Reconstruction
After the Civil War, what did most African-Americans in the South do?
They worked as sharecroppers
What laws were passed to restrict the liberties of freed Blacks?
Black Codes.
What was the common response to labor strikes?
Factory owners would break the strike through violence.
What challenges did Irish immigrants face in the U.S.?
Urban poverty and discrimination.
What practice did Rosa Parks resist?
Segregation on public buses.
What was the main cause of the situation described by Bishop B.W. Arnett?
Jim Crow laws
Who were the Radical Republicans?
A political group that strongly supported African-American rights and opposed Southern Democrats.
What did Samuel Gompers (labor unions) advocate for?
The creation of an 8-hour work day.
What led to the rise of urban poverty among immigrants?
Poor working conditions and low wages.
How were public facilities segregated?
Facilities were designated as "whites only" or "colored".
What was Abraham Lincoln's primary goal for Reconstruction?
To unify the nation.
How did Jim Crow laws affect African-Americans?
They enforced racial segregation and limited rights.
Which issues have immigrants faced in the U.S.?
Urban poverty, discrimination, and mistreatment by political figures.
How did the Industrial Revolution impact immigration?
It created more job opportunities, attracting more immigrants.
What did the phrase "kill the Indian, save the man" mean?
It referred to the assimilation of Native Americans into American culture by eliminating their cultural identity.
What did the Plessy v. Ferguson decision allow?
It allowed businesses to segregate their customers by race.
What was the significance of the 14th Amendment?
It granted citizenship and equal protection under the law to all persons born or naturalized in the U.S.
What was the primary tactic used in the Suffrage Movement?
Political protest and organization.
What is a muckraker?
A journalist who exposed social issues and injustices.
What was the impact of segregation on African-Americans in the 1950s?
It enforced discrimination and limited access to resources and opportunities.
What is one reason for the decline of African-American elected officials during Reconstruction?
Reconstruction ended because Northern engagement in the South ended.
What did Frederick Douglass say about emancipation?
He stated it was done under conditions hostile to the freedmen.
What conditions did Upton Sinclair expose in "The Jungle"?
Unsafe working conditions in the meatpacking industry.
Why did many immigrants come to the U.S. in search of a better life?
To escape poverty, persecution, or lack of opportunity in their home countries.
How did the Montgomery Bus Boycott influence the Civil Rights Movement?
It highlighted the struggle against segregation and galvanized public support for civil rights.