What This Document Is
This document is a study guide and set of review questions designed to prepare students for the fourth comprehensive exam in HIST 2110, US A Comprehensive Survey at Georgia Southern University. It focuses on the Reconstruction era following the Civil War, the rise of industrialization, and the challenges faced by African Americans in the late 19th century.
Why This Document Matters
This study guide is essential for students enrolled in HIST 2110 who are preparing for a major assessment of their understanding of a pivotal period in American history. It’s intended for use during self-study and exam preparation, helping students identify key concepts and potential exam questions. The guide exists to consolidate learning and highlight areas needing further review.
Common Limitations or Challenges
This study guide provides questions and brief points – it does *not* offer exhaustive explanations or detailed historical analysis. It’s a tool for focused review, not a substitute for lectures, readings, or in-depth research. Users will still need to consult course materials and engage with broader historical context to fully prepare for the exam.
What This Document Provides
The full study guide includes questions and prompts covering:
* Sharecropping and its impact on African Americans
* Sherman’s Field Order No. 15 and its consequences
* African American experiences of freedom post-slavery
* The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments
* The role and activities of the Freedmen’s Bureau
* The end of Reconstruction and contributing factors
* The rise of Jim Crow laws and segregation
* The *Plessy v. Ferguson* Supreme Court decision
* The Convict Lease System and its targeting of Black individuals
* Comparisons of Booker T. Washington and W.E.B. Du Bois’ philosophies
* Foundations of US economic expansion
* Key inventions and innovators of the Industrial Revolution
* Vertical and horizontal integration
* The Sherman Anti-Trust Act.
This preview only provides a sampling of the questions and key terms covered in the complete guide. It does *not* include answers, detailed explanations, or the full range of topics addressed.