Civil War

Which of the following was NOT true about Abraham Lincoln?

Only had to fight to defend their land

First official battle of the war, where people came out to watch; it showed that both armies needed more training.

Who was the Democratic candidate for the presidency in 1864?

Had more railroad lines

First shots of the war were fired at this location after Lincoln decided to resupply it

Grew most of the nation's food crops

Who began the war as commander of the main Union army, but was replaced because of his hesitancy?

Union victory at this battle in Pennsylvania was a turning point, and the last time the South would invade the North

Which statement is true about the Emancipation Proclamation?

Occasion on which Lincoln delivered the Gettysburg Address

Union found a copy of Lee's battle plans but still barely won at this bloodiest single-day battle of the war

Whose success in the West led to his being appointed commander of the main Union army?

Confederate victory, but costly because Stonewall Jackson was wounded and later died

Confederate victory after they dug in and mowed down Union troops attacking uphill

Who was the President of the Confederacy?

Grant's refusal to surrender led to Union victory, though more men died than in all previous U.S. wars combined

What did both sides do to provide funds for the war effort? (2 answers are correct)

Had more skilled military officers

Which of the following was NOT part of the main Union strategy for winning the war?

90% of the nation's industry before the war

Who commanded the main Confederate army throughout the war?

Key Union victory in helping them gain control of the Mississippi River.

What were the four "border states" that did not secede from the U.S. even though they allowed slavery?

Had a larger population