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TCI Lesson 22 The Civil War Review
TCI Lesson 22 The Civil War Review
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Review quiz for Lesson 22 in the History Alive TCI series. Civil War, 8th grade #civilwarquiz
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1
Which of these was a Southern advantage at the start of the Civil War?
many factories and businesses
strong military leadership
large population
control of the railway system
2
Which statement is true?
The Civil War was the first truly modern war.
Civil War settled conflicts between the North and South.
all of the above
The South recovered from the war in a single generation.
3
What was Jefferson Davis's role prior to becoming president of the Confederate States?
he represented Mississippi in the U.S. Senate
he was a candidate in the 1860 election
he was a wealthy plantation owner
he was a Northern abolitionist
4
Why did General Lee join the Confederate military?
he believed in the rights of states to secede
he felt loyalty to his native Virginia
he had been defeated in the presidential election
he was in favor of slavery
5
Which of these was a danger for African American troops who fought for the Union?
If captured, they could be sold into slavery
They easily overcome since they had no weapons
If captured, they would be forced to fight for the Confed.
They were frequently attacked by other Union soldiers
6
Which of these was a Northern advantage at the start of the Civil War?
control of the Mississippi
fighting in familiar territory
highly trained soldiers
abundant natural resources
7
The Union's Anaconda Plan included all of the following strategies EXCEPT
capturing Richmond, Virginia
assassinating the Confederate president
blocking Southern ports
dividing the South
8
What did General Lee hope would be the result of sending his troops to fight on Union soil?
To see their land destroyed would discourage the Union
Confederate troops would cut off Union access to the Potomac
Union troops would be defeated and the war would end
a victory might convince Maryland to join the Confederacy
9
Which of these describes Gen. Sherman's march through Georgia?
a defeat for both armies
a peasceful end to the conflict
an example of total war
the bloodiest battle of the war
10
Why did Lincoln echo the words of the Declaration of Independence in his Gettysburg Address?
To show that the North wanted freedom from the South.
To convince people that God was fighting on the Union side.
He admired Thomas Jefferson and often used his words.
To remind the people of the ideals they were fighting for.
11
Which of these was the greatest cause of death in the Civil War?
frostbite
disease
starvation
wounds
12
What challenge did Lincoln face on the home front?
Congress refused to spend more money on the war.
He faced a strong opponent in the presidential election.
Problems were caused by Northerners who opposed the war.
Many farmers left to fight which caused food shortages.
13
A civil war is a conflict between
two groups of citizens in one country.
two nations that were once allies.
two countries that share a border.
two countries that share the same form of government.
14
Women supported the Civil War cause in all of the following ways EXCEPT
treating wounded soldiers
spying on the enemy
fighting on the battlefield
working in factories
15
Why can it be said that the Battle of Antietam was a defeat for both sides?
Neither side claimed victory in the battle.
Both sides lost the will to continue fighting.
It was the bloodiest single day of the war.
The generals of both armies were killed in the battle.
16
Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation declared that
slaves in Union states were free
slaves in Confederate states were free
slaves throughout the world were free
slaves in U.S. territories were free
17
At the beginning of the Civil War, the greatest weakness of the North was
its fragile economy
its transportation system
its military leadership
its lack of factories
18
What did women often do during the war?
They ran farms and businesses.
They served as congressmen.
They fought on the battlefield.
all of the above
19
Why was the Battle of Gettysburg a turning point in the war?
Lee succeeded in capturing a city in the North
The South suffered many losses while the North had few
The outcome convinced European nations to aid the Confedercy
The loss of troops convinced Lee to never again invade the N
20
What was the result of the Battle of Vicksburg?
The Confederacy enlisted more troops than ever before
The Confederate troops deserted
The Union controlled all Southern ports
The Union gained control of the Mississippi River
21
Who was Rose Greenhow?
She was disguised as a soldier and fought in the Union Army.
She was the daughter of General Robert E. Lee.
She was a nurse in a Union hospital.
She was a spy for the Confederacy.
22
Which of these describes Grant's terms of surrender at Appomattox Court House?
they were generous so as to avoid further suffering
they were stern in their demand for payment of losses
they were meant to show that the North sought forgiveness
they were meant to punish the Confederacy
23
Which document did Lincoln reference in his Gettysburg Address?
U.S. Consitution
Declaration of Independence
Preamble to the Constitution
Emancipation Proclamation
24
Why did President Lincoln issue the Emancipation Proclamation?
To discourage Europeans from supporting the Confederacy.
To discourage Congress from supporting the war.
To discourage slaves from moving to the North.
To discourage slaveowners from releasing their slaves.
25
What was the significance of the Battle of Bull Run?
it showed that the armies did not want to fight long battles
it showed that the North would win
it proved that a quick victory was impossible
it proved the South was weak
