The Quest for Freedom Unit Opener | Baamboozle - Baamboozle

What long-term impact did Realist writers have on literature following the Civil War?

They greatly influenced the literature of the following century, shaping the styles and themes that emerged at the turn of the century.

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What marked the eventual end of Reconstruction, and how did it come about?

Rutherford B. Hayes became president, ending federal control over the South.

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Whose narratives (autobiographies) helped bring attention to the evils of slavery?

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Which group of people working to free slaves realized they were themselves not entirely free?

Working for abolition made women more aware of the rights they had been denied.

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How did the Civil War influence American literature, particularly in the post-war period?

The war led to a shift in literary style from Romanticism to Realism.

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What was the human cost of the Civil War, and how did it compare to other U.S. conflicts?

By the war's end in April 1865, around 620,000 men had lost their lives, nearly equivalent to the combined casualties of all other U.S. wars until that time.

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What pivotal events led to the outbreak of the Civil War?

The election of Abraham Lincoln and the firing on Fort Sumter

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During this period of time, which reformer fought for women’s rights, including the right to vote?

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What was Abraham Lincoln's stance on slavery, and how did it influence the conflict?

He vowed to stop the spread, not abolish slavery. He considered the issue a moral question of right and wrong.

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Which one of these is not a key event in 1865?

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How did Lincoln approach Reconstruction, and what happened to his plans?

Lincoln sought a peaceful reunification and rapid recovery for the country. Unfortunately, his plans were cut short by his assassination within days of the war.

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