What was the primary focus of the Civil Rights Movement that emerged after the Civil War?
  • To achieve voting rights and social equality for African Americans
Who was the first African American to receive the Medal of Honor for his bravery during the Civil War?
  • William Carney
What was one of the main outcomes of the Civil War in terms of federal legislation?
  • The passage of the Homestead Act
What was one of the main strategies used by the Confederacy during the war?
  • Defensive tactics to protect their territory