Which of the following best explains the Battle at Antietam?

first battle in which the South crossed into Union territory

"Secession" is best described as

a state declaring itself independent of the United States

The Battle of Gettysburg is best remembered as...

the turning point of the Civil War

What was the first major goal of President Abraham Lincoln’s administration?

to maintain the unity of the country

the Confederates fired the first shot of the Civil War.

What was the most important advantage the North had during the Civil War?

more soldiers and industrial resources

As a result of the Civil War...

the Federal government had more power over states.

A major result of the Civil War was that the

slavery was ended, and the Fed. gov. had more power over states

Which of the following is NOT true about Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation?

It urged the South to surrender and return to the Union

Which of these did NOT occur as a result of the Civil War?

A period of peace and respect between North and South began.

Which argument did President Abraham Lincoln use against the secession of the Southern States?

The government was a union of people and not of states.

Fort Sumter is best remembered as...

the first battle of the Civil War

The Emancipation Proclamation freed slaves

in areas of the Confederacy except those already under Union control.

As the Civil War began, the North had all of the following advantages EXCEPT

smarter/more experienced military leadership (generals)

As a result of the Emancipation Proclamation,

many slaves were declared free, while some others were not.

Robert E. Lee surrendered because

his troops were trapped by General Grant's army

The Emancipation Proclamation...

...freed the slaves in the Confederate States, but not in the Union states.

The Emancipation Proclamation was not aimed to free slaves in the border states because President Abraham Lincoln _____.

feared that those states would secede from the Union

The secession of several slave-holding states immediately resulted in...

military effort by the US to force those states to remain a part of the US

The First Battle of Bull Run (aka Manassas) demonstrated that...

...the war would not be short or entertaining.

Match the main General with the side in the Civil War.

Grant: Union / Lee: Confederacy

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1
Which of the following best explains the Battle at Antietam?
Hard fought battle in Richmond: Union tried to go for the final blow
first battle in which the South crossed into Union territory
George McClellan solidified his legacy as a Union hero
Robert E. Lee’s counterattack to Gettysburg
2
This General became the leader of Union forces after the war began, and led the Union to victory.
Stonewall Jackson
Robert E. Lee
Ulysses S. Grant
William Sherman
3
Which famous war general will step up in the Battle of Bull Run; scoring a victory for the Confederate Army?
Robert E. Lee
Stonewall Jackson
Ulyssess S. Grant
George McClellan
4
"Secession" is best described as
the process of choosing a new leader after the prior leader retires or dies
a state refusing to follow a law passed by the Federal government
legally freeing all slaves in a state or region
a state declaring itself independent of the United States
5
The Battle at Antietam was the bloodiest day in American history, with the battle lasting 12 hours, with 24,000 dead
True
False
6
The Battle of Gettysburg is best remembered as...
the first battle of
the final battle of the Civil War
the turning point of the Civil War
7
This state was the first to secede from the Union
Texas
Mississippi
Louisiana
South Carolina
8
What was the first major goal of President Abraham Lincoln’s administration?
to expand the power of state governments
to industrialize the economy
to destroy the institution of slavery
to maintain the unity of the country
9
At Bull Run...
Lincoln resupplied the federal troops in time to avoid an armed conflict.
the Confederates fired the first shot of the Civil War.
Major Anderson surrendered right after the first shot.
the Union Army fired the first shots of the war.
10
What was the nickname given to Thomas J. Jackson due to his bravery and courage?
Dead Shot
Stone Wall
Glass Eye
Tommy J
11
It had more factories and railroads
both
north
south
neither
12
What was the most important advantage the North had during the Civil War?
economic aid from Britain and France
unified public support for the war effort
more soldiers and industrial resources
superior military leadership
13
As a result of the Civil War...
Lincoln was re-elected, becoming the first President to serve 3 terms.
all freed slaves moved north.
states felt more confident defying the decisions of the Federal Government.
the Federal government had more power over states.
14
A major result of the Civil War was that the
nation's industrial development came to a standstill
Congressman from Southern states gained control of the legis. branch
slavery was ended, and the Fed. gov. had more power over states
economic system of the South came to dominate the US economy
15
It had an advantage, because the soldiers were fighting to defend their own homes from invasion.
north
south
neither
both
16
Which of the following is NOT true about Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation?
It urged the South to surrender and return to the Union
It allowed African Americans to serve in the Union army
He ordered that all slaves should be set free
war; focusing it now on the subject of slavery/civil rights
17
Which of these did NOT occur as a result of the Civil War?
A period of peace and respect between North and South began.
President Lincoln was shot and killed by a Southerner.
Slavery was made illegal throughout the nation
People living the South resented the North for their actions during the war
18
Which argument did President Abraham Lincoln use against the secession of the Southern States?
The government was a union of people and not of states.
Slavery was not profitable
He had the duty to defend the United States against foreign invasion.
The Southern States did not permit their people to vote on secession.
19
Which of these terms is NOT associated with the Battle of Gettysburg?
Pickett's Charge
Turning Point
Cemetery Ridge
Sherman's March
20
Each of these terms except for one describes one of the sides in the Civil War. Which term does NOT fit with the others?
Rebels
The South
Yankees
Graycoats
21
Which of the following was the Capital of the Confederate South?
Raleigh, NC
Richmond, VA
Roanoake, VA
Baltimore, MD
22
What was the most important advantage the North had during the Civil War?
industrial resources
superior military leadership
unified public support for the war effort
economic aid from Britain and France
23
Fort Sumter is best remembered as...
the turning point of the Civil War
the first battle of the Civil War
the final battle of the Civil War
24
This is remembered as the place where the Civil War ended.
Battle of Gettysburg
Battle of Antietam
Appomattox Courthouse
Fort Sumter
25
Early in his Presidency, Abraham Lincoln declared that his primary goal as President was to
enforce the Emancipation Proclamation
encourage sectionalism
preserve the Union
end slavery throughout the entire country
26
Which Battle was the biggest victory for the Union North; basically concluding that the war was almost over?
Antietam
Gettysburg
7 Days Battle
Bull Run
27
The Emancipation Proclamation freed slaves
in the North as well as the South.
in Southern areas already under Union control.
in areas of the Confederacy except those already under Union control.
28
As the Civil War began, the North had all of the following advantages EXCEPT
more railroads
smarter/more experienced military leadership (generals)
a larger population (more soldiers)
more gold
29
As a result of the Emancipation Proclamation,
slaves were freed throughout the country
border states seceded from the Union.
many slaves were declared free, while some others were not.
European nations gave support to the Confederacy.
30
Robert E. Lee surrendered because
Lincoln visited him and asked him to stop fighting
his troops were trapped by General Grant's army
he was seriously wounded
he had lost at Gettysburg
31
The Emancipation Proclamation...
...resulted in the secession of several slave-holding states.
...freed the slaves in the Confederate States, but not in the Union states.
..freed the slaves throughout the U.S.
..declared secession illegal.
32
The Emancipation Proclamation was not aimed to free slaves in the border states because President Abraham Lincoln _____.
feared that those states would secede from the Union
regarded those states as insignificant in the war plan
noted that those states had a minimal slave population
found the strategy to be ineffective in those states
33
Who was the commander of the Confederacy at the end of the war?
Robert E. Lee
Pickett
Stonewall Jackson
Beauregard
34
The secession of several slave-holding states immediately resulted in...
...the surrender of Robert E. Lee at Appomattox Courthouse.
...the passage of Constitutional Amendments banning slavery.
military effort by the US to force those states to remain a part of the US
...the assassination of President Lincoln.
35
The First Battle of Bull Run (aka Manassas) demonstrated that...
...the South would quickly lose and surrender.
...the Union had a huge advantage over the South.
..the the war would be short and relatively bloodless.
...the war would not be short or entertaining.
36
Match the main General with the side in the Civil War.
Grant: Union / Lee: Confederacy
Grant: Union / Jackson: Confederacy
Jackson: Union / Sherman: Confederacy
Sherman: Union / Grant: Confederacy
37
This side had a population of over 20 million people in 1861 (larger than the other side).
south
north
both
neither
38
It had the best military officers.
south
both
north
neither

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