How does the Emancipation Proclamation change the outcome of the war?

It turns the focus of war to slavery, making foreign countries reject South

What did the Kansas-Nebraska Act do?

Gave Kansas and Nebraska popular sovereignty over slavery

What is Andersonville best known for in the Civil War?

Location of a gruesome Confederate prison where Union soldiers were kept

What was the plan of the Confederate States of America to win the Civil War?

To “wait it out” until the North gave up and allowed Southern independence

Which definition best fits the term “total war”?

A destruction of anything and everything to completely demobilize the enemy

If approved, what would the Corwin Amendment have done?

Guaranteed and protected slavery

When the Civil War begins, which of the following were Union strengths? Pick ALL that apply:

Ability to make goods, Railroads, Army & Navy Size

Which of the following is true regarding the Compromise of 1820??

Maine is added as a free state and Missouri is added as a slave state

Which of the following best represents the Southern Democrat view in the Election of 1860?

“Slavery should not be left to a vote- yes for slaves!”

Which of the following quotes best represents the Republican view in the Election of 1860?

“Keep slavery from moving west! My goal is to keep the Union intact!"

What event started the Civil War?

When Confederate forces fired on Fort Sumter which belonged to the Union

Which of the following is true regarding John Brown?

He was hanged after being convicted of treason

Which of the following quotes best represents the Northern Democrat view in the Election of 1860?

“Every state should have the right to choose if they want slaves"

In the Dred Scott decision, the Supreme Court ruled that…

Dred Scott, and all former slaves, could never be citizens

What is Appomattox Courthouse best known for in the Civil War?

Location where the war comes to an end

According to the Emancipation Proclamation, who was set free?

All slaves living in the Confederacy

Which of the following quotes best represents the Constitutional Union view in the Election of 1860?

My plan to win is: steal votes from other candidates, so the House picks me

What was the Anaconda Plan?

The plan used by North to shut off the Confederacy’s access to supplies

Compromise of 1850: California is free-state; Utah & New Mexico territories have ps. What is (ps)"popular sovereignty"?

The right to decide whether it be a free or slave state

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1
Which battle ends any hope the Confederacy has at receiving foreign aid?
Antietam
Gettysburg
Vicksburg
Bull Run / Manassas
2
Which of the following was a cause of the Civil War?
All of the above are true
The Southern states followed the states’ rights theory
North wanted to abolish slavery but South wanted to keep slavery
Northerners didn't believe South had the right to secede-Southerners did
3
How does the Emancipation Proclamation change the outcome of the war?
It turns the focus of war to slavery, making foreign countries reject South
It says Southerners who fights for the South-charged with treason
It frees all slaves, which leaves the Confederate army very weak
It orders all Southern states to rejoin the Union
4
What did the Kansas-Nebraska Act do?
Made both Kansas and Nebraska slave states
Gave Kansas and Nebraska popular sovereignty over slavery
Gave Nebraska popular sovereignty but gave Kansas right to be a free state
Gave Kansas popular sovereignty but gave Nebraska right to be a slave state
5
What is Andersonville best known for in the Civil War?
Location of a gruesome Confederate prison where Union soldiers were kept
Location where Lee leaves his battle plans laying in a meadow
Location where the war comes to an end
Location of the “bloodiest day in American history
6
What was the plan of the Confederate States of America to win the Civil War?
To “wait it out” until the North gave up and allowed Southern independence
To accept help from foreign countries like Mexico
Surround Northern ports and control access to the Mississippi River
The war started too quickly for the South to develop a battle plan
7
The best-selling novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin became an instant best seller in 1852 and was written by _______.
John Brown
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Hinton Helper
Harriet Tubman
8
Another name for the south is the Confederacy. Where do they meet to create their Constitution Convention?
Montgomery, AL
Charleston, SC
Richmond, VA
Atlanta, GA
9
Which definition best fits the term “total war”?
A destruction of all of the homes and schools that are used by civilians
A total war is when one side starts to lose the war and never recovers
A destruction of anything and everything to completely demobilize the enemy
A total war is when one side wins every battle in a war
10
The slave trade was eliminated in Washington D.C. as part of the _________________.
Compromise of 1820
Lecompton Controversy
Compromise of 1850
Kansas-Nebraska Act
11
If approved, what would the Corwin Amendment have done?
Guaranteed and protected slavery
Ended the Civil War
Outlawed slavery
Forced each state to have popular sovereignty
12
Which of the following is a result of the Kansas-Nebraska Act:
After years of controversy, Kansas finally is admitted as a free state
Charles Sumner is “caned” on the Senate floor
All of the above are results
Thousands of Abolitionists & Pro-slave southerners go to Kansas cause riots
13
When the Civil War begins, which of the following were Union strengths? Pick ALL that apply:
Ability to make goods
Railroads
Army & Navy Size
Generals
14
Who is named the Confederate President at the Confederacy’s convention?
Abraham Lincoln
Jefferson Davis
Alexander Stephens
Robert E Lee
15
Which of the following is true regarding the Compromise of 1820??
Montana is added as a slave state and Maine is added as a free state
Mississippi is added as a slave state and Missouri is added as a free state
Maine is added as a free state and Missouri is added as a slave state
Maine is added as a slave state and Missouri is added as a free state
16
Which of the following best represents the Southern Democrat view in the Election of 1860?
“Keep slavery from moving west! My goal is to keep the Union intact!"
My plan to win is: steal votes from other candidates, so the House picks me
“Every state should have the right to choose if they want slaves"
“Slavery should not be left to a vote- yes for slaves!”
17
The Election of 1860 saw __________ candidates run for President?
2
4
5
3
18
Which of the following quotes best represents the Republican view in the Election of 1860?
“Compromise, Compromise…Let’s avoid war!”
“Every state should have the right to choose if they want slaves"
“Slavery should not be left to a vote- yes for slaves!”
“Keep slavery from moving west! My goal is to keep the Union intact!"
19
Which state is the first to secede the Union?
North Carolina
Maryland
South Carolina
Virginia
20
What event started the Civil War?
When Robert E Lee led his troops north to Antietam Creek
When Confederate forces fired on Fort Sumter which belonged to the Union
When Abraham Lincoln declared war on the Confederacy
When General Ulysses Grant conquered Vicksburg to take over the Mississippi
21
Which battle was fought in southwestern Tennessee?
Vicksburg
Bull Run / Manassas
Gettysburg
Shiloh
22
Which of the following is true regarding John Brown?
He attacked Charles Sumner, killing him on the Senate floor
He successfully lead a slave revolt after seizing an arsenal
He was hanged after being convicted of treason
He wrote anti-Tom novels in the south, harshly criticizing slavery
23
Which of the following words best describes John Brown?
Radical
Annoying
Peaceful
Persuasive
24
Which of the following quotes best represents the Northern Democrat view in the Election of 1860?
“Compromise, Compromise…Let’s avoid war!”
“Slavery should not be left to a vote- yes for slaves!”
“Keep slavery from moving west! My goal is to keep the Union intact!"
“Every state should have the right to choose if they want slaves"
25
In the Dred Scott decision, the Supreme Court ruled that…
Dred Scott was forever free
Dred Scott was allowed his freedom, but only have another year of slavery
Dred Scott, and all former slaves, could never be citizens
Dred Scott was denied his freedom and ordered to be executed the next day
26
Lee’s two invasions of the north happen at:
Antietam and Gettysburg
Manassas and Antietam
Gettysburg and Vicksburg
Vicksburg and Manassas
27
What is Appomattox Courthouse best known for in the Civil War?
Location where Lee leaves his battle plans laying in a meadow
Location where the war comes to an end
Location of a gruesome Confederate prison where Union soldiers were kept
Location of the “bloodiest day in American history
28
According to the Emancipation Proclamation, who was set free?
All slaves in the Border States
All slaves living in the Confederacy
Only slaves who had not tried to rebel
All slaves
29
Which battle gave the Union control of the Mississippi River?
Gettysburg
Vicksburg
Bull Run / Manassas
Antietam
30
Which of the following quotes best represents the Constitutional Union view in the Election of 1860?
My plan to win is: steal votes from other candidates, so the House picks me
“Every state should have the right to choose if they want slaves"
“Keep slavery from moving west! My goal is to keep the Union intact!"
“Slavery should not be left to a vote- yes for slaves!”
31
What was the Anaconda Plan?
The plan used by the South to release thousands of Anaconda Snakes in North
The plan created by Great Britain and France to help the South
The plan used by North to shut off the Confederacy’s access to supplies
The plan used by the South to starve the North of supplies
32
Which battle is the turning point in the Civil War?
Antietam
Bull Run / Manassas
Gettysburg
Vicksburg
33
Compromise of 1850: California is free-state; Utah & New Mexico territories have ps. What is (ps)"popular sovereignty"?
The right to decide whether it be a free or slave state
The right to decide when the territory will apply to become a state
The right to decide the price of each slave
The right to decide who is able to vote in a territory
34
After the election of ________ Republicans realized they only had to win the ______ states to win the Presidency!
1852, slave
1852, free
1856, free
1848, free
35
Which Union general is famous for his “March to the Sea?”
Winfield Scott
Ulysses S Grant
George Meade
William Sherman

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