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
What was the role of the Civil War in shaping the U.S. federal system?
  • It redefined the relationship between state and federal governments
What was the purpose of the Black Codes enacted in the South after the Civil War?
  • To maintain white supremacy and control over African Americans
What role did the 54th Massachusetts Regiment play in the Civil War?
  • It was one of the first African American regiments in the Union Army