The introduction of the Kansas-Nebraska Act was the result of political maneuvering by Sen. Douglas of Illinois, who

hoped for support for his RR from Southerners by allowing slavery out West

What was the main objective of the plan described in General Scott's letter?

To suffocate the South by controlling the Miss. River & the Southern ports

What effect did the execution of John Brown have on Southern whites?

It did little to assure them that the institution of slavery was safe

This excerpt refers to which difficulty faced by Abraham Lincoln as he entered office?

He had to determine the legality of Southern secession

After reading this quote from a reporter's depiction of the 1st Battle of Bull Run, you might say that both armies were

unprepared for such a bloody battle

Which of the following contributed to the outbreak of the Civil War?

Southerners feared that Northerners intended to abolish slavery

Which view was held by most Southerners of the secession crisis of 1860-1861?

Since the Union was created by the states, they could leave it at any time

Study the map around Vicksburg to help you. Capturing Vicksburg was an important objective for the North because

its capture would give the North control of the Mississippi River valley

What was the significant impact of the Emancipation Proclamation?

The War became a moral contest over slavery

Which best expresses the viewpoint of the artist in the cartoon below?

Southern slaves are better treated than factory workers

With the election of Abraham Lincoln, Southern slaveholders

felt he jeopardized the future of slavery

How did Lincoln win the election of 1860 with barely 40% of the popular vote?

Lincoln won the Electoral College

Which of the following groups of people were most likely the intended audience of the image?

Members of the Republican Party

Which title best completes the diagram?

Florida's Contribution to the South during the Civil War

Why did the proslavery ruling in the Supreme Court's Dred Scott decision backfire on the South?

It convinced Northerners of a proslavery conspiracy in the federal gov't

Why did the Union impose a naval blockade on the South during the Civil War?

To strangle the shipment of supplies to the Confederacy

Which social issue is addressed in the cartoon?

The conditions of Southern slaves

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1
The introduction of the Kansas-Nebraska Act was the result of political maneuvering by Sen. Douglas of Illinois, who
was politcally indebted to the Democratic Party and hoped to gain favor
hoped for support for his RR from Southerners by allowing slavery out West
was appealing to his supporters who were vicitms of Indian violence
hoped to swing the balance of power in favor of free-states
2
What was the main objective of the plan described in General Scott's letter?
To disrupt Southern supply lines by controlling the railroad in the South
To suffocate the South by controlling the Miss. River & the Southern ports
To attack and bring under control a few key Southern cities
To sign treaties with Britain & Fr. to prevent them from helping the South
3
What effect did the execution of John Brown have on Southern whites?
Fears were put to rest; his execution was a message in favor of slavery
It did little to assure them that the institution of slavery was safe
They were motivated to arm themselves against the next Brown
Southern whites used even greater violence toward their slaves
4
Which role could be added to the hand-written caption at the bottom of this photograph?
Abolitionist
Religious leader
Union organizer
Teacher
5
This excerpt refers to which difficulty faced by Abraham Lincoln as he entered office?
He had to determine the legality of slavery
He had to determine the legality of Southern secession
He had to determine the North's ability to avoid war
He had to determine the North's ability to fight
6
After reading this quote from a reporter's depiction of the 1st Battle of Bull Run, you might say that both armies were
unprepared for such a bloody battle
totally prepared for the destruction that would take place
not afraid and found this battle exciting
confident that their strategies were the best part of the battle
7
Which of the following contributed to the outbreak of the Civil War?
Northerners opposed the shipment of Southern cotton to Great Britain
Southern states wanted a free hand in suppressing local slave revolts
Southerners feared that Northerners intended to abolish slavery
The Dred Scott decision led Northern state officials to defy federal law
8
Which Union General introduced total war tactics in the South?
Grant
McClellan
Sherman
Custer
9
Which view was held by most Southerners of the secession crisis of 1860-1861?
Due to economic connections with the North, secession would be disastrous
Revolution against properly elected officials is never justified
The Union was formed by the American people, and not by individual states
Since the Union was created by the states, they could leave it at any time
10
Study the map around Vicksburg to help you. Capturing Vicksburg was an important objective for the North because
its capture would prevent the North from shipping its cotton to Europe
its capture would give the North control of the Mississippi River valley
its location is close to the North's southern border made invasion a threat
it was the closest place to go rafting on the river
11
What was the significant impact of the Emancipation Proclamation?
Slaves in Northern states were freed
African Americans were admitted into the Confederate army
Slaves in border states were immediately freed
The War became a moral contest over slavery
12
What party emerged and stood against the expansion of slavery after the Kansas-Nebraska Act?
Democratic-Republican
Democratic
Socialist
Republican
13
According to the graph below, ___ was the Confederacy's strongest resource in the Civil War years.
Transportation
Banking capital
Farm land
Exports
14
Which best expresses the viewpoint of the artist in the cartoon below?
Southern slaves are better treated than factory workers
Factory owners should use slave labor in factories
Slavery is a moral evil that should be abolished
Farm life is healthier than city living
15
With the election of Abraham Lincoln, Southern slaveholders
were fiercely divided over his candidacy and election
were hopeful that his moderate views of slavery would protect slavery
were relieved that a wealthy man from the Midwest was elected
felt he jeopardized the future of slavery
16
How did Lincoln win the election of 1860 with barely 40% of the popular vote?
Lincoln won the Electoral College
The runner-up died two weeks prior, turning those votes over to Lincoln
The contest was decided by the Supreme Court
The other candidate turned his votes over to Lincoln
17
The North had a strategy, which became known as the _ Plan.It was a blockade of Southern ports & control of Miss. river.
Anaconda
Dawes
Young
Floor
18
Which of the following groups of people were most likely the intended audience of the image?
State governments in the North
Voluntary organizations promoting religious and secular reforms
Members of the Republican Party
White Americans in the South
19
Which title best completes the diagram?
Florida's Contribution to the South during the Civil War
Slaves in Florida Fought for the Union
The Florida Economy Booms during the Civil War
Union Troops Occupy Fort Micanopy
20
Why did the proslavery ruling in the Supreme Court's Dred Scott decision backfire on the South?
It gave Congress the power to exclude slavery from future territories
It convinced Northerners of a proslavery conspiracy in the federal gov't
It preserved the right of slaves to sue in federal courts
It gave slaves the right to vote
21
Why did the Union impose a naval blockade on the South during the Civil War?
To encourage Union sympathisizers to persuade states to rejoin the Union
To motivate enslaved African Americans to migrate to the North
To strangle the shipment of supplies to the Confederacy
To promote domestic industries in the South
22
Which social issue is addressed in the cartoon?
The polluted air in the new industrial towns
The conditions of Southern slaves
The safety of the workers
The need for public education
23
Which state was created as a direct result of the Civil War?
Missouri
West Virginia
California
South Dakota

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