History Questions

Briefly explain the Civil War amendments? Also, why do you think Frederick Douglass’ advocated for these particular rights for African-Americans?
What do you think were the accomplishments of Reconstruction of the Union after the Civil War? What were the negative aspects of Reconstruction after the Civil War?
What is the difference between separation of the races versus segregation of the races?
Briefly summarize the 1896 U.S. Supreme Court Case Plessy v. Ferguson and its consequences on American society.
What was the basis of the majority opinion in Plessy?
What was the “minority opinion” of the court in Plessy?
Based on the U.S. Constitution, which argument do you think had the most merit?
Who were the 10th Cavalry and what did they do?
How did the United States act as an “imperial power” toward the following countries at the turn of the century in terms of treatment and policy:

Puerto Rico

The Virgin Islands

Haiti

Liberia