How did the Civil War affect industries in the North?

Industries became more mechanized.

How did the North’s population differ from the South’s population?

The North’s population was larger.

What is one geographic advantage the South had over the North?

The South was fighting in its own territory.

After the Battle of Gettysburg, the South

never again fought on Union soil.

How did African Americans support the war effort?

After the Militia Act, A Americans fought for the Union.

Why was a plan for Reconstruction of the South needed?

Constit. had no guidance on secession/readmission of states

One success of Reconstruction was the

intro of a tax-supported public school system in the South.

What was the outcome of the impeachment proceedings against President Johnson?

House impeached president, but Senate failed to remove him

By the end of the 1860s, Northern support for Reconstruction had faded because

cost of military operations in the South worried many people

Which contributed to Lincoln’s decision to address the issue of slavery in the South?

He was worried about anti-slavery sentiment in Europe.

What did Republicans gain from the Compromise of 1877?

Rutherford B. Hayes became president.

How did the Civil War affect states’ rights?

The supremacy of the fed govt over states was established

During Reconstruction, groups such as the Ku Klux Klan

used violence to prevent freed people from voting.

Reconstruction was successful in

raising AA expectations of their right to citizenship.

Abolitionists influenced Lincoln’s decision to issue the Emancipation Proclamation by

pressuring him to take a stand on slavery.

How did the Civil War end?

Lee surrendered to Grant at Appomattox Court House, Virginia

After 1863, what did Gen. Grant want even if it meant thousands of Union soldiers were killed?

Crush large numbers of Confederate troops.

What event led to the fall of the Confederate capital, Richmond, Virginia?

Lee’s retreat from Petersburg

What did Johnson require states to do to regain membership in the Union?

ratify 13 Amendment, state constitutions had to ban slavery.

Which idea was a part of Lincoln’s plan for Reconstruction?

Southern states had never really left the Union.

The Ten Percent Plan required that-

10 % of a state’s voters take a loyalty oath to the Union.

Which of the following was a key problem with the sharecropping system?

Landowners lied about expenses to keep sharecroppers in debt

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1
How did the Civil War affect industries in the North?
Industries could not meet wartime demands.
Northern industries had to ask the South for help.
Industries became more mechanized.
The North closed many industries.
2
How did the North’s population differ from the South’s population?
no population statistics for the North or the South.
The North and the South had the same size population
The North’s population was larger.
The North’s population was smaller.
3
What is one geographic advantage the South had over the North?
The North had no map-making industries.
The South had more waterways for their navy.
Northerners would be uncomfortable in the Southern climate.
The South was fighting in its own territory.
4
After the Battle of Gettysburg, the South
surrendered immediately.
mounted one last march into the North.
never again fought on Union soil.
refused to retreat.
5
How did African Americans support the war effort?
Enslaved AAs spied on Union troops for the Confederacy.
Slaves and free blacks fought for the Confederacy.
After the Militia Act, A Americans fought for the Union.
AA were forbidden from supporting the war on either side
6
Why was a plan for Reconstruction of the South needed?
Lincoln admin didn't want to readmit the Confederate states
Many new citizens had joined the nation during the war.
Constit. had no guidance on secession/readmission of states
South economy had grown,Northern states wanted to share $$
7
One success of Reconstruction was the
intro of a tax-supported public school system in the South.
extension of suffrage for women.
shift in the balance of power toward the federal government
protection of full citizenship rights for African Americans.
8
Which side had a more difficult time rebuilding after the Civil War?
the South
the South and North struggled equally
the North
the South and North both rebuilt easily
9
What was the outcome of the impeachment proceedings against President Johnson?
House impeached president, but Senate failed to remove him
Johnson was removed from office, and Grant became president
The House voted not to impeach the president.
Secretary of War Edwin Stanton was fired.
10
By the end of the 1860s, Northern support for Reconstruction had faded because
cost of military operations in the South worried many people
North believed that goals of Reconstruction had been met.
Lincoln had been assassinated.
Freedmen’s Bureau had failed to accomplish its objectives.
11
Which contributed to Lincoln’s decision to address the issue of slavery in the South?
He wanted to antagonize the South.
He was angry about recent Union military defeats.
He wanted to build a strong base of political supporters.
He was worried about anti-slavery sentiment in Europe.
12
Howt did Lincoln’s ability to unify the divided North have on the outcome of the Civil War?
It helped the Union win.
It made no difference.
It gave the South an advantage.
It made Unionists angry.
13
What did Republicans gain from the Compromise of 1877?
Federal aid to the South was controlled by Republicans.
Rutherford B. Hayes became president.
Republicans received powerful cabinet positions.
Radical Republicans retained control of Congress.
14
What risk did a soldier face if he survived being wounded in a Civil War battle?
losing his pay
being dishonorably discharged
being forgotten
dying from disease
15
How did the Civil War affect states’ rights?
States lost all rights of self-determination.
The supremacy of the fed govt over states was established
balance of power between fed and states govt was unchanged
States gained more power in determining their own laws.
16
One of President Lincoln’s first major goals for Reconstruction was to
redistribute the South’s land.
punish Southern states for seceding.
reunify the nation.
grant African Americans full citizenship.
17
During Reconstruction, groups such as the Ku Klux Klan
used violence to prevent freed people from voting.
supported the passage of the Enforcement Acts.
tried to pass laws to limit the rights of freed people.
were disbanded by the Fifteenth Amendment.
18
Reconstruction was successful in
reestablishing cotton as most important part of the South
healing the bitterness between the North and the South.
raising AA expectations of their right to citizenship.
providing lasting protection for all freed people.
19
Pre Emancipation Proclamation, enslaved AA who were captured by Union forces were treated as
servants.
contraband.
the militia.
spies.
20
Abolitionists influenced Lincoln’s decision to issue the Emancipation Proclamation by
enlisting European countries to criticize Lincoln.
pressuring him to take a stand on slavery.
submitting a draft of the Emancipation Proclamation.
threatening to withdraw support of Lincoln’s presidency
21
How did the Civil War end?
Lee surrendered to Grant at Appomattox Court House, Virginia
President Lincoln declared a cease fire.
Grant surrendered in Richmond, VA, after losing a battle
Enslaved persons revolted and crushed the Confederates
22
After 1863, what did Gen. Grant want even if it meant thousands of Union soldiers were killed?
Experiment with new war technologies.
Disregard his troops’ needs
Wait for Confederate troops to attack.
Crush large numbers of Confederate troops.
23
What did Union forces decide to attack in their effort to demoralize the South after 1863?
political leaders
enslaved people
Confederate monuments
military and civilian targets
24
What event led to the fall of the Confederate capital, Richmond, Virginia?
Lee’s retreat from Petersburg
Grant’s siege at Vicksburg
Sherman’s march through Georgia
Lincoln’s assassination
25
What did Johnson require states to do to regain membership in the Union?
ratify 13 Amendment, state constitutions had to ban slavery.
States guaranteed social and political rights to AA's
10% of state’s voters needed to swear loyalty to the US
Confederate leaders wrote Johnson on behalf of their states
26
The Fifteenth Amendment affected the women’s suffrage movement by
splitting the movement.
securing suffrage for all women.
securing suffrage for white women.
uniting the movement.
27
What did Lincoln want before he announced the Emancipation Proclamation?
a new general
the South’s surrender
a major Union military victory
African American soldiers
28
Which idea was a part of Lincoln’s plan for Reconstruction?
State govts must grant African Americans the right to vote
African Americans should be guaranteed social equality.
Frmr Confederates shouldn't be compensated for lost property
Southern states had never really left the Union.
29
The Ten Percent Plan required that-
10 % of a state’s voters take a loyalty oath to the Union.
the South pay ten percent of the Union’s war costs.
states set aside 10% of their seats for African Americans
Southern landowners give 10% of their land to freed men.
30
Which of the following was a key problem with the sharecropping system?
Cotton was no longer a profitable crop.
Sharecroppers had to buy their own supplies.
Landowners lied about expenses to keep sharecroppers in debt
Farmers paid the landowners cash rent & shares of the crop
31
What battle is considered to be the turning point in the Civil War?
Battle of Gettysburg
Battle of Bull Run
Battle of Richmond
Battle of Vicksburg
32
How could Northern advantages primarily be categorized?
industrial
strategic
martial
psychological
33
The agrarian South was at a disadvantage against the
industrialized North.
European-influenced North.
more liberal North
colder North.
34
What is one advantage that helped the North to achieve victory in the Civil War?
a warmer climate
growing sympathy for Southern culture
more technological resources
better military leadership when the war started

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