Question 1

What was not true about northern teachers, black or white, who came to the South to teach?

Accepted Answer

Northern teachers, both black and white, who came to the South to teach after the Civil War were often motivated by a sense of mission and commitment to educating freed slaves, rather than simply seeking a paycheck.

Question 2

What was the problem with the labor contracts for many blacks?

Accepted Answer

Labor contracts for many blacks were rarely done voluntarily or on an equal basis. They often ended up in a similar station as during slavery, with unfair agreements and limited options for negotiation or advancement. The Freedmen's Bureau did help some, but discrimination and exploitation still persisted.

Question 3

What was the first concern of many African Americans once they achieved freedom?

Accepted Answer

Many African Americans were separated from their families due to slavery, and their first concern was reuniting with them.

Question 4

The ________________ became the most important institution to blacks after Reconstruction.

Accepted Answer

The answer of The ________________ became the most important institution...

Question 5

What were some of the limitations of black teachers in the South?

Accepted Answer

Black teachers in the South were often poorly educated themselves due to limited access to education and discriminatory policies. Many were only able to attend segregated schools with inadequate resources and fewer opportunities for academic advancement. This lack of education and training made it difficult for them to provide a quality education to their students, further perpetuating the cycle of educational inequity.

Question 6

Which denomination was especially fast growing in the South after Reconstruction?

Accepted Answer

The African Methodist Episcopal (AME) denomination experienced significant growth in the South after Reconstruction. This was in part due to the creation of new AME churches by African Americans who were seeking autonomy in their religious practices and communities. AME churches were also active in advocating for civil rights and social justice, which resonated with many African Americans in the post-Reconstruction South.

Question 7

What happened to Circular 13 and Special Field Order # 15?

Accepted Answer

Both Circular 13 and Special Field Order # 15 were eventually revoked, and land that had been given to blacks under the order was returned to white owners. Despite the initial promise of these orders, the federal government ultimately failed to follow through on its commitment to ensure land ownership and economic opportunity for newly freed slaves.

Question 8

What do Fisk, Hampton, Tougaloo, and Avery Colleges have in common?

Accepted Answer

Fisk, Hampton, Tougaloo, and Avery Colleges were established as black schools by religious organizations and the Freedmen's Bureau after the Civil War.

Question 9

Who became president after Abraham Lincoln was assassinated?

Accepted Answer

Andrew Johnson became president after Abraham Lincoln was assassinated.

Question 10

What purpose did churches not serve for African Americans?

Accepted Answer

The statement mentions that churches were wealthy institutions that provided loans to its members, which helped them through difficult times. This option is the only one that directly relates to that statement. The other options mention the spiritual and cultural benefits of churches for African Americans.

Question 11

Which of the following is true about the Port Royal Experiment?

Accepted Answer

The Port Royal Experiment was a Union effort during the Civil War to provide aid and education to formerly enslaved individuals on the Sea Islands of South Carolina. Ex-slaves were given land to work and some were able to eventually purchase property.

Question 12

What was not a common feature of many sharecropping agreements?

Accepted Answer

Unfortunately, many sharecropping agreements did not include provisions about black rights or constitutional rights. In fact, some agreements were intentionally exploitative and kept sharecroppers in a state of debt and dependence. However, the other options listed (A, C, and D) were more common features of sharecropping agreements.

Question 13

What characteristics did some black and white ministers preach against in their sermons to the newly freed slaves?

Accepted Answer

Many black and white ministers preached against vices such as drinking, gambling, and lack of morals among newly freed slaves, as they believed that these behaviors were immoral and prevented individuals from achieving success and true freedom.

Question 14

Which of the following statements is true about the importance of education to blacks after Reconstruction?

Accepted Answer

After Reconstruction, many blacks saw education as crucial to their freedom and progress. They worked hard to establish schools and attended them despite great obstacles, such as lack of funding, discriminatory practices, and violence from white supremacists. The importance of education to the black community only grew in the decades following Reconstruction, as they recognized its potential to uplift and empower themselves and future generations.

Question 15

Which of the following is not true of Special Field Order #15?

Accepted Answer

The answer of Which of the following is not true...

Question 16

Why did the Freedmen's Bureau try to get blacks to sign labor contracts with white landowners?

Accepted Answer

The Freedmen's Bureau was established to provide assistance to newly freed slaves, and one of their primary goals was to help establish economic stability by encouraging former slaves to sign labor contracts with white landowners. This was seen as a way to ensure that crops could be produced and the economy of the South could recover after the Civil War. The Bureau also sought to protect the interests of newly freed slaves in these labor contracts by ensuring fair wages and working conditions.

Question 17

What was not a limitation of the Freedmen's Bureau?

Accepted Answer

The statement "The Freedman's Bureau was not supported by any whites in the North" is incorrect. The Freedmen's Bureau did have support from some white politicians and abolitionists in the North.

Question 18

How did some former masters react to the emancipation of their slaves?

Accepted Answer

Some former masters were deeply attached to their slaves, and were surprised and saddened when their former slaves chose to leave, often without even saying goodbye. The emotional reactions of masters varied widely, and some felt a great sense of loss after emancipation.

Question 19

What was the main purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau?

Accepted Answer

The Freedmen's Bureau was established after the Civil War to provide assistance to the newly freed slaves in their transition to freedom. This assistance included providing food, clothing, and medical care as well as helping them to find work and education opportunities. The bureau also played a role in settling disputes between whites and blacks and providing legal support to African Americans. Its primary goal was to help ensure the successful transition of these individuals from slavery to freedom.

Question 20

What would be an accurate description of black Presbyterian, Congregational, and Episcopal churches?

Accepted Answer

These churches often attracted more prosperous and lighter-skinned African Americans who were sometimes more integrated into the broader society.

Quiz 12: The Meaning of Freedom: the Promise of Reconstruction