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Chapter 16 Civil War
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American civil war
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1
Who won the battle between the Ironclads, Merrimack vs. Monitor?
The battle was a draw
Merrimack was sunk
Both ships were sunk
Monitor was sunk
2
How long did the seven days battle last?
Seven months
Ten days
Eight Days
Seven days
3
What General became famous for the nickname "Stonewall"?
George McClellan
Robert Lee
Thomas Jackson
Ulysses Grant
4
What did the typical day in the life of a an army camp include?
Target practice
Eating meals and cleaning up
Cutting wood and digging latrines
Marching in formation
5
What conclusion did the South draw from the Northern defeat at Bull Run?
That England and France would support them
That their army would capture Wahington
That the war was won
That the Union would surrender
6
What was NOT a reason for Lee to lead the Confederate Army into the North?
Hope the North would make peace
Plunder the farms for food
Wanted to capture Washington, DC
Get support from Europe
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Which states were considered borders states?
California and Kansas
Missouri and Kentucky
Iowa and Alabama
New York and Florida
8
The North had what strengths on it's side?
Geography and Confidence
Leadership and Exports
Agriculture and Horses
Population and Industry
9
What was NOT an advancement in military technology?
Repeating rifles were invented
Mounted calvary charges became more powerful
Warships became covered with iron
Rifles became more accurate with a grooved barrel
10
Where did the first battle of the civil war took place?
Vicksburg, Mississippi
Gettysburg, Pennylvania
Shiloh, Tennessee
Manassas, Virginia
11
What was the main occupation of the volunteer in the Union and Confederate armies?
factory workers
Fishermen
Farmers
Hunters
12
How did Virginia's decision to secede improve the South's chances of winning?
Virginia had more railroads than other states
Virginia had more slaves than other states
Virginia was manufacturing state
Virginia was a very powerful state
13
Who was the Union commander in the West?
George Meade
Thomas Jackson
George McClellan
Ulysses Grant
14
Why did so many volunteers join the Union and Confederate armies?
There mothers asked them to
They were drafted
Adventure, Glory, Loyalty
It was the manly thing to do
15
How was Lee able to gain the advantage in the east?
He defeated Meade at the Battle of Gettysburg
He defeated McClellan at Seven Days Battle
He defeated Grant at the Battle of Shiloh
He defeated McCellan at Battle of Antietam
16
How did the states in the upper South respond to Lincoln's call-up of militia?
Sent 20,000 troops to fight for the Union
MD, DE, WV, and KY join the Confederacy
Virginia and North Carolina joined the Union
VA, NC, TN and AR joined the Confederacy
17
How did Grant differ from McClellan as a military leader?
Grant was more passive than McClellan
McClellan became President after the war
Grant was more aggressive than McClellan
McClellan was less experienced than Grant
18
How many soldiers and civilians were killed during the bombardment of Fort Sumter?
one
99
none
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The Battle of Antietam was called the Bloodiest because this many casualties?
250,000
25,000
50,000
2,500
20
Who was elected President of the Confederate States of America?
Winfield Scott
Robert Lee
Abraham Lincoln
Jefferson Davis
21
What were the South's strengths for the war?
Defense and leadership
Railroads and shipping
Workers and manufacturing
Industry and population
22
Who was the leading General of the Army of Northern Virginia?
George McClellan
Stonewall Jackson
Robert Lee
Ulysses Grant
23
What happened that aided the Union Army at the Battle of Antietam?
Lee lost the use of his best calverymen
The Union found a copy of Lee's plans
"Stonewall" Jackson was killed
The Confederate soldiers lacked shoes
24
Why did Lincoln refuse to replace Grant after the Battle of Shiloh?
Grant might run for President
Grant was a fighter
Grant might change to the Confederacy
He was short of Generals
25
What does NOT describe the poor hygiene in army camps?
Clothing and bedding was infested with lice
Bathing and washing was regularly done
camps smelled from garbage and latrines
Doctors failed to wash hands or instruments
26
What did Lincoln do after the Northern defeat at Bull Run?
Told the state militias to regroup and train harder
Asked for troops from England and France
Sent home the militia and called for 500,000 volunteer army
Proposed to a cease fire and peace treaty with the South
27
What was the most common cause of death for a soldier during the war?
Disease
Old Age
Wounds
Hanging
28
What did the Confederacy expect to gain by withholding cotton from the market?
Support from England and France
Support from Spain and Italy
Higher prices for their cotton
Support from Canada and Mexico
29
Where did most of the Confederate victories take place?
Pennsylvania
Virginia
Georgia
Tennessee
30
Why did Lincoln fire McClellan despite the Union victory at Antietam?
Lincoln worried that he was to political powerful
Lincoln believed he had lost to many men in the battle
McClellan failed to report back to the President
McClellan missed a chance to finish off the Confederate Army
31
Where is Fort Sumter located?
Mississippi River
Charleston Harbor
Boston Harbor
Chesapeake Bay
32
How many total casualties in the Battle of Shiloh for both sides?
2,500
250
25,000
250,000
33
What was the south largest export?
Tobacco
Slaves
Cotton
Corn
34
Why was the fall of New Orleans a heavy blow to the Confederacy?
The Confederacy was cut in two
The Confederate Navy was destroyed
Texas rejoined the Union
President Davis lost his plantation
35
What was the most commonly needed piece of clothing by soldiers?
Hats
Coats
Pants
Shoes
36
The Union Navy led by Admiral Farragut capture what city on the Mississippi River?
New Orleans
Memphis
Vicksburg
St. Louis
37
Ulysses Grant led the Union Army into what Confederate State?
Georgia
Virginia
Texas
Tennessee
