Why were the blockade runners important to the state of GA?

They brought needed supplies to the state

The Union troops attacked civilian infrastructure between Atlanta and Savannah in order to:

end civilian support of the war/ shorten the war

Which issue did the Emancipation Proclamation bring to the forefront during the Civil War?

Freeing African-Americans from slavery

What was the signifigance of the Battle of Antietam?

It was the bloodiest single day battle of the Civil War

Why was GA so often refered to as the "Heart of the Confederacy"?

GA had the best railroads and industry

What was the signifigance of the Battle of Gettysburg?

It was the turning point of the war

Why did the South have to keep ports open and operational during the Civil War?

It had to ship goods to Europe to be traded for supplies

What did William T. Sherman accomplish in 1864?

He captured Atlanta and marched to Savannah

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1
What was the purpose of the Union Blockade?
To keep the Confederate navy in port
To keep slaves from escaping
To cut off southern trade
To frighten the Confederate civilians
2
Why were the blockade runners important to the state of GA?
They were vital to the protection of ports like Savannah
They defeated the Union Navy
They brought needed supplies to the state
They were able to move troops effectively
3
The Union troops attacked civilian infrastructure between Atlanta and Savannah in order to:
retaliate for lost lives
punish the South for secceeding
end civilian support of the war/ shorten the war
force GA troops to return home
4
Which issue did the Emancipation Proclamation bring to the forefront during the Civil War?
Freeing African-Americans from slavery
Giving women equal rights
Ending child labor
Keeping the Union together
5
What was the signifigance of the Battle of Antietam?
It was the bloodiest single day battle of the Civil War
It was the site of the first iron clad ship
Lincoln died after this battle
It was the turrning point of the war
6
What was at stake during the battle of Chickamauga?
Control of water
Control of railroads
Control of the high ground
Control of weapons
7
Why was GA so often refered to as the "Heart of the Confederacy"?
GA was the site of most milirary victories
GA had the best railroads and industry
Robert E. Lee refered to it that way
GA soldiers fought harder
8
Who was the comanding general of the Union Army?
Gen. Sherman
Gen. Lee
Mr. Young
Gen. Grant
9
During the Civil War, what was the name of the Northern Army?
The Panthers
The Patriots
The Union
The Confederates
10
What was the signifigance of the Battle of Gettysburg?
It was the turning point of the war
It was an important victory for the Confederates
It was the first battle fought on Southern soil
It was where the most lives were lost
11
Why did the South have to keep ports open and operational during the Civil War?
All the major Confederate cities were port cities
It had to ship goods to Europe to be traded for supplies
They relied on the money from privateers
Ships were the only form of transportion available
12
The notorious prision located in Georgia during the Civil War was known as:
Belle Isle
Ridgeview Charter School
Alcatraz
Andersonville
13
What did William T. Sherman accomplish in 1864?
He killed Ms. Largent
He captured Atlanta and marched to Savannah
He fought in the battle of Gettysburg
He conquered Richmond
14
Who was the comanding general of the Confederate army?
Gen. Lee
Ms. Jackson
Gen. Grant
Gen. Davis
15
During the Civil War, what was the name of the Southern Army?
The Union
The GA Peaches
The Confederates
The Loyalist

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