The South won many battles and the Civil War lasted four years. These two facts support the conclusion that

factors other than those shown in the graphs were important

The data shown in the graphs best support the conclusion that the North…

was better prepared economically to fight the Civil War

What is one reason that the Union strategy for defeating the South included a naval blockade of Southern ports?

to prevent Southern sale of cotton in Europe in exchange for war supplies

What was the most important advantage the North had during the Civil War?

more human resources and war material

Which statement most accurately reflects the outcome and importance of the battle of Gettysburg?

A crushing defeat for the Confederacy that ended Lee’s push northward

According to the pie graphs, what is true about the resources of the North and South in the United States in 1861?

The North had more industry than the South

The Battle of Vicksburg was significant because it

gave the Union control of the Mississippi and split the Confederacy in two

Which statement most accurately reflects the outcome and importance of the 1st battle of Bull Run?

A Confederate victory that shocked the Union and foreshadowed a long war

How was issuing the Emancipation Proclamation a turning point in the Civil War?

It freed slaves in the Confederate states

Why can the Emancipation Proclamation be seen as a diplomatic document?

It made it hard for foreign nations to support the Confederacy

Which statement is best supported by the data in the table?

More soldiers died from disease than from wounds

How did the Civil War change the distribution of power and authority between the United States and the states?

It reinforced the supremacy of the federal government over the states

What was the basic constitutional issue resolved by the Civil War?

supremacy of Federal authority over the states

Which statement best describes the purpose and intent of General Sherman’s “March to the Sea”?

to demoralize the South and damage crucial infrastructure

Which statement most accurately reflects military leadership in the first half of the Civil War?

The Southern generals were more effective and decisive than the Northern

Why did President Lincoln travel to Gettysburg to deliver an address in 1863?

to dedicate a cemetery for deceased soldiers

The person on the right represents

the Confederacy in the Civil War

Which action finally abolished slavery in the United States?

passage of the Thirteenth Amendment

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1
The South won many battles and the Civil War lasted four years. These two facts support the conclusion that
the North was more dependent on foreign aid than the South
factors other than those shown in the graphs were important
personal wealth was a key factor in determining the outcome of the war
the Underground Railroad was important to the Southern cause
2
The data shown in the graphs best support the conclusion that the North…
lacked several important resources to fight the war
produced more agricultural products than the South
lagged behind the South in bank deposits
was better prepared economically to fight the Civil War
3
What is one reason that the Union strategy for defeating the South included a naval blockade of Southern ports?
to stop Southern attempts to establish slave plantations in Cuba and Mexico
to prevent Southern sale of cotton in Europe in exchange for war supplies
to deprive the South of fishing and whaling as a primary source of food
to cut the South off from its supply lines in the countries of Latin Americ
4
What was the most important advantage the North had during the Civil War?
superior military leadership
economic aid from Great Britain and France
unified popular support for the war effort
more human resources and war material
5
Which statement most accurately reflects the outcome and importance of the battle of Gettysburg?
A Confederate victory that shocked the Union and foreshadowed a long war to
A Union victory giving the North control of the Mississippi River
A crushing defeat for the Confederacy that ended Lee’s push northward
A terrible loss for the Union, resulting in the firing of General Grant
6
According to the pie graphs, what is true about the resources of the North and South in the United States in 1861?
The North had more industry than the South
The North produced 71% of all manufactured goods; the South 29%
The North and South had equal populations
The South had more railroad track than the North
7
The Battle of Vicksburg was significant because it
created a moment appropriate for President Lincoln to proclaim Emancipation
gave the Union control of the Mississippi and split the Confederacy in two
marked the end of Confederate invasions into Union territory
destroyed the South's greatest city, devastating Confederate morale
8
Which statement most accurately reflects the outcome and importance of the 1^st battle of Bull Run?
A Union victory that shocked the South causing them to retreat to Virginia
A standoff with many deaths on each side, leading to the eventual treaty
A Union victory giving the North control of the Mississippi River
A Confederate victory that shocked the Union and foreshadowed a long war
9
How was issuing the Emancipation Proclamation a turning point in the Civil War?
It established a Freedmen's Bureau to help freed slaves
It freed slaves in the Confederate states
It proposed a peace treaty with the Confederate states
It provided a plan for Reconstruction
10
Why can the Emancipation Proclamation be seen as a diplomatic document?
It warned European nations to stay out of a airs in the Western Hemisphere
It encouraged France to sell the Louisiana Territory to the United States
It made it hard for foreign nations to support the Confederacy
It called on England and France to sell weapons to the Union army
11
What did most slaves in South Carolina do during the Civil War?
They revolted against their owners.
They fought in the Confederate army.
They stayed on plantations.
They escaped to Northern states.
12
At the beginning of the Civil War, President Abraham Lincoln maintained that the war was being fought in order to
preserve the Union
prevent foreign involvement
uphold national honor
free all slaves
13
Which statement is best supported by the data in the table?
Union troops lost the Civil War as a result of their higher numbers
The Union army had better generals during the Civil War
More soldiers died from disease than from wounds
Confederate troops lost the Civil War as a result of their higher numbers
14
How did the Civil War change the distribution of power and authority between the United States and the states?
The Union agreed to allow nullification as a precondition to ending the war
The Southern states confirmed their right to leave the Union
It strengthened the doctrine of states' rights despite the outcome
It reinforced the supremacy of the federal government over the states
15
What was the basic constitutional issue resolved by the Civil War?
expansion of the president's war powers
extension of the right to vote to all adults
supremacy of Federal authority over the states
civil liberties of citizens during wartime
16
Which statement best describes the purpose and intent of General Sherman’s “March to the Sea”?
to turn General Lee’s forces away from Washington DC
to demoralize the South and damage crucial infrastructure
to gather slaves freed by the Emancipation Proclamation and move them
to turn General Lee’s forces away from Washington DC
17
Which statement most accurately reflects military leadership in the first half of the Civil War?
The Northern generals were more effective and decisive than the Southern
European generals were useful in providing experience and aid
The Southern generals were more effective and decisive than the Northern
Both sides struggled with inexperienced military leadership
18
Why did President Lincoln travel to Gettysburg to deliver an address in 1863?
to dedicate a cemetery for deceased soldiers
to raise money for the abolitionist cause
to establish headquarters for the Union army
to honor families of confederate volunteers
19
The person on the right represents
the Confederacy in the Civil War
the Patriots in the Revolutionary War
the United States in the Mexican War
the Union in the Civil War
20
Which action finally abolished slavery in the United States?
passage of the Thirteenth Amendment
delivery of the Gettysburg Address
passage of the Civil Rights Act of 1866
suspension of habeas corpus

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