What greatly aided the Union in the Battle of Antietam?

The Union found General Lee's battle plans.

What was the result of Pickett's Charge?

hundreds of dead Confederate soldiers

Bull Run showed Lincoln that

he needed a better trained army.

were Union states that had slaves.

Why was it dangerous for African Americans to fight?

If captured, they would be resold into slavery.

Destruction of everything-land,industry,infrastructure, etc.

The Battle of Bull Run is significant because

it was the first real battle of the Civil War.

"Copperheads" was a derogatory term used

by Northerners to describe those that didn't support the war

Many white southerners were opposed to abolition because they felt

the N. had no right to place their values on S. on culture.

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1
Arguably Abraham Lincoln's most famous speech was no longer than two minutes. It was the _______
1st Inaugural Address
Gettysburg Address
2nd Inaugural Address
House Divided Speech
2
Which battle is the bloodiest battle in the Civil War?
Antietam
Chancellorsville
Shiloh
Gettysburg
3
Lee surrendered to Grant at
Atlanta
Appomattox Court House
Gettysburg
Savannah
4
Who won the Battle of Bull Run?
Both sides thought they won
South
It was a draw
North
5
What greatly aided the Union in the Battle of Antietam?
The battle was fought on territory well known to the Union.
The Union found General Lee's battle plans.
The Union had three times as many men as the Confederacy.
The Union had stronger generals than the Confederacy.
6
In what year did West Virginia break away to join the Union?
1862
1863
1865
1864
7
General Jackson's nickname was
Rockwall
Strong Hammer
Stonewall
Sideburns
8
What was the result of Pickett's Charge?
the removal of General McClellan
hundreds of dead Union soldiers
hundreds of dead Confederate soldiers
a Confederate victory
9
Which general led the Union in the Battle of Antietam?
Grant
Sherman
Burnside
McClellan
10
Bull Run showed Lincoln that
he needed more soldiers.
the war would be over quickly.
he needed a better trained army.
the Union was much stronger than the Confederacy.
11
Which of the following was NOT one of the advantages of the North at the start of the war?
More railroads
Better Generals
Larger Navy
More people
12
Steel ships made their debut in the Civil War. They were called
Iron Blasters
Steelships
Steel Blasters
Ironclads
13
The border states
were Confederate states that had slaves.
were Confederate states that had no slaves.
were Union states that had slaves.
were Union states that had no slaves.
14
What was the Confederate's failed attempt on the third day of the Battle of Gettysburg?
Little Round Top
Hornet's Nest
Bayonet Charge
Pickett's Charge
15
July 1 1863 - July 3 1863 marks the battle of
Vicksburg
Chancellorsville
Shiloh
Gettysburg
16
Which famous abolitionist was influential in encouraging Lincoln to issue the Emancipat. Proc.?
Nat Turner
Frederick Douglass
John Brown
Andrew Johnson
17
Due to a lack of money, the North started printing it in abundance. This led to
riots
steeling
profiteering
inflation
18
General McClellan was
strong willed and bold.
cautious, but very aggressive.
decisive and very aggressive.
cautious and not aggressive.
19
The brave men of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry were
free African Americans.
slaves.
white men and slaves.
free African Americans and white men.
20
The expression, "a rich man's war and a poor man's fight" was made famous after passing
the draft law.
income tax law.
the Emancipation Proclamation.
habeas corpus.
21
Joshua Lawrence Chamberlain bravely led his men and helped the Union win during the Battle of
Shiloh
Atlanta
Gettysburg
Vicksburg
22
How many Americans died in the Civil War?
570,000
620,000
650,000
550,000
23
"Contraband" referred to...
escaped slaves
abolitionists
free soil in the South
vacated property in the South
24
What fatal action did Lee call for in the Battle of Gettysburg?
Pickett's Charge
Cemetery Ridge
Hornet's Nest
Little Round Top
25
Who did the Civil War stalk?
Robert E. Lee
Wilmer McLean
Ulysses S. Grant
Joshua Chamberlain
26
Lee hoped a win at which battle would force the North into peace negotiations?
Atlanta
Gettysburg
Shiloh
Vicksburg
27
Women did all of the following except...
hold government positions
spy
fight
assist freedmen and women
28
The Battle of Gettysburg began on
July 4, 1863
July 3, 1863
July 2, 1863
July 1, 1863
29
When were the first shots of the Civil War?
July 21, 1861
April 12, 1861
April 9, 1865
April 12, 1865
30
Why was it dangerous for African Americans to fight?
If captured, they would be sold to Africa.
It wasn't dangerous for African Americans to fight.
If captured, they would be resold into slavery.
If captured, they would be executed.
31
What was Lincoln's hope for the South?
payment for damaged property
punishment and repentance
a separate country
forgiveness and reunification
32
Lincoln was the 1st to issue this (required all workers to give part of their pay to the gov.)
Wage Tax Law
Property Tax Law
Worker's Tax Law
Income Tax Law
33
Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation after the Battle of
Atlanta
Bull Run
Fort Sumter
Antietam
34
Lincoln was furious with this general for allowing General Lee to escape to the South.
McClellan
Meade
Burnside
Grant
35
When was the Emancipation Proclamation put into effect?
September 17, 1862
December 31, 1862
July 1, 1863
January 1, 1863
36
Lincoln began the Civil War over
a moral obligation
state's rights
unity of the Union
slavery
37
General Sherman marched ____ miles from Atlanta to Savannah.
265
200
285
255
38
General Jackson received his nickname during which battle?
Chancellorsville
Bull Run
Antietam
Shiloh
39
What is "Total War?"
Destruction of everything-land,industry,infrastructure, etc.
World War
All groups within a region at war with one another.
All people,regardless of age, engaging in the war.
40
Who was the commander of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment?
General Grant
General Burnside
General Chamberlain
General Shaw
41
Who was the President of the United States?
Abraham Lincoln
Ulysses S. Grant
Jefferson Davis
Tecumseh Sherman
42
The Battle of Bull Run is significant because
it was the first real battle of the Civil War.
it was the first shots of the Civil War.
the Union won, showing the South how strong their army was.
one of Jackson's own men shot him during the battle.
43
"Copperheads" was a derogatory term used
by Southerners to describe abolitionists.
by Northerners to describe those that didn't support the war
by Northerners to describe profiteers.
to describe Southerners who supported slavery.
44
General Sherman's march from Atlanta to Savannah was called his....
March Toward the Sea
March to Savannah
March of Destruction
Victory March
45
How many African Americans fought in the Civil War?
Thousands
Hundreds
A few
Millions
46
What significant thing did Grant allow Lee to keep after he surrendered?
His soldiers
His horse
His medals
His sword
47
Who was the President of the Confederacy?
Robert E. Lee
Abraham Lincoln
Jonathan Jackson
Jefferson Davis
48
General Chamberlain led his men in a bayonet charge from the place of
the Hornet's Nest
Cemetery Ridge
Little Round Top
49
Many white southerners were opposed to abolition because they felt
the N. had no right to place their values on S. on culture.
they couldn't exist without slaves.
the institution of slavery was absolutely justified.
the N. had no right to tell them what to do.
50
In which battle was General Jackson shot by one of his own men?
Antietam
Chancellorsville
Fredericksburg
Shiloh
51
The Hornet's Nest was an important Union hold during which battle?
Shiloh
Fredericksburg
Vicksburg
Bull Run
52
Who won the battle of Chancellorsville?
Union
It was a draw.
Both say they won.
Confederates
53
Which battle was the bloodiest single day battle in the war?
Gettysburg
Antietam
Atlanta
Fort Sumter
54
About how many women fought in the Civil War?
500
200
None. Women weren't allowed to fight.
400
55
In total, how many states were part of the Confederate States of America?
9
11
13
7
56
Who was the first to practice Total War?
McClellan
Grant
Meade
Sherman
57
When Lincoln was elected President, how many states seceded?
7
11
13
9
58
Meade led the Union Army in the Battle of
Bull Run
Gettysburg
Shiloh
Antietam
59
Which of the following was NOT a border state?
Delaware
Missouri
Massachusetts
Kentucky
60
What is habeas corpus?
The right to a speedy trial.
The right to a jury.
The right to a hearing before being jailed.
The right of free speech.
61
Where were the first fires of the Civil War?
Fort Sumter
Shiloh
Bull Run
Antietam
62
What was very controversial that Lincoln suspend during the Civil War?
Habeas Corpus
Income Tax
Attorneys
Free Speech
63
Which general was asked to be a general in the North?
Jonathan Jackson
Robert E. Lee
Tecumseh Sherman
P.G.T. Beauregard
64
Who said, "War is war, not popularity-seeking."
General Lee
General Grant
General Jackson
General Sherman
65
Who was the founder of the American Red Cross?
Mary Lincoln
Mary Chestnut
Clara Barton
Jane Hoge
66
Which general, in an honorable gesture, saluted Lee's men as they surrendered?
General Grant
General Chamberlain
General Meade
General Shaw
67
The draft law passed in _____ called for all men _____ to serve in the military.
1862, 20-45
1863, 20-40
1862, 20-40
1863, 20-45
68
How did Sherman's March Toward the Sea leave Southerners?
All of the above
Bitter and resentful
With nothing left to return to
Ready to surrender
69
Grant allowed Lee to keep his
Title
Sword
Horse
Medals
70
Which of the following was an advantage of the North at the beginning of the war?
They had stronger generals.
The war was fought on their land.
They had a larger Navy.
Their soldiers were better trained.
71
On what date did Lee surrender to Grant?
July 4, 1863
April 12, 1861
July 3, 1863
April 9, 1865
72
The 2 battles that were turning points for the North, showing them they may reach victory were
Shiloh and Antietam
Shiloh and Gettysburg
Vicksburg and Antietam
Gettysburg and Vicksburg
73
Who won the Battle of Fredericksburg?
Union
Confederates
It was a draw.
Both claimed they won.
74
Profiteers charged
triple the price for Navy ship repair parts.
high interest rates on loans taken out during the Civil War.
double the price for cotton.
excessive prices for goods the government needed for war.

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