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This test consists of 5 short answer questions, 10 short essay questions, and 1 (of 3) essay topics.

Short Answer Questions

1. It should be noted that Klansmen did not ride without fear of _________ or of meeting resistance.

2. African Americans realized that any successes they might find would depend on their ability to _____________.

3. The Reconstruction Klan seems to many African Americans to be a new form of the old ____________.

4. Almost without exception, those leaving the ___________ Party had to solicit black votes.

5. The Union League tried to mobilize newly enfranchised _______ and protect them through secrecy and armed self-defense.

Short Essay Questions

1. What industry in the United States had to shoulder the burden of industrial development?

2. Where did black officeholders seem to be present the most often?

3. What happened to those who supported or to those who had sympathy for the Union League and its goals?

4. What was happening in order to prevent black men from registering to vote and actually voting?

5. What organization was said to be a necessary response to the formation of the Union League?

6. What was the major achievement of Hiram R. Revels?

7. How did the Readjusters attempt to organize their party in 1879 in Virginia?

8. What are some of the positions which black men occupied during the time of more black influence?

9. What were some of the tactics used by members of the opposition to the black vote to keep blacks away from voting?

10. What were some of the rumors spreading about the black farm workers in some areas?

Essay Topics

Write an essay for ONE of the following topics:

Essay Topic 1

African Americans realized that in order to affect chance in society, they needed to become a part of the system.

Part 1: Why is it important to be involved in government and in politics?

Part 2: How do you think newly freed African Americans felt about holding positions of power?

Part 3: Why do you think African Americans were successful in gaining positions of power?

Essay Topic 2

Even before there was a presidential election, many slaves were convinced they were going to be free soon.

Part 1: Why do you think the slaves believed the rumors that they were going to be free?

Part 2: Do you think the slaves actually got their freedom because of Lincoln? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why is freedom so important to the slaves at this particular time?

Essay Topic 3

Rumors began to emerge that blacks were going to start murdering whites in order to get jobs and rights.

Part 1: Why do you think people feared African Americans?

Part 2: Do you think some blacks did murder whites in order to get jobs? Why or why not?

Part 3: Why do you think people spread so many rumors during this volatile time?

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