Why was Lincoln able to defeat McClellan in the Election of 1864?

Sherman captured Atlanta which showed that victory was near for the Union

Which event occured in 1865?

Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House

Lincoln justified suspending habeas corpus because of

riots in northern cities indicated people didn't want to end slavery

The issue of states' rights

led the South to secede from the Union

“Leave nothing to invite the enemy to return. Destroy whatever cannot be consumed..." This plan matches

end the war quickly through the use of Total War

When Major Anderson refused to surrender Fort Sumter, the southern forces began firing on the fort.

Lincoln maneuvered the South into attacking the Union

The battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac

changed naval warfare by proving the value of the ironclad vessels

Lincoln had a difficult time finding good generals to lead the Union at the beginning of the war because

many of the army’s best officers joined the Confederacy

Which of these was NOT a significant effect of Sherman’s capture of Atlanta?

It gave the Union control of the Mississippi River

The First Battle of Bull Run resulted in

the realization that both sides needed to train their soldiers better

General Robert E. Lee surrendered because

his troops were trapped by General Grant’s army

The Civil War was called “a rich man’s war and a poor man’s fight” because

a man could avoid going into the army by hiring someone to take his place

The Battle of Gettysburg in July of 1863 was important because

Lee's invasion of the North was stopped

The Gettysburg Address is about

honoring dead soldiers and keeping their fight for freedom alive

How did the Union blockade affect the Confederacy?

It destroyed the Confederate economy and were unable to import weapons

The Battle of Antietam was important because

Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation after this battle

The Conscription Laws in the Union, also known as the “draft laws,” led to social and economic class divisions because

richer people could buy their way out of the draft.

Why did Lincoln make the following comment : “If McClellan is not using the Army, I should like to borrow it.”

McClellan followed a “wait and see” strategy and he did not press the enemy

The U.S. Civil War helped the northern economy by

creating a boom in clothing, ammunition, and other industries.

Which of the following was NOT part of the Union’s Anaconda Plan at the start of the war?

waging a total war that destroyed crops and livestock

an economic cycle where value of money falls and the prices of goods rise.

African-American troops in the North were treated differently. Which of these statements is NOT accurate?

were only allowed to serve in the navy

Which title would best fit a timeline of events that took place from 1861 - 1865

Events during the War Between The States

The intent of the Emancipation Proclamation was to

free only the slaves in the states that were in rebellion

Compared to previous wars, the U.S. Civil War battles were more deadly because

new types of bullets and cannons were used

Which of these was NOT an effect of Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation?

It forced the South to free their slaves immediately

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1
Why was Lincoln able to defeat McClellan in the Election of 1864?
Sherman captured Atlanta which showed that victory was near for the Union
The Copperheads’ support of Lincoln helped to ensure his victory
Lincoln indicated was willing to compromise with the South to end the war
The Democratic Party split its votes
2
Which event occured in 1865?
the New York Draft Riots
the 2nd Battle of Bull Run
Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House
the Battle of Gettysburg
3
Lincoln justified suspending habeas corpus because of
the need for tax-in-kind
contrabands took advantage of the economic troubles
too many lost battles by the North at the beginning of the war
riots in northern cities indicated people didn't want to end slavery
4
The issue of states' rights
led the South to secede from the Union
allowed the southern states to cooperate easily
helped the Confederacy collect taxes from each state
disabled the government in the North during the war
5
“Leave nothing to invite the enemy to return. Destroy whatever cannot be consumed..." This plan matches
controlling the Mississippi River.
end the war quickly through the use of Total War
respect the property of civilians
punish the southerners even after they surrender
6
When Major Anderson refused to surrender Fort Sumter, the southern forces began firing on the fort.
The Union started the war by firing first
Lincoln maneuvered the South into attacking the Union
Lincoln was waiting for the right time to invade the South.
Davis lied to the Confederate Congress
7
The battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac
led to the Union capturing New Orleans
broke the Union naval blockade of the South
ended with the sinking of the Confederate vessel
changed naval warfare by proving the value of the ironclad vessels
8
Lincoln had a difficult time finding good generals to lead the Union at the beginning of the war because
most army officers were part-time volunteers
few officers were young enough to lead in wartime.
West Point was not in existence yet
many of the army’s best officers joined the Confederacy
9
Which of these was NOT a significant effect of Sherman’s capture of Atlanta?
It destroyed the South’s ability to produce and distribute goods
The victory enabled Lincoln to gain re-election
It gave the Union control of the Mississippi River
It demoralized the South, making them realize they could not win
10
The First Battle of Bull Run resulted in
the realization that both sides needed to train their soldiers better
a major victory for the Union army
n attack on Washington D.C. by the Confederate army
the death of General "Stonewall" Jackson
11
General Robert E. Lee surrendered because
he was seriously wounded
Lincoln visited him and asked him to stop fighting
he realized that the South was wrong to secede
his troops were trapped by General Grant’s army
12
Which man was elected as President of the Confederacy?
Abraham Lincoln
Jefferson Davis
Ulysses S. Grant
Robert E. Lee
13
This lady was the founder of the American Red Cross
Clara Barton
Dolly Madison
Molly Pitcher
Deborah Sampson
14
What was the leading cause of death during the Civil War?
gunfire
starvation
disease and illness
executions
15
Which event occured in 1863
Grant captures Richmond
the 1st Battle of Bull Run
the Battle of Gettysburg
Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Court House
16
The Civil War was called “a rich man’s war and a poor man’s fight” because
only poor men were drafted.
slaves had to fight for the South
the North was richer than the South.
a man could avoid going into the army by hiring someone to take his place
17
Which was a border state at the beginning of the war?
Connecticut
South Carolina
Maryland
Michigan
18
The Battle of Gettysburg in July of 1863 was important because
southerners deserted to the North
Lee's invasion of the North was stopped
the Union army retreated all the way back to Washington D.C.
"Stonewall" Jackson was killed
19
The Gettysburg Address is about
maintaining political power in the election of 1864
freeing the slaves in the states still in rebellion
honoring dead soldiers and keeping their fight for freedom alive
ending slavery in all states forever.
20
How did the Union blockade affect the Confederacy?
It destroyed the Confederate economy and were unable to import weapons
It stopped Confederate troop movements along the Mississippi River
It had very little effect
The Confederates’ trade routes through the Great Lakes were stopped
21
The Battle of Antietam was important because
Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation after this battle
there were more than 150,000 casualties in this battle
the North invaded the South for the first time
Robert E. Lee was killed in this battle
22
The Conscription Laws in the Union, also known as the “draft laws,” led to social and economic class divisions because
they created higher quotas for farmers and workers
richer people could buy their way out of the draft.
landowners did not have to register
they mixed blacks and whites into the same army units
23
The war is over. The rebels are our countrymen again.” These words were spoken by
Robert E. Lee
Ulysses S. Grant.
Jefferson Davis
"Stonewall" Jackson
24
Why did Lincoln make the following comment : “If McClellan is not using the Army, I should like to borrow it.”
McClellan followed a “wait and see” strategy and he did not press the enemy
McClellan used hastily conceived and ill-advised plans in battle
McClellan lacked organization skills.
McClellan refused to obey Grant’s orders
25
The U.S. Civil War helped the northern economy by
increasing trade with the South.
creating a boom in clothing, ammunition, and other industries.
decreasing the need for farm products.
increasing inflation.
26
Which event occured in 1861
the Battle of Gettysburg
the publication of the Emancipation Proclamation
Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House
the 1st Battle of Bull Run
27
Which was a Union advantage at the start of the Civil War?
Fighting a defensive war
Many factories
help from Great Britain
Great military leaders
28
Which of the following was NOT part of the Union’s Anaconda Plan at the start of the war?
capturing Richmond
blockading southern ports
controlling the Mississippi River
waging a total war that destroyed crops and livestock
29
Inflation is
the number of people living in an area.
an economic cycle where value of money falls and the prices of goods rise.
individual states have the right to limit power of the federal government.
a military plan to destroy barns, homes and factories
30
African-American troops in the North were treated differently. Which of these statements is NOT accurate?
were paid less than the white troops
were not given full military supplies
were only allowed to serve in the navy
were far less likely to be sent into battle compared to the white troops
31
One advantage the South had at the start of the Civil War was
more industry
better trained officers
a larger population
a strong navy
32
Which title would best fit a timeline of events that took place from 1861 - 1865
The Road to War and Secession
Reconstructing the Union
The Life of Abraham Lincoln
Events during the War Between The States
33
The main goal of the Confederacy at the start of the Civil War was to
take control of the Mississippi River
seize Richmond
fight a defensive war
blockade the northern ports
34
The intent of the Emancipation Proclamation was to
free only the slaves in the states that remained loyal to the Union
free only the slaves in the states that were in rebellion
permit northern blacks to enlist into the Union army
immediately free all the slaves in the Union and the Confederacy
35
Compared to previous wars, the U.S. Civil War battles were more deadly because
neither of the sides took prisoners
new types of bullets and cannons were used
both sides now had tanks
most of the men serving as soldiers were much older than in earlier wars
36
What was created that required all able-bodied men between the ages of 20 and 45 to serve in the military?
privateers laws
bounties laws
contrabands
draft laws
37
Which of these was NOT an effect of Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation?
It angered the South and even frustrated some Northerners
It forced the South to free their slaves immediately
It added a new goal for the North to fight for in the war
It ensured that Britain would not support the South

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