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Emancipation Proclamation
Ended the war
Outlawed slavery in the North
Angered Northerners
Freed the Confederate slaves
2
What principle of the Dec. of Ind. did Lincoln base the Emancipation Proclamation on?
All men are created equal
Everyone deserves life
Whites are not superior
Everyone should be free
3
Why did Lincoln wait until after Antietam before announcing the Emancipation Proclamation?
Just because
He wanted support after a tough loss
It was the soonest he could do it
Wanted the Union to be in a position of strength
4
Why did the Union find it difficult to maintain their blockade?
The South had fast ships
Many miles of coastline to patrol
Their Navy was weak
They didn't have enough ships
5
How did both sides build up their number of troops?
Foreign allies
Draft
Established army
Volunteers
6
How did life change for civilians during the war?
Had to do the jobs soldiers left behind
They had to make all of the bullets for the war effort
They had less work to do
Things did not change greatly for them
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What Dec. of Ind. ideas did the Gettysburg Address reflect?
Democracy
Liberty
All are correct
Equality
8
How was the war more difficult for black soldiers than white soldiers?
They were abused by Union officers
They were killed or sold into slavery if caught
They never received proper training and supplies
They had to do all of the hard labor
9
What was the purpose of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address?
To remind Americans that slavery had to be ended
So people could find it on Mapquest
To end the Battle of Gettysburg
To remind Americans why they were fighting the war
10
Why did General Lee decide to surrender?
Surrounded, no supplies
Knew the war was lost
Soldiers were deserting
He ran out of donuts
11
What was the significance of the Siege of Vicksburg?
Gave them control of southern Louisiana
Broke the spirit of the South
Gave the Union total control of the Mississippi River
North knew the war was going to be long after this battle.
12
Lincoln's inaugural address was based on the idea that the success of a nation depends on what?
Winning wars
Strong government
Being united
Economic strength
13
Why was Gettysburg a turning point?
They found Confederate battle plans there
They South lost too many officers there
They accomplished a major strategic goal
First time Northerners believed they could win
14
How did the Battle of Gettysburg affect the Confederacy's relationship with Europe?
Britain and France decided not to aid the Confederacy
Europe decided to give them needed supplies
No significant effect
It made the relationship stronger
15
Why did Robert E. Lee decide to lead the Confederate Army?
He was from the South
He was a Confederate General
He hated the North
He was paid
16
What was the goal of the Union army?
Controlling the South
Killing rebels
Winning
Control the Mississippi River
17
What did the Union victory in the Battle of Shiloh mean for them?
Gave them control of the Missouri River
Meant they had to start drafting soldiers
Gave them hope that the war would soon be over
Gave them control of the Mississippi River Valley
18
What was the significance of the Battle of Antietam?
Many top officers were in that battle
Shifted control of the war from South to North
It marked the end of the war
Put control into the hands of the Confedreacy
19
Why was the first battle of Bull Run significant?
The North won easily
Ended Union hopes of an easy victory
The South took control of the North
The Union dominated
20
Why did many northerners begin opposing the war as time passed?
War was long, many casualties
Started to want slavery
It was becoming a pointless war
They became more racist
21
What marked the beginning of the Civil War (what started it)?
South attacked Washignton
South attacked Disneyland
South attacked Fort Sumter
Union attacked the South
22
Who was the Union's African-American unit that fought at Fort Wagner?
101st Illinois Brigade
44th Massachusetts Battalion
33rd Vermont Infantry
54th Massachusetts Infantry
23
What were Ulysses S. Grant's strengths as a general?
He was aggressive and bold in his actions.
He liked bombing cities.
He was cautious and patient.
He was in the army for 20 years.
24
How did the South respond to Lincoln's inaugural address?
Agreed with him
Attacked him
Ignored him
Responded well
25
Why did American Indians choose to join the Confederacy in the West?
Hoped the South leaders would give them more independence
Thought they had a better chance at freedom with the South
They supported slavery
They had enough troops in the East
26
What was the Union's strategy for winning the war?
Attack South Carolina
Control railroads
Blockade, Control Mississippi River
Wear the South out
27
What made new warships developed by the South dangerous to the Union Navy?
Iron/Armor Plating
They were faster than big Union ships
They were bigger
Their officers were better
28
What was General Sherman's contribution to the Union victory?
Captured Vicksburg, destroyed southern military posts
Destroyed railroads and industries, captured Atlanta
Led the victory at Antietam
Helped win Gettysburg
29
What did the Second Battle of Bull Run accomplish for the Confederacy?
Union troops were forced out of Virginia
They gained the support of many Northerners
They confiscated Union weapons and supplies
Union troops were forced out of the South
30
What was Lincoln's main goal when he took office in 1861?
Reuniting the North and South
Avoiding war
Ending slavery
Going to war
31
What was the North's advantage in the Battle of Gettysburg?
Positioned on the hill, Little Round Top
They had .50 caliber mini-guns
Positioned near the Mississippi River
Southern troops fled to the south before it started
32
Why did Copperheads oppose the draft?
They supported the South
They just didn't like it
They were against all wars
Against whites fighting for the sake of blacks
33
How were P.O.W.s treated during the Civil War?
Received little food and little shelter
Received little food and lots of shelter
Somewhat poorly
Very nicely
34
What was the significance of the development of new warships of both sides?
They shared ideas with other countries
Ended the use of wooden ships
Caused more wars
They only used wooden ships
35
What did many women do in the war?
They made uniforms
Provided medical care
Fought alongside the men
Nothing
