
• What does Reconstruction mean?

  Rebuild
• What event did Reconstruction follow in American History

  The Civil War