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U53 The Civil War
U53 The Civil War
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1
Which battle was fought over 2 days, and gave the Union control over western Tennessee and the upper Mississippi River?
Gettysburg
Petersburg
Chickamauga
Shiloh
2
Which of the following WAS NOT an effect of the Emancipation Proclamation?
Immediately freed all slaves in the United States
Allowed the recruitment of black soldiers in the Union Army
Changed the purpose of the Civil War to ending slavery
Ended any hope of an alliance between Britain and the Confederacy
3
Why did Lincoln only free slaves "in areas of rebellion" as part of the Emancipation Proclamation?
Lincoln wanted to make sure that some slavery would continue after the war.
Lincoln wanted to make the abolitionists angry.
Lincoln didn't want to disrupt the cotton industry in the South.
Lincoln didn't want to anger the border states.
4
Why did Confederate General Robert E. Lee invade the North after the Battle of Chancellorsville in 1863?
He wanted to search for fugitive slaves to bolster the Confederate Army.
He wanted to win a victory on Northern soil to put an end to the war.
He wanted to recapture the Mississippi River from the Union.
He wanted to fight a guerilla war after the Civil War was over.
5
"A rich man's war, but a poor man's fight" refers to many Americans' opposition to what?
destroying railroads
ironclad warships
the draft
slavery
6
Which battle was the first major battle of the Civil War, where "Stonewall" Jackson helped win a Confed. victory?
First Battle of Bull Run
Chancellorsville
Shiloh
Second Battle of Bull Run
7
What was the result of Lincoln's suspension of Habeas Corpus?
Congress impeached Lincoln
The Supreme Court nullified Lincoln's actions and set many prisoners free.
The border states were angry and many seceded to join the Confederacy.
Maryland was prevented from seceding and joining the Confederacy.
8
Which Union General engaged in "total war" by destroying Southern homes, farms, and railroads?
Ulysses S. Grant
Philip Sheridan
William T. Sherman
Benjamin Butler
9
Who was the Union General placed in charge of occupied New Orleans that was hated by the people?
Ulysses S. Grant
William T. Sherman
Benjamin Butler
George McClellan
10
Who developed the Anaconda Plan?
Abraham Lincoln
Ulysses S. Grant
Winfield Scott
George McClellan
11
What was significant about Grant's actions at the surrender of Appomattox Courthouse in May 1865?
Grant refused to accept Lee's surrender.
Grant decided to punish Lee and rest of the Confed. Army.
Grant offered generous terms of surrender to Lee.
Lee announced his intention to continue fighting a guerrilla war.
12
What was the primary weakness of the Union Army, especially during the early years of the Civil War?
Lack of food and supplies
Had to deal with slave rebellions
Had to fight off an invasion by the British from Canada
Weak, incompetant generals
13
During the battle of ____________, Union Gen. Burnside ordered attacks up fortified hills, causing many casualties.
Fredericksburg
Gettysburg
Chickamauga
Shiloh
14
The image below depicts fighting on Little Round Top during the second day of the Battle of _____________.
Gettysburg
Shiloh
Vicksburg
Petersburg
15
Lincoln secured his re-election after the Union capture of ______________.
Vicksburg
New Orleans
Atlanta
Richmond
16
Which battle was known as "Lee's perfect victory" against the Union, but also led to the death of "Stonewall" Jackson?
Chancellorsville
Fredericksburg
Second Bull Run
Cold Harbor
17
What was the purpose of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address?
To call for more volunteeers to join the Union Army.
To announce that the Union was giving up the war.
To call for an alliance with Great Britain and France.
To emphasize that the purpose of the war was to end slavery.
18
Which statement is true regarding the overall effects of the Civil War?
Neither side suffered very much during the war.
The North and the South both suffered equally during the war.
The South suffered more heavily than the North.
The North suffered more heavily than that South.
19
What was the overall Confederate strategy during the Civil War?
Fight a defensive war
Invade and conquer Northern cities
Capture the Mississippi River to split the Union in two
Use their powerful navy to bombard coastal cities in the North
20
Who was the primary Confederate general who led the Army of Northern Virginia throughout the Civil War?
Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson
Ulysses S. Grant
Robert E. Lee
William T. Sherman
21
The Union secured control of the entire Mississippi River after they captured the city of _____________ on July 4, 1863.
Atlanta
Vicksburg
Gettysburg
New Orleans
22
What was the purpose of the Homestead Act of 1862?
To establish forts to protect against Native American attacks.
To help build new factories along rivers.
To encourage westward settlemnt.
To provide a home for former slaves.
23
During the Election of 1864, what was the position of the Democratic Party on the war?
Democrats wanted to recruit more black soldiers to fight in the war.
Democrats wanted to end the war and seek peace with the Confederacy.
Democrats wanted to punish the South for starting the war.
Democrats wanted to win the war at all costs.
24
Which of the following best describes the overall strategy of the Union during the Civil War?
Blockade the Southern coast and capture the city of Richmond.
Fight a defensive war
Gain control of the Ohio River
Seek an alliance with Great Britain and France
25
Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation after the Union victory at the Battle of ___________________ in Sept. 1862.
Antietam
Vicksburg
Gettysburg
Cold Harbor
