Which of the following is an example of sectionalism?
The South relied heavily on slaves, while the North relied on immigrant labor.
the South’s decision to fire on Fort Sumter
Lincoln’s decision to be a Republican
many African Americans moving west to become cowboys
The United States invaded Afghanistan in October 2001 because it
believed Saddam Hussein had weapons of mass destruction.
believed the Taliban government was offering a safe haven to Osama bin Laden.
believed that the Taliban had nuclear weapons.
believed that a Communist government was about to seize control of the country.
What impact did the nation’s railroads have on steel and other industries following the Civil War?
Very little, because it was almost 1900 before the first railroads were available for use in the United States.
They competed with steel and forced manufacturers to become more creative.
Industries thrived because railroads made it easier to ship products and materials.
They hurt the steel industry by allowing builders to get iron more easily.
Which of the following positions best describes Abraham Lincoln’s view regarding the South after the Civil War?
The South should be punished for rebelling against the US government.
The South should be allowed to secede peacefully and as a US ally.
The South should remain under military rule for an extended period.
The South must be rebuilt and made strong as soon as possible.
Effects of Emancipation on African Americans
Attacks on African Americans’ Rights after Reconstruction
Laws Limiting Southern Whites during Reconstruction
Laws Passed by the Government during the Red Scare
