AQA A LEVEL HISTORY - 1K THE
MAKING OF A SUPERPOWER USA,
1865-1975 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Why was Johnson nearly impeached? - ANSWER-Johnson ignored the Tenure of
Office Act and dismissed Stanton. The Republicans decided to impeach him. After a
two-month trial, 35 Senators voted against him, which was one short of
impeachment. He remained president but with his credibility and effectiveness
destroyed.
When was the first Transcontinental Railroad built? - ANSWER-1869
What was a carpetbagger? - ANSWER-A northern-born white Republican living in
the South
What was a scalawag? - ANSWER-A term southern democrats applied to any white
southerner who allied with the Republican Party.
How many troops were placed in the South during Reconstruction? - ANSWER-
20,000
When was the Fifteenth Amendment ratified? - ANSWER-1870
What was the Fifteenth Amendment? - ANSWER-Gave African-American men the
right to vote
When did Grant become president? - ANSWER-1868
What dominated Grant's political career? - ANSWER-Political scandals
What was Black Friday in 1869? - ANSWER-A group of speculators attempted to
influence the government and manipulate the gold market. The failed plot resulted in
a financial panic on 24 September 1869, known as Black Friday. Even though Grant
was not directly involved in the scheme, his reputation suffered because he had
become personally associated with two of the speculators prior to the scandal.
When was the Tweed Ring scandal? - ANSWER-1873
What was the Tweed Ring scandal? - ANSWER-William Tweed ("Boss Tweed")
head of Tammany Hall and New York State Senator gathered him a small ring of
bigwigs who controlled New York's finances. Tweed's ring used embezzlement,
bribery and kickbacks to siphon massive chunks of New York's budget into their
pockets. Tweed was convicted for forgery and larceny in 1873 and given a 12 year
sentence.
, When was the Whiskey Ring scandal? - ANSWER-1875
What was the Whiskey Ring scandal? - ANSWER-The Whiskey Ring scandal of
1875 involved a network of distillers, distributors and public officials who conspired to
defraud the federal government of millions in liquor tax revenue. Grant's private
secretary, Badcock, was indicted in the scandal but, with the help of the president,
was later acquitted.
When was the end of Reconstruction? - ANSWER-1877
Political Effects of Reconstruction - ANSWER-- North not that harsh on the South
- Democrat party still controlled the South
- Carpetbagger influence had been exaggerated
- Radical Reconstruction was over before it began in many states
- White Southerners temporarily lost control of their Southern states
- In 50 years from 1864 to 1914 there was just one elected Southern president
What was the Fourteenth Amendment? - ANSWER-Stated that people who were
born in the USA or who were naturalised were US citizens, and all citizens were
guaranteed equality before the law. It also gave federal authorities the right to
intervene if states contravened its rules. This was to ensure the Civil Rights Bill
couldn't be changed.
What was Radical Reconstruction? - ANSWER-The years following the Civil War,
during which the former Confederate states were restored to the Union and former
slaves became citizens and gained the right to vote and hold political office. It was
also a time of violence and terrorism as many southern white people resisted the
change in the status of African Americans.
When was the Military Reconstruction Bill passed? - ANSWER-1867
What was the Military Reconstruction Act? - ANSWER-Imposed military rule on the
South with the exception of Tennessee. The ten remaining states were grouped into
five military districts, each placed under a federal commander. To get back into the
Union, Southern states had to elect national conventions which would accept the
Fourteenth Amendment.
When was the Command of the Army Act passed? - ANSWER-1867
What was the Command of the Army Act? - ANSWER-Reduced Johnson's military
powers
When was the Tenure of Office Act passed? - ANSWER-1867
What was the Tenure of Office Act? - ANSWER-Prevented Johnson from removing a
host of office-holders. This was to try to protect the Secretary of State, Stanton, who
was a critic of Johnson, and a Radical Republican.
When was Johnson nearly impeached? - ANSWER-1868
MAKING OF A SUPERPOWER USA,
1865-1975 EXAM QUESTIONS WITH
CORRECT ANSWERS
Why was Johnson nearly impeached? - ANSWER-Johnson ignored the Tenure of
Office Act and dismissed Stanton. The Republicans decided to impeach him. After a
two-month trial, 35 Senators voted against him, which was one short of
impeachment. He remained president but with his credibility and effectiveness
destroyed.
When was the first Transcontinental Railroad built? - ANSWER-1869
What was a carpetbagger? - ANSWER-A northern-born white Republican living in
the South
What was a scalawag? - ANSWER-A term southern democrats applied to any white
southerner who allied with the Republican Party.
How many troops were placed in the South during Reconstruction? - ANSWER-
20,000
When was the Fifteenth Amendment ratified? - ANSWER-1870
What was the Fifteenth Amendment? - ANSWER-Gave African-American men the
right to vote
When did Grant become president? - ANSWER-1868
What dominated Grant's political career? - ANSWER-Political scandals
What was Black Friday in 1869? - ANSWER-A group of speculators attempted to
influence the government and manipulate the gold market. The failed plot resulted in
a financial panic on 24 September 1869, known as Black Friday. Even though Grant
was not directly involved in the scheme, his reputation suffered because he had
become personally associated with two of the speculators prior to the scandal.
When was the Tweed Ring scandal? - ANSWER-1873
What was the Tweed Ring scandal? - ANSWER-William Tweed ("Boss Tweed")
head of Tammany Hall and New York State Senator gathered him a small ring of
bigwigs who controlled New York's finances. Tweed's ring used embezzlement,
bribery and kickbacks to siphon massive chunks of New York's budget into their
pockets. Tweed was convicted for forgery and larceny in 1873 and given a 12 year
sentence.
, When was the Whiskey Ring scandal? - ANSWER-1875
What was the Whiskey Ring scandal? - ANSWER-The Whiskey Ring scandal of
1875 involved a network of distillers, distributors and public officials who conspired to
defraud the federal government of millions in liquor tax revenue. Grant's private
secretary, Badcock, was indicted in the scandal but, with the help of the president,
was later acquitted.
When was the end of Reconstruction? - ANSWER-1877
Political Effects of Reconstruction - ANSWER-- North not that harsh on the South
- Democrat party still controlled the South
- Carpetbagger influence had been exaggerated
- Radical Reconstruction was over before it began in many states
- White Southerners temporarily lost control of their Southern states
- In 50 years from 1864 to 1914 there was just one elected Southern president
What was the Fourteenth Amendment? - ANSWER-Stated that people who were
born in the USA or who were naturalised were US citizens, and all citizens were
guaranteed equality before the law. It also gave federal authorities the right to
intervene if states contravened its rules. This was to ensure the Civil Rights Bill
couldn't be changed.
What was Radical Reconstruction? - ANSWER-The years following the Civil War,
during which the former Confederate states were restored to the Union and former
slaves became citizens and gained the right to vote and hold political office. It was
also a time of violence and terrorism as many southern white people resisted the
change in the status of African Americans.
When was the Military Reconstruction Bill passed? - ANSWER-1867
What was the Military Reconstruction Act? - ANSWER-Imposed military rule on the
South with the exception of Tennessee. The ten remaining states were grouped into
five military districts, each placed under a federal commander. To get back into the
Union, Southern states had to elect national conventions which would accept the
Fourteenth Amendment.
When was the Command of the Army Act passed? - ANSWER-1867
What was the Command of the Army Act? - ANSWER-Reduced Johnson's military
powers
When was the Tenure of Office Act passed? - ANSWER-1867
What was the Tenure of Office Act? - ANSWER-Prevented Johnson from removing a
host of office-holders. This was to try to protect the Secretary of State, Stanton, who
was a critic of Johnson, and a Radical Republican.
When was Johnson nearly impeached? - ANSWER-1868
