Why did Robert E. Lee surrender to Ulysses S. Grant?

Further fighting could not accomplish anything useful.

What was the importance of the Battle of Vicksburg to the Union?

The Union would soon control the entire Mississippi River.

During the war, the economy of the Confederacy was

strained by the Union blockade and destruction of property

During Sherman's march, what was the purpose of all the destruction?

to break the South's will to fight

Gaining control of the Mississippi River enabled the Union to

split the Confederacy into smaller parts

food and equipment are destroyed

During the Civil War, African American troops

fought on the Union side in large numbers

How did abolitionists view slavery?

as a moral wrong that needed to be stopped

Why did some schools and churches close during the war?

to serve as hospitals for the wounded

How does Douglass think enlisting will help African Americans?

It will earn them the right to citizenship.

As war began, the Confederates believed that

northerners would grow tired of the war

Why is Appomattox Court House a significant site?

It was the site of Robert E. Lee's surrender.

In order to deal with war opponents in the North, Lincoln suspended habeas corpus. What is it?

a legal order guaranteeing rights in court

Sherman's march began in Georgia and moved through which two states?

South Carolina and North Carolina

The city of Atlanta was burned

as part of Sherman's total war strategy

Why does Douglas believe Africans need to enlist?

They must fight to prove themselves worthy of citizenship.

What is happening at the end of the First Battle of Bull Run?

the Union soldiers are retreating.

When the Civil War began, many northerners

doubted Lincoln's ability to lead

What caused women to feel grief and constant anxiety?

the possible death of husbands, fathers, sons, and brothers

Why is the character in The Red Badge of Courage becoming afraid?

He is uncertain about how he will react in a battle.

Which of the following is one advantage the Union had over the South?

They had greater numbers of troops.

Control of the sea was significant during the Civil War because

the Union was able to reduce Confederate cotton exports

What was one advantage the Southern states had during the Civil War?

They were familiar with places where most battles occurred.

What was the effect of the northern blockade?

Southern trade dropped sharply.

What would happen to anyone holding an enslaved person after January 1, 1863?

They would be considered to be in rebellion against the U.S.

What was the significance of the Battle of Gettysburg?

It was the last time the South could be on the offensive.

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1
Why did Robert E. Lee surrender to Ulysses S. Grant?
Lee was tired of fighting.
Ammunition had run out and could not be replaced.
The Confederates armies wanted to quit.
Further fighting could not accomplish anything useful.
2
Which battle was named after a small church?
Atlanta
Shiloh
Gettysburg
Vicksburg
3
As what did Clara Barton serve during the Civil War?
nurse
general
soldier
spy
4
What was the importance of the Battle of Vicksburg to the Union?
It prevented a Confederate attack on Washington, D.C.
The Union could go on to capture the southern end.
The Union would soon control the entire Mississippi River.
The Union now controlled both ends of the Mississippi River.
5
During the war, the economy of the Confederacy was
strengthened due to inflation
strengthened by bounties paid to army recruits
strained by the Union blockade and destruction of property
unchanged because most battles took place in the North
6
What was the main goal of the North at the beginning of the war?
to punish the South
to be recognized as independent
to reunite the country
to end slavery
7
Which general ordered Pickett's Charge?
Porter Alexander
Ulysses S. Grant
Robert E. Lee
George G. Meade
8
What did Abraham Lincoln sign on January 1, 1863?
the Emancipation Proclamation
the Thirteenth Amendment
the Free Slave Bill
the Fourteenth Amendment
9
What can be said about Confederate soldiers?
They were very courageous.
They outnumbered the Union soldiers.
They gave up easily.
They were poor fighters.
10
During Sherman's march, what was the purpose of all the destruction?
to destroy the Confederate army
to encourage freeing the South's slaves
to break the South's will to fight
to find supplies for the Union army
11
Which war cost the most American lives?
World War I
Vietnam War
World War II
Civil War
12
Gaining control of the Mississippi River enabled the Union to
split the Confederacy into smaller parts
surround the Confederacy
force to Confederacy to surrender
defeat the Confederate forces at Gettysburg
13
In total war,
enemy resources are not affected
food and equipment are destroyed
fighting is limited to soldiers
destruction occurs only during battles
14
During the Civil War, African American troops
fought on the Union side in large numbers
were very few in number
were not allowed into battle
did not face discrimination
15
How did abolitionists view slavery?
as a way to divide families
as a way to draft soldiers
as a moral wrong that needed to be stopped
as a necessary part of society
16
Why did some schools and churches close during the war?
to serve as hospitals for the wounded
to allow students to fight in the war
to protest the Civil War
to help the enemy plan their strategy
17
What was the name of the Union strategy to gain the Mississippi River and split the confederacy
the Great Divide
The Anaconda Plan
the Squeeze Play
the River Conquest
18
What is the capitol of the confederacy?
Charleston, South Carolina
Washington D.C.
Richmond, Virginia
Atlanta, Georgia
19
Which state is Robert E. Lee from?
South Carolina
Tennessee
Georgia
Virginia
20
How does Douglass think enlisting will help African Americans?
He believes they would enjoy having a uniform to wear.
Serving will give them the experience to fight slave owners.
He thinks only African Americans can free enslaved people.
It will earn them the right to citizenship.
21
As war began, the Confederates believed that
they did not need a war plan
northerners would grow tired of the war
they could conquer the North
the North would not attack them
22
The North's war plan came from which hero of the war with Mexico?
Winfield Scott
George McClellan
Abraham Lincoln
Robert E. Lee
23
The greatest difference in resources between the North and the South is in which category?
manufactured goods
exports
population
number of farms
24
Why is Appomattox Court House a significant site?
It was the site of confederate headquarters.
It was the site of Union headquarters.
It was the site of a bloody battle.
It was the site of Robert E. Lee's surrender.
25
In order to deal with war opponents in the North, Lincoln suspended habeas corpus. What is it?
a reward or payment
a legal order guaranteeing rights in court
a system of selecting people for military service
a piece of paper money issued by the U.S. government
26
Where did William Tecumseh Sherman's March to the Sea begin?
Charleston, South Carolina
Atlanta, Georgia
Richmond, Virginia
Baltimore, Maryland
27
In which category was the South most equal to the North?
exports
railroad mileage
number of farms
manufactured goods
28
Sherman's march began in Georgia and moved through which two states?
Georgia and Florida
Alabama and Georgia
South Carolina and North Carolina
South Carolina and Tennessee
29
The city of Atlanta was burned
by Confederate troops trying to stop Union forces
as the result of an accident caused by Union troops
after a freak lightning strike set the docks on fire
as part of Sherman's total war strategy
30
Which April 1862 battle lasted only two days but resulted in 23,000 casualties?
Gettysburg
Shiloh
Richmond
Vicksburg
31
Which was not an effect of the Emancipation Proclamation?
It freed all slaves.
It caused free Africans and slaves to support the North
It meant the Union was fighting to end slavery.
It encouraged European countries to empathize with the North
32
"I can't spare this man. He fight." To which general is Lincoln referring?
George McClellan
Robert E. Lee
Ulysses S. Grant
William Tecumseh Sherman
33
Who pointed out to Lincoln that if the war was against slavery, Europe wouldn't help the South?
George B. McClellan
David Farragut
Ulysses S. Grant
Frederick Douglass
34
Why does Douglas believe Africans need to enlist?
They must fight to prove themselves worthy of citizenship.
They will prove unstoppable in battle.
They have not earned the right to citizenship.
Africans already deserve citizenship.
35
What is happening at the end of the First Battle of Bull Run?
civilians are fleeing to Washington, D.C.
the Union soldiers are retreating.
the Confederate soldiers are extremely brave
there are terrified observers of the battle
36
What did the North offer to encourage volunteers for its army?
a draft
bounties
substitutes
greenbacks
37
When the Civil War began, many northerners
doubted Lincoln's ability to lead
feared that Lincoln might join the Confederacy
were confident because Lincoln had military experience.
had great respect for Lincoln
38
What caused women to feel grief and constant anxiety?
the difficulty of managing farms and taking care of families
the problems of collecting supplies of food and clothing
the possible death of husbands, fathers, sons, and brothers
the exhaustion of working in factories
39
Why is the character in The Red Badge of Courage becoming afraid?
He knows he will fight hard along with others.
He is eager to get into battle.
He is uncertain about how he will react in a battle.
He wishes he were back home.
40
Which of the following is one advantage the Union had over the South?
They had greater numbers of troops.
They knew the terrain better than Southern troops.
They had a strong fighting spirit.
They had stronger military leadership.
41
A disadvantage for the North in the Civil War was that it
would have to invade the South
had more factories
had more rail lines
had fewer people
42
The life of soldiers during the Civil War was
comfortable yet deadly
difficult but not deadly
boring and uneventful
dangerous and difficult
43
Control of the sea was significant during the Civil War because
the Confederacy was able to stop the Union's exports
the Union was able to reduce Confederate cotton exports
President Lincoln was a former navy officer.
the Union was able to stop France and Britain sending arms
44
What was one advantage the Southern states had during the Civil War?
They received military support from Britain and France.
They were familiar with places where most battles occurred.
The largest weapons factories were located in the South.
Most people in the North and South favored secession.
45
What economic problem did both the North and the South face?
destruction of factories
lack of goods
economic ruin
inflation
46
What was the effect of the northern blockade?
Southern trade stopped and then began again.
The blockade had no effect.
Southern trade dropped sharply.
Southern trade dropped slightly.
47
What would happen to anyone holding an enslaved person after January 1, 1863?
They would be considered to be in rebellion against the U.S.
They would be acknowledged by the government.
They would be fairly heard.
they would be arrested and sent to prison.
48
In which Virginia battle did Lee's forces defeat a Union army twice its size?
Bull Run
Chancellorsville
Washington, D.C.
Corinth
49
Which battle began on July 1, 1863, when the Confederates entered a town for supplies?
Shiloh
Gettysburg
Richmond
Vicksburg
50
What was the significance of the Battle of Gettysburg?
It was an indecisive battle for both sides.
It was the last time the South could be on the offensive.
It was a Confederate victory.
It was a Union naval blockade.

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