SC PASS Review

1. SC PASS Review Unit 1: Reconstruction

2. Question #1 Which of the following statement describes the goal of many southerners after the end of the Civil War? A- To try and hold onto the social, economic, and political life that they had always known. B -To recognize the end of slavery but not grant any new rights to the freedman. C- To keep the freedman in positions of social, political, and economic inferiority by passing Black Codes. D- All of these statements describe the goals of many southerners after the end of the Civil War.

3. Question #1 Which of the following statement describes the goal of many southerners after the end of the Civil War? A- To try and hold onto the social, economic, and political life that they had always known. B -To recognize the end of slavery but not grant any new rights to the freedman. C- To keep the freedman in positions of social, political, and economic inferiority by passing Black Codes. D- All of these statements describe the goals of many southerners after the end of the Civil War.

4. Question #2 What did southerners call Congressional Reconstruction? A- The 10% Plan B- Radical Reconstruction C- Presidential Reconstruction D- Johnson's Plan

5. Question #2 What did southerners call Congressional Reconstruction? A- The 10% Plan B- Radical Reconstruction C- Presidential Reconstruction D- Johnson's Plan

6. Question #3 Which of the following statements best explains the purpose of Lincoln's "Ten Percent Plan"? A- To punish the states that withdrew from the Union and waged war against the North. B- To punish the Southern landowners for their use of slaves by not allowing them to take part in Congress. C- To quickly bring the Southern states back into the Union so that they could return to the same lifestyle that had before the war. D- To quickly bring the Southern states back into the Union by simply ratifying the 13th Amendment and forming new state governments.

7. Question #3 Which of the following statements best explains the purpose of Lincoln's "Ten Percent Plan"? A- To punish the states that withdrew from the Union and waged war against the North. B- To punish the Southern landowners for their use of slaves by not allowing them to take part in Congress. C- To quickly bring the Southern states back into the Union so that they could return to the same lifestyle that had before the war. D- To quickly bring the Southern states back into the Union by simply ratifying the 13th Amendment and forming new state governments.

8. Question #4 What changes did President Johnson make to Lincoln's Ten Percent Plan? A- President Johnson took plantation lands away from the southern planter elite and gave the land to the former slaves. B- President Johnson required southern elite plantation owners to personally ask him for a pardon to return to the Union. C- President Johnson made it very difficult for the southern states to re- join the Union. D- President Johnson joined the Radical Republicans and attempted to punish the southern states by making them pay for war debt from the Civil War.

9. Question #4 What changes did President Johnson make to Lincoln's Ten Percent Plan? A- President Johnson took plantation lands away from the southern planter elite and gave the land to the former slaves. B- President Johnson required southern elite plantation owners to personally ask him for a pardon to return to the Union. C- President Johnson made it very difficult for the southern states to re- join the Union. D- President Johnson joined the Radical Republicans and attempted to punish the southern states by making them pay for war debt from the Civil War.

10. Question #5 How did Congress respond when the southern states refused to ratify the 14th amendment? A- They responded by sending the military into the southern states to insure that the states wrote new state constitutions recognizing the rights of freedman. B- They required more than 10% of the population to pledge their loyalty to the Union. C- They stopped funding for the Freedman's Bureau and began to support the work of carpetbaggers. D- They asked President Johnson to withdraw the 14th amendment so that the state could quickly rejoin the Union.

11. Question #5 How did Congress respond when the southern states refused to ratify the 14th amendment? A- They responded by sending the military into the southern states to insure that the states wrote new state constitutions recognizing the rights of freedman. B- They required more than 10% of the population to pledge their loyalty to the Union. C- They stopped funding for the Freedman's Bureau and began to support the work of carpetbaggers. D- They asked President Johnson to withdraw the 14th amendment so that the state could quickly rejoin the Union.

12. Question #6 What main goal did many Republicans in the North share during Reconstruction? A- Allowing government officials to enforce Black Codes. B- Building strong support for groups like the Ku Klux Klan. C- Helping the freedman to move to the North to find work in factories. D- Adding additional members to their political party by helping the freedman.

13. Question #6 What main goal did many Republicans in the North share during Reconstruction? A- Allowing government officials to enforce Black Codes. B- Building strong support for groups like the Ku Klux Klan. C- Helping the freedman to move to the North to find work in factories. D- Adding additional members to their political party by helping the freedman.

14. Question #7 Which of the following brought an end to slavery in the United States? A- Emancipation Proclamation B- 13th amendment C- 14th amendment D- 15th amendment

15. Question #7 Which of the following brought an end to slavery in the United States? A- Emancipation Proclamation B- 13th amendment C- 14th amendment D- 15th amendment

16. Question #8 Why did southerners strongly criticize the passing of the 15th amendment? A- They did not want to lose their slave labor work force that made cotton production so profitable. B- They did not believe that freedman should have equal rights under the law as white plantation owners. C- They believed that the freedman would vote for Republicans and make them the dominant political party in the south. D- They did not believe that Lincoln would have passed the amendment had he not been assassinated.

17. Question #8 Why did southerners strongly criticize the passing of the 15th amendment? A- They did not want to lose their slave labor work force that made cotton production so profitable. B- They did not believe that freedman should have equal rights under the law as white plantation owners. C- They believed that the freedman would vote for Republicans and make them the dominant political party in the south. D- They did not believe that Lincoln would have passed the amendment had he not been assassinated.

18. Question #9 Although the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments were designed to protect the rights of the freedman, how did white southerners attempt to ensure that freedman did not become their equal? A- They kept them economically disadvantaged by refusing to sell land to freedman. B- They violated their newly acquired rights through the use of threats and violence by the Ku Klux Klan. C- They forced the freedman into a continuous cycle of debt through sharecropping. D- All of the above were attempts by white southerners to make sure that freedman did not become their equal.

19. Question #9 Although the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments were designed to protect the rights of the freedman, how did white southerners attempt to ensure that freedman did not become their equal? A- They kept them economically disadvantaged by refusing to sell land to freedman. B- They violated their newly acquired rights through the use of threats and violence by the Ku Klux Klan. C- They forced the freedman into a continuous cycle of debt through sharecropping. D- All of the above were attempts by white southerners to make sure that freedman did not become their equal.

20. Question #10 Why did General Sherman's 'forty acres and a mule' land distribution idea not become a reality? A- Southerners did not want to give away quality lands that could be used to produce cotton. B- The government respected the property rights of whites to own their land. C- There was not enough land to distribute to all the freedman. D- All of the above are true statements.

21. Question #10 Why did General Sherman's 'forty acres and a mule' land distribution idea not become a reality? A- Southerners did not want to give away quality lands that could be used to produce cotton. B- The government respected the property rights of whites to own their land. C- There was not enough land to distribute to all the freedman. D- All of the above are true statements.

22. Question #11 Which of the following statements describe the role of the Freedman's Bureau? A- It provided food, clothing, medical care, and education to the freedman. B- It helped the freedman find jobs and provided some protection in their labor contracts. C- It helped freedman establish the sharecropping relationship with the worker-less plantation owners. D- All the above are true statements describing the role of the Freedman's Bureau.

23. Question #11 Which of the following statements describe the role of the Freedman's Bureau? A- It provided food, clothing, medical care, and education to the freedman. B- It helped the freedman find jobs and provided some protection in their labor contracts. C- It helped freedman establish the sharecropping relationship with the worker-less plantation owners. D- All the above are true statements describing the role of the Freedman's Bureau.

24. Question #12 Which of the following events officially brought an end to Reconstruction? A- 13th Amendment B- 15th amendment C- Radical Reconstruction D- Compromise of 1877

25. Question #12 Which of the following events officially brought an end to Reconstruction? A- 13th Amendment B- 15th amendment C- Radical Reconstruction D- Compromise of 1877

26. Question #13 How did Southern planters respond to losing their slaves and lack of cash to hire free workers? A- Southern planters attempted to return to the indentured servant system. B- They nullified the 13th Amendment and attempted to bring back slavery. C- They moved away from an agriculturally based system to one based on industry. D- They turned to sharecropping to work their land.

27. Question #13 How did Southern planters respond to losing their slaves and lack of cash to hire free workers? A- Southern planters attempted to return to the indentured servant system. B- They nullified the 13th Amendment and attempted to bring back slavery. C- They moved away from an agriculturally based system to one based on industry. D- They turned to sharecropping to work their land.

28. Question #14 After freedom, we worked on shares a while. Then we rented. When we worked on shares, we couldnt make nothing, just overalls and something to eat. Half went to the other man and you would destroy your half if you werent careful. A man that didnt know how to count would always lose. He might lose anyhow. They didnt give no itemized statement. No, you just had to take their word. They never give you no details. They just say you owe so much. No matter how good account you kept, you had to go by their account and now, Brother, Imtellin you the truth about this. You had to take the white mans work on note, and everything. Anything you wanted, you could git if you were a good hand. You could git anything you wanted as long as you worked. If you didnt make no money, thats all right; they would advance you more. But you better not leave him, you better not try to leave and get caught. Theyd keep you in debt. They were sharp.

29. Question #14 Based on the short passage, what conclusion could you draw about the life of a sharecropper? A- That although they had more freedoms, sharecroppers were still under the control of the Southern planters. B- That Reconstruction allowed sharecroppers to become economically independent of the Southern planters. C- Sharecroppers were now socially and economically equal to the Southern planter elite. D- That high taxes proved an economic burden on the sharecroppers. .

30. Question #14 Based on the short passage, what conclusion could you draw about the life of a sharecropper? A- That although they had more freedoms, sharecroppers were still under the control of the Southern planters. B- That Reconstruction allowed sharecroppers to become economically independent of the Southern planters. C- Sharecroppers were now socially and economically equal to the Southern planter elite. D- That high taxes proved an economic burden on the sharecroppers. .

31. Question #15 Which of the following statements describes a 'scalawag'? A- A member of the northern society who came to the south to work for the Freedman's Bureau. B- A poor southern white who cooperated with the Republican government so that they could have a political voice. C- A member of any terrorists group that attempted to threaten or harm freedman. D- A white southerner who left the south to work in factories in the north. .

32. Question #15 Which of the following statements describes a 'scalawag'? A- A member of the northern society who came to the south to work for the Freedman's Bureau. B- A poor southern white who cooperated with the Republican government so that they could have a political voice. C- A member of any terrorists group that attempted to threaten or harm freedman. D- A white southerner who left the south to work in factories in the north. .

33. Question #15 Which of the following statements describes a 'scalawag'? A- A member of the northern society who came to the south to work for the Freedman's Bureau. B- A poor southern white who cooperated with the Republican government so that they could have a political voice. C- A member of any terrorists group that attempted to threaten or harm freedman. D- A white southerner who left the south to work in factories in the north. .

34. SC Pass Review Unit 2: Westward Expansion

35. Question #16 Which of the following cities was known as the "Gateway to the West"? A- Chicago B- St. Louis C- San Francisco D- New Orleans

36. Question #16 Which of the following cities was known as the "Gateway to the West"? A- Chicago B- St. Louis C- San Francisco D- New Orleans

37. Question #17 Which of the following groups were the first to create trails traveled by covered wagons? A- Native Americans B- Fur Traders C- Missionaries D- transcontinental railroad

38. Question #17 Which of the following groups were the first to create trails traveled by covered wagons? A- Native Americans B- Fur Traders C- Missionaries D- transcontinental railroad

39. Question #18 Which of the following forms of technology transformed the Great Plains into the "American Breadbasket"? A- The steel plow B- The mechanical reaper C- The windmill D- All of the above.

40. Question #18 Which of the following forms of technology transformed the Great Plains into the "American Breadbasket"? A- The steel plow B- The mechanical reaper C- The windmill D- All of the above.

41. Question #19 Why did the railroads consider the buffalo to be a nuisance to their companies? A- The iron rails for the railroad track were trampled and mangled by the herds. B- The dust raised by the great herds covered the trains and made it difficult for the train engineers to breathe. C- The railroads had to build their railroad tracks around the migrant paths that the buffalo made across the plains. D- All of the above are reasons why the railroads considered the buffalo a nuisance.

42. Question #19 Why did the railroads consider the buffalo to be a nuisance to their companies? A- The iron rails for the railroad track were trampled and mangled by the herds. B- The dust raised by the great herds covered the trains and made it difficult for the train engineers to breathe. C- The railroads had to build their railroad tracks around the migrant paths that the buffalo made across the plains. D- All of the above are reasons why the railroads considered the buffalo a nuisance.

43. Question #20 Which of the following would be considered a negative consequence of building the transcontinental railroad? A- The railroad fostered trade and economic growth by providing western farmers with a means of getting their crops to market. B- The railroad sold land along the tracks to settlers to help fund the laying of tracks. C- Factories, built along the railroad tracks, produced smoke and waste which polluted the air and water. D- Cash crops, like corn and wheat, became profitable as did the raising of cattle and pigs.

44. Question #20 Which of the following would be considered a negative consequence of building the transcontinental railroad? A- The railroad fostered trade and economic growth by providing western farmers with a means of getting their crops to market. B- The railroad sold land along the tracks to settlers to help fund the laying of tracks. C- Factories, built along the railroad tracks, produced smoke and waste which polluted the air and water. D- Cash crops, like corn and wheat, became profitable as did the raising of cattle and pigs.

45. Question #21 Which of the following was a direct result of the completion of the transcontinental railroad? A- Helped to create major industries such a flour milling and meat processing in Chicago. B- Caused an increase in mining due to the need for coal to run the locomotives. C- Cash crops like corn and wheat became profitable since they could be shipped to cities in the East. D- All of the above were a direct result of the completion of the transcontinental railroad.

46. Question #21 Which of the following was a direct result of the completion of the transcontinental railroad? A- Helped to create major industries such a flour milling and meat processing in Chicago. B- Caused an increase in mining due to the need for coal to run the locomotives. C- Cash crops like corn and wheat became profitable since they could be shipped to cities in the East. D- All of the above were a direct result of the completion of the transcontinental railroad.

47. Question #22 In 1862, the Homestead Act was passed into law. Any US citizen or intended US citizen could file an application with the government. If accepted, the person would receive 160 acres of government land. The homesteader had to live on the land for five years, build a home, and grow crops. After five years, the homesteader could file for the deed to the land by submitting proof of living there and making improvements to the land. The physical conditions on the frontier presented a huge challenge for the homesteaders. Crops were threatened or destroyed by wind, winter, or insects. The Great Plains presented a challenge when building a home for there were few trees. Limited fuel and water made daily life difficult. The dry plains made it difficult to raise crops. As a result, many homesteaders did not stay on the land long enough to receive the deed.

48. Question #22 Based on the reading selection, why didn't many homesteaders stay on the land long enough to receive the deed? A -Homesteaders did not trust the government to fulfill their promise of giving them the deed to the land after five years. B- Native Americans made life too difficult for the homesteaders to stay five years to receive the deed to the land. C- The homesteaders did not fulfill the contract by improving the condition of the land over the five years that they lived on the land. D- Life could be so difficult on the prairie for the homesteaders that they could not last the five years to claim their deed to the land.

49. Question #22 Based on the reading selection, why didn't many homesteaders stay on the land long enough to receive the deed? A -Homesteaders did not trust the government to fulfill their promise of giving them the deed to the land after five years. B- Native Americans made life too difficult for the homesteaders to stay five years to receive the deed to the land. C- The homesteaders did not fulfill the contract by improving the condition of the land over the five years that they lived on the land. D- Life could be so difficult on the prairie for the homesteaders that they could not last the five years to claim their deed to the land.

50. Question #23