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The War in the West Fort Sumter Tide of the War Turns
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1
Why was geography important to the outcome of the Battle of Gettysburg?
to know where everything was located
how to get from place to place
upper ground had the advantage
know the customs and the area
2
What was the Gettysburg Address?
The place where the fighting happened
Surrender speech made by Robert E. Lee
Speech by Abraham Lincoln
Reference to the place where the Confederate forces surrendered
3
What are rights given to us by Thomas Jefferson and John Locke
Pursuit of Happiness
Property
Life
Liberty
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What role did Ulysses S. Grant play in the war in the West?
Commander of forces in the Union’s Western campaign
Officer for the Confederates
Bystander in the civil war
Soldier in the Confederate forces
5
What Confederate general died from his wounds at Chancellorsville?
Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson
Joseph Johnston
James Longstreet
P.G.T. Beauregard
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What does the 'of' mean in Government of, by, and for the people?
Made up of us- the people
Made specifically for us
Consent of the govern
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What happened (when this was said) four score and seven years ago?
The signing of the Declaration of Independence
Civil War
Women's right to vote
Boston Tea Party
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How were civilians affected by the Siege of Vicksburg?
dead bodies and other sights
pressure to leave the area
cut off water and food
fighting all around them
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What does the 'for' mean in Government of, by, and for the people?
Made up of us- the people
Made specifically for us
Consent of the govern
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What does the 'by' mean in Government of, by, and for the people?
Consent of the govern
Made up of us- the people
Made specifically for us
11
How did the Union take New Orleans, and why was it an important victory?
Military; more people joined the war
Cutting off their food; turning point of the war
Naval actions; It was a pathway to the Mississippi River.
Naval actions; caused the Confederates to surrender
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How did women take part in the war?
Fighting
Bullet making
Fundraisers
Nurses
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Why was the Battle of Shiloh important?
Many new soldier joined after this war
More supplies and other necessities were brought into the war
The Union army gained greater control of the Mississippi River valley.
Turning point of the war
14
What event triggered the war between the Union and the Confederacy?
Battle of Gettysburg
Attack on Fort Sumter
Womens rights
Massacre of people in the 1800s
15
Why did men volunteer to fight in the war?
Urge to do something
Pressure
Inspiration from the Revolutionary War
Patriotism
16
In what way was the capture of Atlanta an important victory for President Lincoln?
It boosted the Union forced
This success helped to convince Union voters to reelect Lincoln
Made him more popular and more people liked him
Lincoln got the credit and money and used this to help the war
17
Conceived in liberty- another phrase for liberty is:
Inalienable rights
Having rights from the government
Speaking up
Being in a democracy
18
How long is a score in the phrase, "Four score and seven years ago."
6 months
80 years
10 years
20 years
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Do you think President Lincoln would have approved of Grant’s actions in the West?
Yes, he liked the boldness of Grant
No, Lincoln thought Grant wasn't a strong character
