Which was a danger for African American troops who fought for the Union?

If captured, they could be sold into slavery

Why did Northerners believe Richmond, Virginia to be so important?

They believed war was won if they captured Southern capital

Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation declared that

Slaves in Confederate states were free

Why did Lincoln echo the words of the Declaration of Independence in the Gettysburg Address?

To remind people of the ideals they were fighting for

What was the significance of the Battle of Vicksburg?

Union army gained control of Mississippi River

How did Jefferson Davis compare the Civil War with American Revolution

South was fighting for same freedoms as founding fathers

Rose Greenhow was a spy that gave the Southern Army what info?

That the Union was marching on their way to Richmond

What challenge did Lincoln face on his home front?

A number of problems caused by Northerners who opposed war

Which is a true statement?

The Civil War was the first truly modern war

Why is it said the Battle of Antietam was a loss for both sides?

It was the bloodiest day of the war

What did Union troops find when they reached Bull Run?

Southern army knew of their plan and was waiting for them

What was the first step of the Anaconda Plan?

Blockade/close most Southern ports in South to foreign ships

What was the significance of the Battle of Bull Run?

It proved that a quick victory was impossible

Why was the Battle of Gettysburg a turning point in the war?

Gen Lee lost so many troops he could only wage defensively

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1
Which was a danger for African American troops who fought for the Union?
They had no weapons
Frequently being attacked by other Union soldiers
If captured, they could be sold into slavery
If captured, they could be forced to fight for Confederacy
2
Which of these was a Northern advantage to start the Civil War?
Fighting in a familiar territory
Highly trained soldiers
Abundant natural resources
Control of Mississippi River
3
Most of the Southern farmlands had been used up for what?
cotton
rice
tobacco
corn
4
Why did Northerners believe Richmond, Virginia to be so important?
Union could divide Confederacy in two
They made really good spaghetti
Supplies entered Confederacy through Richmond
They believed war was won if they captured Southern capital
5
Which of these was a Southern advantage to start the Civil War
Strong military leadership
Large population
Control of railway system
Many factories and businesses
6
Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation declared that
Slaves throughout the world were free
Slaves in Confederate states were free
Slaves in U.S. territories were free
Slaves in Union states were free
7
Why did Lincoln echo the words of the Declaration of Independence in the Gettysburg Address?
To convince people that God was on the Union side
Making point Union was fighting for freedom against South
To remind people of the ideals they were fighting for
He had admiration for Thomas Jefferson, often used his words
8
What was the biggest geographical disadvantage of the South?
bayous of Louisianna
Gulf of Mexico
Mississippi River
Appalachian Mountains
9
What was the significance of the Battle of Vicksburg?
The confederate army kept control of Mississippi River
All slaves were free in Confederate states
Union army gained control of Mississippi River
Confederacy would never again attempt to advance North
10
How did Jefferson Davis compare the Civil War with American Revolution
South was fighting for same freedoms as founding fathers
Viewed South as group of colonies breaking free of tyranny
Ideals of Washington, Jefferson, Franklin survived in South
Believed Union was perpetual, never to be broken
11
Rose Greenhow was a spy that gave the Southern Army what info?
That the Union had no leadership
That the Union had an Anaconda Plan
That the Union was marching on their way to Richmond
That the Union had a huge pizza party
12
Which describes Gen Sherman's march through Georgia?
An example of total war
Bloodiest battle of the war
A defeat for both armies
Peaceful end to the conflict
13
The President of the Confederacy was
Jefferson Davis
Thomas Jefferson
Robert E Lee
Stonewall Jackson
14
What was Jefferson Davis's role prior to becoming President of the Confederate States?
Wealthy plantation owner
Northern abolitionist
Mississippi Senator
Candidate in 1860 Presidential Election
15
What challenge did Lincoln face on his home front?
Members of Congress refused to approve money for war
He faced a strong opponent in the presidential race
A number of problems caused by Northerners who opposed war
So many farmers left to fight that there were food shortages
16
What was the single greatest cause of death in the Civil War
Cannon ball
Disease
Rifles
Mini Ball
17
Which is a true statement?
Relatively few people in the North faced any personal losses
The Civil War was the first truly modern war
The war finally settled conflicts between North and South
The South recovered from the war in a single generation
18
Why is it said the Battle of Antietam was a loss for both sides?
Both sides lost the will to continue fighting
Neither side claimed victory in the battle
Both Generals were killed in the battle
It was the bloodiest day of the war
19
What accounted for the high value of exports in the South
Cotton production
Iron and steel production
Banking
Railroads
20
Clara Barton worked with wounded soldiers and later founded the
Nurses's Union
American Red Cross
Hospitals for Soldiers
American Field Hospital
21
What did Union troops find when they reached Bull Run?
Rose Greenhow showed them a path to avoid Southern army
Southern soldiers napping mid day
Town's citizens waiting to defend their town
Southern army knew of their plan and was waiting for them
22
What was the first step of the Anaconda Plan?
Gain control of Missouri River
To capture Atlanta and bring Confederacy to its knees
Blockade/close most Southern ports in South to foreign ships
To capture Richmond, Virginia
23
Which document did Lincoln reference in his Gettysburg Address?
U.S. Constitution
Preamble to the Constitution
Declaration of Independence
Emancipation Proclamation
24
What was the significance of the Battle of Bull Run?
It showed the North would win
It proved the South was weak
It showed that armies were unwilling to fight long battles
It proved that a quick victory was impossible
25
John Brown had a war against ....
Slavery
Mexico
Government
Religion
26
Why was the Battle of Gettysburg a turning point in the war?
South victory convinced European nations to lend support
Battle convinced both sides to declare truce and end war
Gen Lee lost so many troops he could only wage defensively
Morale of Union soldiers so low determination had vanished
27
In what year did the Union Army capture Richmond, Virgina
1860
1862
1865
1864

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