As the Civil War began, President Lincoln's goal was to:

preserve the Union, even if it meant allowing slavery to continue

Battles most often occurred at locations with:

a rail center or a river located nearby

On what occasion did President Lincoln deliver the Gettysburg Address?

At the dedication for a battlefield cemetery for Union soldiers

In his inaugural address President Lincoln stated:

He wished to allow slavery to remain in the places that it already existed

Before the battle of Gettysburg the Union Army:

had lost a number of important battles in the East

How did the victory at Gettysburg help the Union?

American hopes were lifted believing that the war could be won

How did the victory at Vicksburg help the Union?

It divided the Confederacy in two

How did the Emancipation Proclamation change the popular perception of the war?

It changed from a struggle to maintain the Union to a war of liberation

What effect did the invention of the conidial bullet have on the war?

It enabled each side to inflict heavy casualties

What occurred at Ford's Theater on April 14, 1865?

John Wilkes Booth assassinated Lincoln

Why did Lincoln promote Ulysses S. Grant to General in Chief of the Union Army?

Because of his victories and successes in battle in the West

Why was the Confederate defeat at Antietam important to the Union?

It prevented Britain from supporting the Confederacy in the war

How did the Emancipation Proclamation affect the Union Army?

Large numbers of African American men joined the Union Army

What was the purpose of the Gettysburg Address?

To honor the dead soldiers by protecting democratic government

What was the strategic importance to the Union Army taking Petersburg?

It was the site of an important railroad line into Richmond

In the 1864 election candidate George McClellan promised to:

stop the fighting and negotiate a peace

What caused General Grant to lay siege to Petersburg instead of assaulting the city directly?

Leading up to this battle Grant had been unable to defeat Lee in the field

Which of the following was NOT an outcome of the Civil War?

Reducing southern power in Congress

Why was more importance placed on battles fought in the east?

That is where the capitals of the Union and Confederacy were both located

What effect did Sherman's March to the Sea have on the Confederacy?

It completely demoralized the South

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1
As the Civil War began, President Lincoln's goal was to:
demonstrate the supremacy of the federal government over the states' rights
preserve the Union, even if it meant allowing slavery to continue
emancipate the slaves and end the issue of slavery forever
divide the confederacy in two and achieve a swift victory
2
Battles most often occurred at locations with:
a big field of grass with plenty of room
a rail center or a river located nearby
trenches which have already been dug
many trees to hide behind
3
The amendment to the Constitution that ended slavery:
11th
12th
10th
13th
4
On what occasion did President Lincoln deliver the Gettysburg Address?
At the dedication for a battlefield cemetery for Union soldiers
On a trip to Washington DC, to go over plans for the Battle of Gettysburg
At the burial of Union commanders who died at Gettysburg
At the opening of the Gettysburg National Park
5
The issue of slavery caused the creation of which political party?
Democrat
Whig
Federalist
Republican
6
This event established Lincoln as a prominent figure and solidified his Republican Party’s anti-slavery platform
Bleeding Kansas
Missouri Compromise
Nat Turner's Rebellion
Lincoln Douglas Debates
7
Stated that residence of US Territories should be able to decide for themselves if they want to be a free or slave state
Popular Sovereignty
Uncle Tom’s Cabin
John Brown
Compromise of 1850
8
In his inaugural address President Lincoln stated:
He wished to allow slavery to remain in the places that it already existed
He said nothing about slavery
He wanted to spread slavery everywhere
He wished to abolish slavery in all parts of the United States
9
Before the battle of Gettysburg the Union Army:
had lost a number of important battles in the East
had won all major battles against General Lee's army
had lost 90% of its fighting men
was shoeless without food
10
Admitted Missouri to the Union as a slave state, admitted Maine as a free state to maintain the balance in the Senate
Nat Turner's Rebellion
Dred Scott v. Sanford
Bleeding Kansas
Missouri Compromise
11
This event led to the deaths of more than 50 Virginians and struck fear into the hearts of slave owners
Lincoln Douglas Debates
Bleeding Kansas
Dred Scott v. Sanford
Nat Turner's Rebellion
12
How did the victory at Gettysburg help the Union?
American hopes were lifted believing that the war could be won
Union soldiers were allowed to go home and help on the farm
There was more food for their families
The Confederate Army surrendered, ending the war
13
How did the victory at Vicksburg help the Union?
It brought the war to an end
The Mississippi came under control of the Confederacy
It divided the Confederacy in two
More waterways were opened for fishing
14
After the Battle of Antietam, General Lee:
surrendered to the Union
invaded Pennsylvania
gained European support
retreated to Virginia
15
How did the Emancipation Proclamation change the popular perception of the war?
It created a renewed sense of urgency in the Confederacy
It inspired people in the North to volunteer for the Union Army
It changed from a struggle to maintain the Union to a war of liberation
It caused Britain to enter the war on the side of the Union
16
What effect did the invention of the conidial bullet have on the war?
It created a great deal of wealth for the south
It enabled the north to manufacture weapons more quickly
It made firing a rifle at close range increasingly difficult
It enabled each side to inflict heavy casualties
17
Published in response to the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 and within two years two million copies had been sold worldwide
Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Compromise of 1850
Popular Sovereignty
John Brown
18
What occurred at Ford's Theater on April 14, 1865?
Robert E. Lee surrendered to Lincoln
McClellan lost the election to Lincoln
Jefferson Davis turned himself into Lincoln
John Wilkes Booth assassinated Lincoln
19
Why did Lincoln promote Ulysses S. Grant to General in Chief of the Union Army?
Because of his victories and successes in battle in the West
Because he had been friends with General Meade
Because he had powerful friends in Congress
Because he won the Battle of Gettysburg
20
Why was the Confederate defeat at Antietam important to the Union?
It cut the Confederacy in two along the Mississippi River
It prevented Britain from supporting the Confederacy in the war
It resulted in the death of several key Confederate commanders
It caused too many causalities in the Confederate army to continue the war
21
Which of the following was NOT widely used during the Civil War?
rifled firearms
airplanes
railroads
the telegraph
22
How did the Emancipation Proclamation affect the Union Army?
The Union army lost the use of its enslaved soldiers during battles
The Confederacy was demoralized and did not fight as well afterward
The Union Army was inspired by the act and morale improved
Large numbers of African American men joined the Union Army
23
What was the purpose of the Gettysburg Address?
To honor the dead soldiers by protecting democratic government
That perserving the Union was more important than ending slvery
To convince the Northerners that the Confederacy was a terrible enemy
To outshine Edward Everett, who gave a two hour oration
24
After Antietam, President Lincoln issued:
the Conscription Act
the Gettysburg Address
the Emancipation Proclamation
the US Peace Treaty
25
What was the strategic importance to the Union Army taking Petersburg?
It was the site of an important railroad line into Richmond
It would cut off the final Confederate shipping port
It held a war prison holding thousands of Union soldiers
It was the site of valuable supplies and weapons
26
The battles of Spotsylvania, Wilderness, and Cold Harbor were characterized by:
light casualties
surprise attacks
pouring rain
continuous warfare
27
Man who raided the town of Harpers Ferry, Virginia in 1859 in an attempt to arm slaves
Popular Sovereignty
Uncle Tom’s Cabin
John Brown
Compromise of 1850
28
In the 1864 election candidate George McClellan promised to:
punish the south at the war's end
nullify the emancipation
crush the south swiftly
stop the fighting and negotiate a peace
29
Which was the first state to secede from the Union?
New Jersey
South Carolina
Maryland
Virginia
30
What caused General Grant to lay siege to Petersburg instead of assaulting the city directly?
The Confederate forces had fled
He wanted some of his forces to attack Atlanta, Georgia
Leading up to this battle Grant had been unable to defeat Lee in the field
He was ordered to avoid a direct assault
31
Which of the following was NOT an outcome of the Civil War?
Destroying the southern economy
Strengthening the power of the federal government
Reducing southern power in Congress
Ending slavery
32
This compromise admitted California to the Union as a free state and included the Fugitive Slave Act
Popular Sovereignty
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Compromise of 1850
33
Why was more importance placed on battles fought in the east?
The Union had more power in this area
That is where most of the slaves were located
That is where General Lee was in command
That is where the capitals of the Union and Confederacy were both located
34
This document repealed the Missouri Compromise and helped create the Republican Party
Popular Sovereignty
Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Compromise of 1850
35
Why were deaths from disease so high during the Civil War?
A shortage of nurses
The lack of medical facilities
Unsanitary, cramped conditions
A shortage of vaccines
36
Who was the Commander of the Army of Northern Virginia:
Ulysses S. Grant
George McClellan
Robert E. Lee
William Sherman
37
Court case that decided that the Missouri Compromise and other legislation limiting slavery was unconstitutional
Bleeding Kansas
Missouri Compromise
Lincoln Douglas Debates
Dred Scott v. Sanford
38
This event began as a disagreement over whether or not slavery should be allowed in Kansas:
Nat Turner's Rebellion
Lincoln Douglas Debates
Bleeding Kansas
Dred Scott v. Sanford
39
Where did General Lee surrender to General Grant?
Rappahannock, VA
Appomattox Courthouse, VA
Petersburg, VA
Spotsylvania, VA
40
What effect did Sherman's March to the Sea have on the Confederacy?
Jefferson Davis surrendered
It completely demoralized the South
It made the South more determined to fight
It created a sense of goodwill toward the Union

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