What was the Emancipation Proclamation?

freed slaves in the Confederate States during the Civil War

Which of the following does NOT apply to the 54th Massachusetts Division?

helped increase recruitment for the Confederacy, became famous for their assault on Fort Wagoner

What does it mean to "enlist"?

to voluntarily join the military

What was the purpose of the Union blockade?

keep supplies from the South/ keep them from shipping cotton

What advantage did the South have in a war with the North?

Didn't have to invade the North or destroy the Union Army

What is meant by waging "total war"?

destroying the enemy army and any enemy resources

What is the significance of the Battle of Antietam?

known as the Bloodiest Day in all of U.S. history

How was the capture of Vicksburg significant in the Civil War?

Union got control of an important part of the Miss. River

Why did both sides in the Civil War use a draft?

both sides were running short of volunteer soldiers

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Ch. 18 Civil War Quiz

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1
What was the Emancipation Proclamation?
freed the slaves in the United States during the Civil War
freed slaves in the Confederate States during the Civil War
freed slaves in the North during the Civil War
freed slaves in the border states during the Civil War
2
Which of the following does NOT apply to the 54th Massachusetts Division?
helped increase recruitment for the Confederacy
they were an all African-American division
William Carney was a member of this military unit
became famous for their assault on Fort Wagoner
3
What does it mean to "enlist"?
create a list of political enemies
go house to house asking for military volunteers
to voluntarily join the military
sign up to help care for wounded soldiers
4
What was the purpose of the Union blockade?
prevent Southern leaders from running away
keep other nations from sending troops to the South
prevent the South from attacking New York by sea
keep supplies from the South/ keep them from shipping cotton
5
What advantage did the South have in a war with the North?
The Southern capitol was far away from the North
Southern soldiers were paid better
The South had more cannons and rifles
Didn't have to invade the North or destroy the Union Army
6
What is one definition for bounty?
mutiny on a ship
ability to succeed
a type of cannon ball
payment for something
7
What is meant by waging "total war"?
fighting large numbers of the enemy in one battle
killing civilians as well as soldiers
destroying the enemy army and any enemy resources
using property destruction to calculate victories
8
What is the significance of the Battle of Antietam?
Grant drove Lee back into Virginia
McClellan defeated Burnside at this battle
known as the Bloodiest Day in all of U.S. history
It was the last battle before Richmond was captured
9
Paper money issued by the U.S. Government was called:
bills
checques
greenbacks
bucks
10
What was an ironclad?
it was a type of coin coated with iron on both sides
it was the North's newest type of cannon
it was a new type of armor for the North
it was a ship plated with iron
11
What is the term for a prisoner's guarantee to be heard in court
corpus delecti
habeas corpus
popular sovereignty
limited government
12
How was the capture of Vicksburg significant in the Civil War?
Union got control of an important part of the Miss. River
Lee surrendered after this battle
enabled the Union to capture New Orleans
it was a battle for control of the Gulf of Mexico
13
Why did both sides in the Civil War use a draft?
both sides were trying to steal weapons
both sides were running short of volunteer soldiers
both sides had started building ironclads
both sides began to allow slaves to serve in the military
14
How was Stonewall Jackson important during the Civil War?
was one of Lee's best generals
he was one of the people plotting Lincoln's death
waged total war on the South
died in Battle of Gettysburg, but his death inspired victory

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