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CIVIL WAR
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1
Which side had a better advantage:
It only had to defend its own territory to win the war
North
South
2
What happened at Appomattox Court House?
President Davis surrendered to President Lincoln.
General Lee surrendered to General Grant.
President Lincoln removed General McClellan from command.
Grant turned down Pres. Lincoln’s offer to lead the army.
3
What made soldiers on both sides want to fight in the Civil War?
Union soldiers fight to perserve the Union
Confederate soldiers fought to preserve slavery
Union soldiers fought to end slavery
Confederate soldiers fought to govern/rule themselves
4
How did the lives of many women change during the Civil War?
Women did the heavy work on farms and in factories
Women were made to work in hospitals caring for the sick.
Women took over making laws in different state capitals
Women were drafted into the military to fight in battles
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What are two things people do to remember the Civil War in modern times?
REENACTMENTS
POEMS/SONGS
STORIES/BOOKS
MOVIES
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Which side had the better advantage:
It had more miles of railroad.
North
South
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Why was General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson so important during the Civil War?
HE WAS A SMART LEADER, FAMOUS FOR SHENANDOAH VALLEY
HIS ARMIES THREATENED PORTS IN NY
HE CAME UP W/ A PLAN TO CAPTURE VICKSBURG & CONTROL MS RIVER
HIS ARMIES CAPTURED ATLANTA AND DESTROYED MUCH OF GEORGIA
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How did the role of African Americans during the Civil War change over time? Describe two ways.
They dug ditches, built roads, cooked meals.
They were allowed to fight, in the Union Army.
9
What impact did the Civil War have on American society?
FIRST, IT DIVIDED A NATION, BUT IN THE END KEPT THE UNION.
ALL MEN WERE CREATED EQUAL, AFRICAN/WOMEN TOOK ON MORE ROLES
IT ENDED SLAVERY
MANY DIED ON BOTH SIDES
10
Why was the battle of Gettysburg a turning point in the Civil War?
President Lincoln issued the Gettysburg Address afterward
General Lee retreated after losing a large part of his army.
General Meade forced General Lee to surrender
President Lincoln thought about ending slavery afterward.
11
Which side had a better advantage:
It had more than twice the population.
North
South
12
Which side had a better advantage:
Its factories produced five times more goods.
South
North
13
Which side had the better advantage:
Its officers and soldiers were more experienced.
North
South
