A. Multiple Choice
1. Established freedmen schools in Wilmington for the American Missionary Association. He later became the first elected state superintendent of public instruction.
a. George W. Swepson c. Samuel Ashley
b. James W. Hood d. Milton Littlefield
2. Appointed as assistant superintendent of public instruction by Samuel Ashley to establish black schools.
a. George W. Swepson c. Samuel Ashley
b. James W. Hood d. Milton Littlefield
3. A document serving as proof of a debt & requiring the repayment of the money borrowed plus interest.
a. principal c. martial law
b. bond d. white supremacy
4. A Raleigh banker who envisioned himself as the head of a great railroad empire. As part of a railroad ring, he stole $18 million from NC railroad bond.
a. George W. Swepson c. Samuel Ashley
b. James W. Hood d. Milton Littlefield
5. Also part of the railroad ring, a former Union general, he used $200,000 in railroad bond money to bribe NC legislators to issue $28 million in railroad bonds.
a. George W. Swepson c. Samuel Ashley
b. James W. Hood d. Milton Littlefield
6. After the railroad bond scandal, state taxes would barely be able to pay the interest, much less the _____, the original amount borrowed.
a. principal c. martial law
b. bond d. white supremacy
7. The belief that the white race is superior to the black race or any other race.
a. principal c. martial law
b. bond d. white supremacy
8. The law that gave the governor authority to use the military in emergencies to keep order.
a. Ku Klux Klan c. Shoffner Act
b. white supremacy d. martial law
9. A secret, racist organization that arose after the Civil War & that tried to restore political & social control to native whites through violence & intimidation.
a. Ku Klux Klan c. Shoffner Act
b. white supremacy d. martial law
10. A black man tortured by the Klan to force a confession of stealing. Although he identified his torturers, the county prosecutor released the men. The Klan later shot & wounded him & beat his daughters.
a. Wyatt Outlaw c. T. M. Shoffner
b. John W. Stephens d. Caswell Holt
11. A black leader of the Union League from Graham, he was hanged by the Klan.
a. Wyatt Outlaw c. T. M. Shoffner
b. John W. Stephens d. Caswell Holt
12. A state senator who sponsored a law against the Klan, he fled to Indiana when threatened with death by the Klan.
a. Wyatt Outlaw c. T. M. Shoffner
b. John W. Stephens d. Caswell Holt
13. A state senator from Caswell County who was killed by Klansmen in the courthouse basement in Yanceyville.
a. Wyatt Outlaw c. T. M. Shoffner
b. John W. Stephens d. Caswell Holt
14. When military forces are used to keep order in an emergency or when civilian forces cannot.
a. principal c. martial law
b. bond d. white supremacy
15. The military man appointed by Governor Holden to put down Klan activities in Alamance & Caswell counties.
a. Josiah Turner c. William W. Holden
b. Col. George Kirk d. Rutherford B. Hayes
16. The editor of the Raleigh Sentinel newspaper, a supporter of the Klan, he was threatened with arrest by Governor Holden.
a. Josiah Turner c. William W. Holden
b. Col. George Kirk d. Rutherford B. Hayes
17. The name given to Governor Holden’s attempt to put down Klan activities using military force in 1870.
a. Ku Klux Klan c. Shoffner Act
b. Kirk-Holden War d. martial law
18. As governor, he was impeached by the state House of Representatives, tried before the state Senate & removed from office.
a. Josiah Turner c. William W. Holden
b. Col. George Kirk d. Rutherford B. Hayes
19. His election to president in 1876, resulting from a political deal to get the electoral votes of Florida, Louisiana & South Carolina, ended Reconstruction in the South.
a. Josiah Turner c. William W. Holden
b. Henry B. Lowry d. Rutherford B. Hayes
20. He led a band of outlaw Indians & blacks in Robeson County from 1865-1872.
a. Josiah Turner c. Henry B. Lowry
b. Col. George Kirk d. Rutherford B. Hayes
21. All of the following are 3 examples of the customs that reminded blacks of their low social standing after the end of slavery except,
a. Blacks had to step off sidewalks to let whites pass.
b. Blacks could not go to the front door of a white’s house.
c. Blacks had to let whites drink first at wells.
d. Blacks could no longer be ordered around or whipped.
22. Black churches made all of the following improvements to black society during the Reconstruction Period except,
a. A white supervisor was required for blacks to worship.
b. Black children were taught to read & write.
c. Black churches taught leadership & public speaking skills.
d. Black churches became centers for social activity.
23. All of the following resulted from the railroad bond scandal except,
a. 72 miles of track was purchased for nearly $14 million.
b. The Republican party became stronger in the state.
c. The Western division of the railroad was delayed being built for about 15 years.
d. Governor Holden was able to get back about $4 million of the bonds issued.
24. All of the following are gains blacks made during Reconstruction except,
a. Slavery was abolished.
b. Blacks gained citizenship and equality under state law.
c. Blacks gained power & property to hold onto rights gained.
d. Blacks gained the right to vote & protection from arbitrary state actions.
25. All of the following are lasting effects that Reconstruction had on politics in the state except,
a. Democrats adopted the white supremacy issue.
b. Democrats would use violence to win elections.
c. North Carolina became a one-party state for nearly a century.
d. Democrats wanted all men, white & black, to participate in state government.
B. Extra credit. Use complete sentences.
26. In what ways do you think Reconstruction was successful? Unsuccessful? Explain.