Civil War Battle of the Wits #2

Question 1

Why was the Battle of Antietam a turning point in the war?

Accepted Answer

Lincoln issues the Emancipation Proclamation after, The Confederates lost any hope of a European Ally, Proved Lee could be beat

Question 2

The South viewed the Civil War as...

Accepted Answer

A war for independence!

Question 3

What advancements in the Navy were created during the Civil War?

Accepted Answer

The switch from wooden ships to iron ships, The use of submarines, Underwater Mines or torpedoes

Question 4

Which General was accidentally shot by his own men?

Accepted Answer

Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson

Question 5

The Battle of Bull Run was significant because:

Accepted Answer

It proved it was going to be a long war

Question 6

What battle marked the furthest North the Confederacy got?

Accepted Answer

Gettysburg

Question 7

Who was the "President of the Confederacy"

Accepted Answer

Jefferson Davis

Question 8

How did the Civil War impact the Southern economy?

Accepted Answer

The Naval Blockade dropped trade by 90%(ish), Battles in the South destroyed many farms and businesses, Women took control of business as many men were away at war, Slaves ran away slowing farm work down

Question 9

The North's strategy required all of the following except:

Accepted Answer

Foreign Ally

Question 10

What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

Accepted Answer

Freed the slaves in the Confederacy

Civil War Battle of the Wits #2

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Civil War Battle of the Wits #2

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