Describe General Sherman’s March to Sea.

To destroy Southern resources and break their will to continue fighting.

What was a greenback and what was the purpose of it?

Paper currency to finance the war

What were strengths and weaknesses of the South/North?

North: strong economy, weak military, South: strong military, weak economy

What was a “copperhead” and what did they believe in?

Northern Democrats opposing the war

Describe the battle of Gettysburg.

The Union won, forcing General Lee to retreat back to the South.

Who were the major Generals that were a “constant” for the South?

Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson

What was an ironclad?

A warship covered with iron plates

Describe the battle of Appomattox

General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant

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Mrs. Sherbo 8th Grade History Final Review

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Test your knowledge on the American Civil War with questions ranging from key battles to significant historical figures and events.

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1
Describe General Sherman’s March to Sea.
To sign a peace treaty with the Confederate government.
To rescue captured Union soldiers in Texas.
To invade the North and capture Washington, D.C.
To destroy Southern resources and break their will to continue fighting.
2
What is the 13th amendment?
Prohibition of alcohol
Abolition of slavery
Women's suffrage
Income tax introduction
3
What was a greenback and what was the purpose of it?
A type of military uniform
A political party
A new weapon
Paper currency to finance the war
4
How much of the army did they make up?
5%
20%
10%
15%
5
How did this impact the Union’s army?
Increased morale
Decreased efficiency
Improved tactics
Stable leadership
6
Why did Lincoln replace Generals multiple times throughout the war?
Lack of experience
Personal conflicts
Military strategy
Political pressure
7
What was the purpose of the Gettysburg Address?
To announce a new strategy
To negotiate peace
To honor fallen soldiers
To declare victory
8
What was the Anaconda Plan and the 3 steps?
Blockade, divide, conquer
Defend, expand, negotiate
Negotiate, ally, attack
Attack, retreat, defend
9
Who was Mary Edwards Walker and Sally Tompkins?
Union generals
Pioneering women in medicine
Famous abolitionists
Confederate spies
10
Who came up with the plan?
General Winfield Scott
General William T. Sherman
General Ulysses S. Grant
General Robert E. Lee
11
What was the name of the ironclad the Confederacy found and what did they change it to?
USS Merrimack to CSS Virginia
USS Monitor to CSS Alabama
USS Constellation to CSS Georgia
USS Constitution to CSS Tennessee
12
What were strengths and weaknesses of the South/North?
North: strong economy, weak military
South: strong military, weak economy
North: strong leadership, weak navy
South: strong navy, weak leadership
13
Define total war
Defensive strategy
Peaceful negotiation
Destructive campaign
Economic blockade
14
Did the South ever do the same thing?
No
Yes
Only in emergencies
Only in certain states
15
What was a “copperhead” and what did they believe in?
Northern Democrats opposing the war
Abolitionists in the South
Union supporters in the South
Southern sympathizers in the North
16
What ended the Civil War?
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Battle of Antietam
The Gettysburg Address
The Battle at Appomattox
17
What happened to Lincoln before it was formally added to the constitution?
He died of pneumonia
He resigned
He got re-elected
He was assassinated before
18
Describe the battle of Gettysburg.
The Confederates captured Washington, D.C.
The battle led to the Union surrendering at Appomattox.
It ended in a truce, with no clear winner.
The Union won, forcing General Lee to retreat back to the South.
19
The the union's goal of war ever change?
No, it remained the same
Yes, to abolish slavery
Yes, to expand territory
Yes, to gain independence
20
When could African Americans start fighting in the North?
1861
1863
1862
1864
21
Who were the major Generals that were a “constant” for the South?
Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson
Joseph Hooker and George Meade
George McClellan and Ambrose Burnside
Ulysses S. Grant and William T. Sherman
22
Why did Lincoln suspend it, and what effects did it have?
To maintain order
To draft soldiers
To increase taxes
To negotiate peace
23
What is a draft and how did people in the North and South respond to it?
Selective recruitment
Mandatory military service
Random selection
Voluntary enlistment
24
What impacts did the war have when all was said and done?
Economic growth
Technological advancement
Political stability
Social change
25
Where were hospitals set up in the South and North?
In private homes
In military camps
In churches and schools
In government buildings
26
What is habeas corpus?
Freedom of religion
Freedom of speech
Right to bear arms
Right to a fair trial
27
What was the goal of the North when the war FIRST started?
Preserve the Union
Gain independence
Abolish slavery
Expand territory
28
The Confederacy tried to gain support from which European countries?
Russia and Austria
Britain and France
Spain and Portugal
Germany and Italy
29
What was the 1st MAJOR battle of the Civil War?
Battle of Bull Run
Battle of Gettysburg
Battle of Antietam
Battle of Shiloh
30
What was an ironclad?
A type of cannon
A military fort
A warship covered with iron plates
A defensive wall
31
What did they face?
Discrimination and lower pay
Equal treatment
Better equipment
Higher ranks
32
Describe the battle of Appomattox
The Union army burned the Confederate capital to the ground
President Lincoln was assassinated on the battlefield
General Ulysses S. Grant surrendered to General Robert E. Lee
General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant

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