14. Document Project 14: Testing and Contesting Freedom

Quiz for Document 14.9 What the Centennial Ought to Accomplish, 1875

Quiz for Document 14.9: What the Centennial Ought to Accomplish, 1875

Choose the best answer to each question.

1. Using the centennial editorial, what can you infer about many Northerners' opinion of the state of the union by 1875?

Northerners believed it was time to end Reconstruction.

Northerners wanted to continue to protect the rights of southern African Americans.

Northerners were satisfied with the course and effects of Reconstruction.

Northerners advocated the resettlement of black Southerners to northern cities.

2. How do the Northerners view the Southerners as Reconstruction nears its end?

Northerners fear a second worse insurrection.

Northerners believe that most are sad to be back in the Union.

Northerners argue Southerners are content without slavery.

Northerners wish the South would secede again.

3. What appears to be the author’s goal for the United States?

To rekindle animosity

To condemn the South

To return to slavery

To encourage unity

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