The Civil War Begins (Ch.16)

Question 1

This legendary Virginian joined the CSA when his home state seceded from the Union in 1861.

Accepted Answer

Robert E. Lee

Question 2

An improvement over the musket, its spiral grooved barrel improved accuracy and killing ability

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rifle

Question 3

The major killer of Civil War soldiers was the sickness ...

Accepted Answer

dysentery

Question 4

Abraham Lincoln's use of this technology helped him to win the war.

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both of these

Question 5

Designed by a French army officer, this projectile changed warfare into a harvest of death.

Accepted Answer

Minie ball

Question 6

This Union general in the East was criticized by Lincoln for not capturing Richmond.

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McClellan

Question 7

The CSA hoped to gain help from these two European powers:

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France and Britain

Question 8

The Union war strategy had three parts. Which of the following was not a part of it?

Accepted Answer

capture and control the border states

Question 9

The average age of a Civil War soldier was between

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18 - 30

Question 10

Called "yellow legs", young, lean soldiers belonged to this horse-mounted branch of the army.

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cavalry

Question 11

Bonus: Many women worked in this vital industry during the war.

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ammunition

Question 12

Poor ____ practiced by doctors and soldiers led to more deaths from disease than bullets.

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hygiene

Question 13

This new technology brought the horrors of war to the public for the first time.

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photography

Question 14

In April 1862 the U.S. Navy captured this important city on the Mississippi River.

Accepted Answer

New Orleans

Question 15

Wearing red trim on their uniforms, these soldiers operated the cannons in the army.

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artillery

Question 16

The South's strategy to win the war depended on this.

Accepted Answer

King Cotton

Question 17

A new naval technology was used by both sides in the war and revolutionized naval ship design.

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ironclads

Question 18

Grant won a major victory here on his way to the Mississippi River.

Accepted Answer

Shiloh

Question 19

The Battle of __, fought in Maryland in 1862 is the bloodiest day in American history.

Accepted Answer

Antietam

Question 20

The Civil War was fought over these four years...

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1861-1865

Question 21

In 1861 all of the following were Northern advantages to winning the war except:

Accepted Answer

better military leaders

Question 22

The three basic staples of a soldiers diet were hardtack, coffee, and _____ .

Accepted Answer

salt pork

Question 23

In 1862 Robert E. Lee defeated Union General McClelland in a series of battles known as ...

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Seven Days' Battles

Question 24

The lowest rank of Union soldier - privates - were paid $___ per month.

Accepted Answer

$13

Question 25

All of the following were Union border states except...

Accepted Answer

Kansas

Question 26

Called foot soldiers or rifleman, most soldiers belonged to this branch of the army.

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infantry

Question 27

The Union defeat at this Virginia battle (1861) taught Lincoln the war would be long and hard.

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First Battle of Bull Run

Question 28

Hoping to win foreign support and feed his army, General __ invaded the North with his CSA army

Accepted Answer

Lee

Question 29

The largest number of immigrants to join the Union army came from

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Ireland

Question 30

Lack of proper hygiene by doctors led to many wounds becoming infected by clostridium, aka ...

Accepted Answer

gangrene

Question 31

Weighing one ounce, this lead projectile was responsible for most battlefield casualties.

Accepted Answer

minie ball

Question 32

This Union general won victories in the West as he led his army toward the Mississippi River.

Accepted Answer

Ulysses S. Grant

Question 33

The majority of soldiers who volunteered came from this occupation.

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farming

Question 34

The opening shots of the Civil War were fired here by the CSA.

Accepted Answer

Fort Sumter

Question 35

The North's long term strategy to win the war was called the _____ Plan.

Accepted Answer

Anaconda

The Civil War Begins (Ch.16)

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The Civil War Begins (Ch.16)

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