In what way did young boys contribute to the military efforts of the Civil War?

They often served in the drum corps or as flag bearers.

What advantage did the South have over the North during the Civil War?

South had better military leaders & used knowledge of land against North

What do you think you will make on tomorrow's test?

80 - 89, Less than 70, 70-79, 90 +

What is the correct order of these major Civil War battles?

Bull Run, Antietam, Gettysburg, Atlanta

What conclusion is evident from the data in this graph?

Disease caused a greater decline in population than actual fighting.

What advantages did the North have over the South during the Civil War?

more railroad lines, larger population, greater manufacturing ability

This is the headline for a story published in The New York Herald on November 7, 1860.

S. Carolina seceded from Union &several other southern states soon followed

During the Civil War, why did the lower classes of the South serve and die in higher numbers than the upper classes?

Anyone who owned twenty or more slaves was exempt from service.

What is most likely the reason Lincoln used the line "all men are created equal" from the DOI in his speech?

to remind people the nation was founded on this principle

What was the ruling in the court case Dred Scott v. Sandford?

Congress did not have authority to regulate slavery in western territories.

This is a Hunley. During the Civil War, why did the South pursue the development of ships like the Hunley ?

to break up the Union blockade along the South’s coastline

Why is the Battle of Gettysburg considered a turning point of the Civil War?

The Confederacy never again attempted an invasion of the North.

During the early years of the Civil War, on what task did the northern navy focus their concentration?

setting up a blockade of the Confederacy's coastline

What prevented Britain from supporting the South in 1861?

Britain already had an oversupply of cotton.

How are the battles of Gettysburg and Antietam similar?

Both battles resulted in failed invasions of the North by the Confederacy.

Which statement best characterizes events of the Civil War?

Outcome was ultimately determined by economic resources of North & South

A student wrote down these notes during social studies class. What is the best heading for the notes?

Union Strategy in the Civil War

This cartoon map was published in 1861. The snake represents the Union’s plan to accomplish what goal?

to blockade southern ports and divide the South at the Mississippi River

What aspect of the Civil War is described by the characteristics in this list?

southern advantages in the Civil War

According to this map, where were the majority of the battles fought during the Civil War?

in Virginia and along the Mississippi River

How did General Sherman's enactment of the concept of "total war" impact the outcome of the Civil War?

Promoted destruction of private property, reducing emotional&financial help

What advantage did the South have over the North when the Civil War began?

greater public support for the war

According to this poster, why did the Union believe that African-Americans might want to fight for the Union?

because the Union represented liberty to many men

How did the outcome of the Civil War impact the debate over states' rights?

It ended idea of secession & reaffirmed sovereignty of the federal govt

During the Civil War, why was the Union strategy of “total war” effective in weakening the Confederacy?

Southerners were dependent on many of the resources that were destroyed.

What was Abraham Lincoln's position on slavery when he campaigned in 1860?

He was a free-soiler who didn't want to see slavery expand 2new territories

What was Union General William Sherman's motivation for his "March-to-the-Sea" campaign?

take the Civil War to southern civilians& to punish them until they gave up

What advantage did President Lincoln have over Jefferson Davis during the Civil War?

President Lincoln has the authority to enforce executive orders.

What idea was justification for South Carolina’s secession from the Union?

States’ rights were more important than federal power.

This is an illustration of Fort Sumter. What was the significance of this battle that took place at Fort Sumter?

It was the first time shots were fired in the Civil War.

Photo of 13th U.S. Colored Troops that fought in Battle of Nashville. What made this regiment’s participation possible?

the announcement of the Emancipation Proclamation

What trait was unique about the states of Delaware, Maryland, Kentucky, & Missouri during the first half of Civil War?

They were slave states that stayed in the Union.

President Lincoln issued this statement in 1863.How did the actions in this statement alter the course of the Civil War?

It shifted purpose of the war from preserving Union to freeing the slaves

In promoting Grant to Lieutenant General, what was one of the conditions of Lincoln's support?

Agreed to allow free blacks to serve in the army & fight against South

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1
Which legislation directly led to the events in this headline?
the Emancipation Proclamation
the Protective Tariff of 1828
the Kansas-Nebraska Act
the Missouri Compromise
2
The North gained control of the Mississippi River after a Union victory at which battle?
Bull Run
Gettysburg
Vicksburg
Antietam
3
In what way did young boys contribute to the military efforts of the Civil War?
They often served in the drum corps or as flag bearers.
They cooked and tended fires for the military camps.
Many accompanied their mothers as nurses in the army hospitals.
Because they were small, they acted as spies and scouts.
4
What advantage did the South have over the North during the Civil War?
Southern states had greater economic resources & better military leadership
South had more economic resources&used knowledge of land better than the N
Southern states had greater economic resources & larger army than the North
South had better military leaders & used knowledge of land against North
5
South Carolina's secession demonstrated a belief in which idea?
states' rights
expansionism
federal supremacy
imperialism
6
This excerpt is from a speech delivered by President Lincoln on November 19, 1863. Which battle led to this speech?
Second Manassas
Antietam
Gettysburg
Vicksburg
7
What do you think you will make on tomorrow's test?
80 - 89
Less than 70
70-79
90 +
8
During the Civil War, what was the most common operation performed on soldiers?
amputation
tonsillectomy
appendix removal
bone replacement
9
What is the correct order of these major Civil War battles?
Bull Run, Antietam, Gettysburg, Atlanta
Antietam, Bull Run, Gettysburg, Atlanta
Atlanta, Antietam, Bull Run, Gettysburg
Gettysburg, Atlanta, Bull Run, Antietam
10
What conclusion is evident from the data in this graph?
Disease caused a greater decline in population than actual fighting.
More soldiers died in battle than were wounded.
The Confederacy lost the war because they had greater casualties.
The Confederacy had better hospital facilities than the North.
11
This cartoon depicts the first states to secede as men riding animals off of a cliff. Which state is riding the pig?
Florida
South Carolina
Alabama
Virginia
12
What advantages did the North have over the South during the Civil War?
more railroad lines
superior military leaders
larger population
greater manufacturing ability
13
This is the headline for a story published in The New York Herald on November 7, 1860.
Senators from southern states called for recount& resigned when not granted
Southern states immediately declared war& launched attack on Washington D.C
S. Carolina seceded from Union &several other southern states soon followed
Rep. from southern states met to discuss formation of new political party
14
During the Civil War, why did the lower classes of the South serve and die in higher numbers than the upper classes?
Wealthiest southerners owned businesses that prevented them from joining
Anyone who owned twenty or more slaves was exempt from service.
Poor southerners served as generals, putting them in greater danger.
Plantation owners sent slaves to serve in their place
15
What is most likely the reason Lincoln used the line "all men are created equal" from the DOI in his speech?
to promote equality as a new concept he developed
to persuade people to stop being prejudice toward Southerners
to remind people the nation was founded on this principle
to praise northern states for treating all men as equals
16
What was the ruling in the court case Dred Scott v. Sandford?
The strict Fugitive Slave Law in Compromise of 1850 was unconstitutional.
The federal government had supremacy over the states in regulating trade
"Separate but equal" facilities were constitutional.
Congress did not have authority to regulate slavery in western territories.
17
When the Civil War began, what was President Abraham Lincoln's main goal?
to punish the South
to restore the Union
to gain the support of Britain and France
to free the slaves
18
This is a Hunley. During the Civil War, why did the South pursue the development of ships like the Hunley ?
to transport troops secretly to fight in the North
to spy on Union forces without being detected
to break up the Union blockade along the South’s coastline
to launch an attack on Britain if it formed an alliance with the North
19
Why is the Battle of Gettysburg considered a turning point of the Civil War?
Ulysses Grant became the general of the entire Union army.
Robert E. Lee was removed as the leader of the Army of Northern Virginia.
The Confederacy never again attempted an invasion of the North.
The Union began negotiating a peace treaty with the Confederacy.
20
During the early years of the Civil War, on what task did the northern navy focus their concentration?
setting up a blockade of the Confederacy's coastline
raiding southern merchant ships
freeing slaves in southern port towns
developing new weapons and submarines
21
What prevented Britain from supporting the South in 1861?
Britain was already fighting a war in Europe.
Britain already had an oversupply of cotton.
Britain did not consider textile manufacturing to be important.
ain and France agreed to adopt a neutral policy toward the war.
22
How are the battles of Gettysburg and Antietam similar?
Both battles resulted in failed invasions of the North by the Confederacy.
Both battles resulted in Confederate victories.
Both battles resulted in mass slaughter of Confederate prisoners of war.
Both battles resulted in the capture of General Robert E. Lee.
23
Who wrote this letter?
Abraham Lincoln
Andrew Johnson
Ulysses S. Grant
Stephen Douglas
24
This is an excerpt from a speech given by Stephen Douglas in 1854. In this speech, Douglas is advocating for what idea?
abolition
gag rule
popular sovereignty
25
This is a quote from a speech given by Abraham Lincoln in 1858. In this speech, Lincoln was referencing what issue?
women’s rights
internal improvements
slavery
nullification
26
Which statement best characterizes events of the Civil War?
The Civil War began at Gettysburg when the South fired on the North.
Naval blockades of southern ports forced the South to trade with France.
North's greatest advantage in the Civil War was their military leadership.
Outcome was ultimately determined by economic resources of North & South
27
A student wrote down these notes during social studies class. What is the best heading for the notes?
Reasons for the Confederacy's Secession
Union Strategy in the Civil War
Abolitionist Plans to Encourage a Slave Revolt
Impact of the Emancipation Proclamation
28
The graphic shows which groups combined to form a new political party.Which political party would complete this graphic?
Secessionist
Whig
Constitutional Union
Republican
29
This cartoon map was published in 1861. The snake represents the Union’s plan to accomplish what goal?
to destroy all the civil and economic resources of the South
to blockade southern ports and divide the South at the Mississippi River
to march soldiers from the Virginia Peninsula to Richmond
to incorporate former slaves as contraband of war
30
What aspect of the Civil War is described by the characteristics in this list?
northern advantages in the Civil War
areas of weakness for the North and South during the Civil War
southern advantages in the Civil War
reasons for southern states to secede from the Union
31
According to this map, where were the majority of the battles fought during the Civil War?
in Virginia and along the Mississippi River
in Virginia and the Carolinas
in Alabama and Georgia
in Pennsylvania and other northern states
32
How did General Sherman's enactment of the concept of "total war" impact the outcome of the Civil War?
Increased anti-slavery sentiments in South
Promoted destruction of private property, reducing emotional&financial help
Strengthened resolve of southerners, which renewed their will to fight.
Forced many wealthy southerners to flee to England = less men to enlist
33
What advantage did the South have over the North when the Civil War began?
better ability to produce war materials
greater public support for the war
more railroad lines for shipping goods
more men eligible to serve in the military
34
In this speech, what issue does Lincoln believe is "dividing the house"?
women's rights
territorial expansion
slavery
industrialization
35
According to this poster, why did the Union believe that African-Americans might want to fight for the Union?
because African-Americans trusted Abraham Lincoln
because the Union seemed more likely to win
because the Union represented liberty to many men
because the Union had camps at Readville
36
How did the outcome of the Civil War impact the debate over states' rights?
It strengthened rights of individual states 2 challenge actions of fed govt
It ended any further conflict over rights of states in relation to fed govt
It ended idea of secession & reaffirmed sovereignty of the federal govt
Prevented states from passing own laws & forced to accept fed legislation
37
During the Civil War, why was the Union strategy of “total war” effective in weakening the Confederacy?
Southern states were cut off from each other by the Mississippi River.
Southerners were unable to make money by shipping goods overseas.
Southerners were dependent on many of the resources that were destroyed.
Southern states began fighting each other rather than the North.
38
What was Abraham Lincoln's position on slavery when he campaigned in 1860?
He was a strict abolitionist.
He was a free-soiler who didn't want to see slavery expand 2new territories
He wanted to end slavery and create new colonies for ex-slaves in Africa.
He was a strong supporter of slavery.
39
What was Union General William Sherman's motivation for his "March-to-the-Sea" campaign?
to provide support to Union forces trapped at the port city of Charleston
to end southern dominance of the trade networks by destroying Charleston
take the Civil War to southern civilians& to punish them until they gave up
to escape surrounding southern armies and flee to the North by sea
40
What advantage did President Lincoln have over Jefferson Davis during the Civil War?
President Lincoln has the authority to enforce executive orders.
President Lincoln had better military commanders
President Lincoln had more experience in combat.
President Lincoln had greater support among his citizens
41
What idea was justification for South Carolina’s secession from the Union?
Too much government regulation was preventing industrialization.
States’ rights were more important than federal power.
A capitalist economic system was hurting the country.
Poor citizens deserved more representation in government.
42
This is an illustration of Fort Sumter. What was the significance of this battle that took place at Fort Sumter?
It was the first use of African American troops in a battle.
It was the spot farthest South reached by Union troops.
It was the first time shots were fired in the Civil War.
It was the only victory in the South by Confederate troops.
43
Photo of 13^th U.S. Colored Troops that fought in Battle of Nashville. What made this regiment’s participation possible?
the formation of the Independent State of Scott
the announcement of the Emancipation Proclamation
the ratification of the 13th Amendment
the secession of Tennessee
44
What trait was unique about the states of Delaware, Maryland, Kentucky, & Missouri during the first half of Civil War?
They contained prison camps holding both Union and Confederate soldiers.
They were slave states that stayed in the Union.
They were states that came into existence because of the war.
They were the leading centers for the Underground Railroad.
45
President Lincoln issued this statement in 1863.How did the actions in this statement alter the course of the Civil War?
It promoted the use of the Anaconda Plan to defeat the Confederacy
It shifted purpose of the war from preserving Union to freeing the slaves
It freed all slaves and made them available to fight for the Union
It encouraged border states to secede from the Union & join the Confederacy
46
Why is the development and use of the Hunley during the Civil War significant?
It was the first hot air balloon.
It ended the blockade of the South Carolina coastline.
It was the first submarine.
It helped defeat the Union troops at Fort Sumter.
47
In promoting Grant to Lieutenant General, what was one of the conditions of Lincoln's support?
Agreed not to damage the transportation system of the South.
He agreed to turn over control of the military as soon as the war was won.
Agreed to persuade McClellan not to run for Pres. against Lincoln in 1864
Agreed to allow free blacks to serve in the army & fight against South

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