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1
Which Southern state was the first to secede before the Civil War?
Alabama
South Carolina
Georgia
Florida
2
During the early 1800s, why did the North generate tariffs against the South?
to end the Civil War
to win the Election of 1860
to influence the South to end slavery
to force passage of the Fugitive Slave Law
3
The leader of the "March to the Sea" was:
Ulysses S. Grant
Robert E. Lee
William T. Sherman
4
Which of the following battles was a victory for Confederate soldiers?
the Battle of Gettysburg
the Battle of Chickamauga
the Battle of Atlanta
5
***How many times has Mr. Farr had a tornado within 1/4 mile of him?
3 times
once
twice
4 times
6
Prior to the Civil War, the Southern states formed:
the Unitary States of America
the Federal States of America
the Confederate States of America
the Southern Republic
7
The final decision in
Dred Scott v. Sandford
was a victory for:
the South
the North
supporters of Dred Scott
slaves in the South
8
How many soldiers died during the Civil War?
over 6,000,000
over 600,000
approximately 100,000
approximately 1,000,000
9
What happened to the city of Atlanta during the Atlanta Campaign?
It was spared due to advice from Abraham Lincoln.
It was peacefully surrendered to the Union.
It was burned down by the Union Army.
It became the new capital of the Confederacy.
10
*The slave states were mainly confined to:
the South
the North
11
*The issue of
states' rights
was more important to:
the North
the South
12
Frederick Douglass, who wanted to end slavery, was a famous example of:
an abolitionist
a general in the Union Army
a Southern Congressman
the leader of the Atlanta Campaign
13
Fort Sumter was the site of:
the bloodiest battle in Georgia during the Civil War
the longest battle of the Civil War
the first battle of the Civil War
the final battle of the Civil War
14
How many freed/escaped slaves helped in the Union Army during the Civil War?
approximately 1,000
approximately 100,000
approximately 10,000
approximately 1,000,000
15
The "turning point" of the Civil War occurred in July 1863 at:
Gettysburg
Vicksburg
Chickamauga
Savannah
16
The issue of nullification occurred when:
European countries refused to support the North
the Georgia Platform was written
the Union blockade was in place
the South refused to pay tariffs to the North
17
What was the purpose of the Georgia Platform?
Georgia showed support for the Compromise of 1850.
Georgia seceded from the U.S.
Georgia selected John Breckinridge in the Election of 1860.
18
Who was Henry Wirz?
He ran against Abraham Lincoln in the Election of 1860.
He led the "March to the Sea."
He surrendered Confederate soldiers at Appomattox.
He was the leader of Andersonville prison.
19
Who was freed due to the Emancipation Proclamation?
slaves in border states
slaves in the South
slaves in the North
slaves in unorganized territories
20
**When California became a state, it led to:
unequal numbers of free and slave states
the Compromise of 1850
the Missouri Compromise
equal numbers of free and slave states
21
The main cause of the Civil War was:
the Dred Scott decision
slavery
the Compromise of 1850
states' rights
22
What were slave narratives?
the highest number of slaves a person could own
rules that governed slaves on plantations
homes for freed slaves in the North
stories from escaped slaves
23
What was the objective of the Union blockade?
The South wanted to block the North from trading.
The North wanted to block the South from trading.
The South wanted to destroy Northern railroads.
The North wanted to destroy Southern railroads.
24
***When Coach Mavis was playing soccer in high school, he once scored a goal:
from the penalty area
from the stands
from the concession stand while getting a girl's phone number
from midfield
25
The Antebellum period occurred:
in the West after the Civil War
in the West before the Civil War
in the South before the Civil War
in the South after the Civil War
26
The South agreed to the Compromise of 1850 because:
it increased the number of slave states
Abraham LIncoln lost the Election of 1860
it ended the Civil War
the Fugitive Slave Law was passed
27
Why did William Sherman want to capture Atlanta?
Atlanta was the Confederate capital.
Atlanta was the largest city on the Mississippi River.
Atlanta was the center of railroads in the South.
28
Which agreement, from 1820, allowed all states south of Missouri to be slave states?
the Compromise of 1850
the verdict in the Dred Scott case
the Missouri Compromise
the Georgia Platform
29
Soon after Abraham Lincoln was elected president in 1860:
Jefferson Davis was elected vice-president
the Civil War finally ended
he won all the electoral votes from the South
the Southern states began to secede
30
Which battle, occurring in September 1862, was the deadliest 1-day battle of the Civil War?
Vicksburg
Atlanta
Antietam
Chickamauga
31
How did Abraham Lincoln interpret the secession of the South?
He thought it was an act of treason.
He acknowledged the new Southern nation.
32
In April 1865, Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant at:
Oglethorpe Square in Savannah
Fort Sumter
the White House
Appomattox Court House
33
***What is Mr. Catledge's biggest dream in life?
to be a good husband
to be a good teacher
to win "American Idol"
to be a good father
34
Who did Georgia support in the Election of 1860?
John Breckinridge
Stephen Douglas
Abraham Lincoln
John Bell
35
***What is Mr. Ponder's greatest accomplishment?
He once made a fire using only dental floss and water.
He received an A+ in Calculus in 12th Grade.
He completed a half-marathon.
He had sixteen tackles in one football game.
36
What was the significance of Andersonville during the Civil War?
It was the home of Jefferson Davis.
It was the town that produced the most food for Confederate soldiers.
It was home to a horrific prison camp.
It was the headquarters for the Confederacy.
37
*More soldiers, industries, and railroads were helpful to:
the North
the South
38
Who was Dred Scott?
He led Confederate forces at Chickamauga.
He was a slave who sued for his freedom.
He was an influential member of the Supreme Court.
He was the governor of Georgia during the Atlanta Campaign.
39
After seeing damage at the Battle of Antietam, Abraham Lincoln was encouraged to:
declare an end to the Civil War
resign the presidency
attack Savannah and Charleston
write the Emancipation Proclamation
40
How did the "March to the Sea" affect Georgia?
It helped the economy of Georgia.
It encouraged Georgia to secede from the U.S.
It ended Georgia's participation in the Civil War.
It led to the creation of the Georgia Platform.
