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U.S. History: The Civil War
U.S. History: The Civil War
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1
The Emancipation Proclamation did which of the following?
was Abraham Lincoln’s declaration of war against the South
banned slavery in areas fighting against the Union
ended slavery throughout the United States
gave Great Britain a reason to support Southern independence
2
During the Civil War, African American troops
were very few in number
did not face discrimination
were not allowed to fight in battle
fought on the Union side in large numbers
3
Union General who accepted the South’s surrender at Appomattox Courthouse
Ulysses S. Grant
Jefferson Davis
Abraham Lincoln
Robert E. Lee
4
People are able to vote directly on important issues for their state or territory (slavery)
popular sovereignty
emancipation
federalism
segregation
5
Someone who is against slavery and wants it ended immediately (vocab)
copperhead
war hawk
abolitionist
secessionist
6
Fighting that targets all possible resources both military and civilian (scorched earth)
total war
guerrilla war
cold war
civil war
7
Why was the Battle of Gettysburg a turning point in the Civil War?
it was Robert E. Lee's first battle
it was Ulysses S. Grant's first battle
the South won and badly damaged the Northern army
the North won and badly damaged the Southern army
8
Military term for a person who is killed or put out of action
m.i.a.
k.i.a.
p.o.w.
casualty
9
Which event started the Civil War?
The Battle of Gettysburg
The attack on Fort Sumter
John Brown’s raid on Harpers Ferry
The Emancipation Proclamation
10
The Union Colonel who commanded the 20th Maine and won at Little Round Top at Gettysburg
George Pickett
Robert E. Lee
Joshua Chamberlain
Ulysses S. Grant
11
This Union General is known for his “March to the Sea”
William Tecumseh Sherman
Bruce Banner
Ulysses S. Grant
George Pickett
12
Who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln?
John Wilkes Booth
Robert E. Lee
John C. Pemberton
Jefferson Davis
13
The top Confederate general who led the Army of Northern Virginia to many victories
Ulysses S. Grant
Jefferson Davis
Robert E. Lee
Abraham Lincoln
14
Which of the following battles was a Union victory and a major turning point in the war?
Fredericksburg
Gettysburg
First Battle of Bull Run
Stalingrad
15
Which BEST explains the high number of casualties during the war?
Generals who refused to fight and troops who deserted
Bad weather and lack of food for the troops
Better weapons and officers who fought with old tactics
Advanced medical treatment
16
To withdraw from membership (South breaking away)
secede
siege
emancipate
segregate
17
This battle was a major victory and led to the Union gaining control of the Mississippi R.
Shiloh
Richmond
Gettysburg
Vicksburg
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To set free
segregate
siege
secede
emancipate
19
By 1865,
the South’s economy was strong
Northern armies were doing very little damage to the South
large parts of the North were destroyed
parts of the South were destroyed
20
Which of the following was a Southern advantage during the Civil War?
defensive strategy
population
railroads
factories
21
A conflict in which people in the same country fight each other
civil war
total war
guerrilla war
cold war
22
The president of the U.S. during the Civil War
Abraham Lincoln
Jefferson Davis
Ulysses S. Grant
Robert E. Lee
23
Which of the following statements is true?
many Northerners fought for the US but not to end slavery
all Northerners wanted to fight to save the US & end slavery
everyone in the border states supported the Union
all Southerners owned slaves
24
The president of the Confederacy or South
Ulysses S. Grant
Abraham Lincoln
Robert E. Lee
Jefferson Davis
25
In which famous speech did Lincoln dedicate a cemetery & explain the reason for the Civil War?
Emancipation Proclamation
Gettysburg Address
Declaration of Independence
Inaugural Address
