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

At Fort Sumter, ______ troops opened fire on _____. The battle ended when ____.

Confederate / a Union outpost / Union troops surrendered

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

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

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

more soldiers and industrial resources

Robert E. Lee surrendered because

his troops were trapped by General Grant's army

"Secession" is best described as

a state declaring itself independent of the United States

Use the excerpt to answer the question. Why did Lincoln's speech anger many Southerners?

It says that slavery concerned the whole nation not only individual states

General Sherman is famous for his "Total War" on the South. Total War is best defined as:

Attacking civilian, economic, and other non-military targets.

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

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

to maintain the unity of the country

As a result of the Emancipation Proclamation,

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

The Emancipation Proclamation freed slaves

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

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

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

As a result of the Civil War...

the Federal government had more power over states.

The Battle of Gettysburg is best remembered as...

the turning point of the Civil War

A major result of the Civil War was that the

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

Which statement best explains President Abraham Lincoln's justification for the Civil War?

Lincoln’s oath of office required him to defend and preserve the Union.

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

Grant: Union / Lee: Confederacy

According to this quotation, Lincoln believed that?

sectional differences threatened to destroy the Union

the Confederates fired the first shot of the Civil War.

Fort Sumter is best remembered as...

the first battle of the Civil War

The 54th Massachusetts Infantry was primarily known for what reason?

It was made up of mostly free African Americans

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

smarter/more experienced military leadership (generals)

The Emancipation Proclamation...

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

As a result of the Emancipation Proclamation,

European nations decided not to give support to the Confederacy.

Why was Sherman's "total war" a major change from earlier forms of fighting?

It involved attacks on civilian resources and populations.

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.

While President Lincoln may have believed _____, he claimed the Emancipation Proclamation was meant to _______.

slavery was wrong and should be made illegal / serve a military purpose

The 54th Massachusetts African-American Infantry had this impact on public opinion:

It showed white people that African-Americans were courageous and patriotic

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1
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 passage of Constitutional Amendments banning slavery.
...the surrender of Robert E. Lee at Appomattox Courthouse.
...the assassination of President Lincoln.
2
At Fort Sumter, ______ troops opened fire on _____. The battle ended when ____.
Confederate / a Union outpost / Union troops surrendered
Union / a Confederate outpost / Confederate troops surrendered
3
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.
4
This is remembered as the place where the Civil War ended.
Battle of Gettysburg
Appomattox Courthouse
Battle of Antietam
Fort Sumter
5
What was the most important advantage the North had during the Civil War?
unified public support for the war effort
economic aid from Britain and France
superior military leadership
more soldiers and industrial resources
6
Early in his Presidency, Abraham Lincoln declared that his primary goal as President was to
encourage sectionalism
preserve the Union
end slavery throughout the entire country
enforce the Emancipation Proclamation
7
Based on this excerpt, what was Lincoln's main goal during the Civil War?
To keep slavery legal
To raise the biggest army he can
To keep the Union together
To free all the slaves
8
Robert E. Lee surrendered because
Lincoln visited him and asked him to stop fighting
he was seriously wounded
his troops were trapped by General Grant's army
he had lost at Gettysburg
9
"Secession" is best described as
legally freeing all slaves in a state or region
a state declaring itself independent of the United States
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
10
Use the excerpt to answer the question. Why did Lincoln's speech anger many Southerners?
It failed to take a side on whether slavery was right or wrong
It suggested slave states should divide from the Union.
It said each state should decide for itself whether to permit slavery.
It says that slavery concerned the whole nation not only individual states
11
It had more factories and railroads
neither
south
both
north
12
General Sherman is famous for his "Total War" on the South. Total War is best defined as:
Attacking several enemy cities at once.
Attacking civilian, economic, and other non-military targets.
Using troops, naval vessels, and air attacks at one time.
Sending the elderly, women, and children to fight as soldiers.
13
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
14
This General became the leader of Union forces after the war began, and led the Union to victory.
Ulysses S. Grant
Stonewall Jackson
Robert E. Lee
William Sherman
15
What was the first major goal of President Abraham Lincoln’s administration?
to expand the power of state governments
to destroy the institution of slavery
to industrialize the economy
to maintain the unity of the country
16
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.
17
What was the most important advantage the North had during the Civil War?
industrial resources
superior military leadership
economic aid from Britain and France
unified public support for the war effort
18
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.
19
Which of these did NOT occur as a result of the Civil War?
President Lincoln was shot and killed by a Southerner.
Slavery was made illegal throughout the nation
A period of peace and respect between North and South began.
People living the South resented the North for their actions during the war
20
This side had a population of over 20 million people in 1861 (larger than the other side).
south
both
north
neither
21
This state was the first to secede from the Union
Mississippi
Georgia
Texas
South Carolina
22
As a result of the Civil War...
Lincoln was re-elected, becoming the first President to serve 3 terms.
the Federal government had more power over states.
all freed slaves moved north.
states felt more confident defying the decisions of the Federal Government.
23
The Battle of Gettysburg is best remembered as...
the final battle of the Civil War
the first battle of
the turning point of the Civil War
24
A major result of the Civil War was that the
slavery was ended, and the Fed. gov. had more power over states
Congressman from Southern states gained control of the legis. branch
economic system of the South came to dominate the US economy
nation's industrial development came to a standstill
25
It had the best military officers.
south
both
neither
north
26
Which statement best explains President Abraham Lincoln's justification for the Civil War?
As an abolitionist, Lincoln wanted to end slavery in the United States.
To keep the support of Britain and France Lincoln had to try to end slavery
Lincoln’s oath of office required him to defend and preserve the Union.
Lincoln wanted to keep the South economically dependent on the North
27
Lincoln justified the Emancipation Proclamation on grounds of
moral imperatives
natural rights
Constitutional rights
military advantage
28
Match the main General with the side in the Civil War.
Grant: Union / Jackson: Confederacy
Sherman: Union / Grant: Confederacy
Jackson: Union / Sherman: Confederacy
Grant: Union / Lee: Confederacy
29
According to this quotation, Lincoln believed that?
to save the nation, the North should allow the South to keep slavery
slavery was immoral and should be abolished immediately`
sectional differences threatened to destroy the Union
the Southern states should be allowed to secede
30
At Fort Sumter,
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.
Lincoln resupplied the federal troops in time to avoid an armed conflict.
31
Fort Sumter is best remembered as...
the final battle of the Civil War
the turning point of the Civil War
the first battle of the Civil War
32
The "divided house" referred to in this speech was caused primarily by?
slavery
expansionism
the suffrage movement
war with Mexico
33
The 54th Massachusetts Infantry was primarily known for what reason?
It was made up of mostly free African Americans
It was the regiment that surrounded Robert E. Lee
It started as a Confederate regiment, but it switched to the Union side
34
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
35
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
Graycoats
The South
Yankees
36
The Emancipation Proclamation...
...resulted in the secession of several slave-holding states.
..freed the slaves throughout the U.S.
..declared secession illegal.
...freed the slaves in the Confederate States, but not in the Union states.
37
It had an advantage, because the soldiers were fighting to defend their own homes from invasion.
both
north
south
neither
38
Who was the commander of the Confederacy at the end of the war?
Stonewall Jackson
Beauregard
Pickett
Robert E. Lee
39
Which of these terms is NOT associated with the Battle of Gettysburg?
Turning Point
Cemetery Ridge
Sherman's March
Pickett's Charge
40
As a result of the Emancipation Proclamation,
slaves were freed throughout the country
European nations gave support to the Confederacy.
border states seceded from the Union.
European nations decided not to give support to the Confederacy.
41
Why was Sherman's "total war" a major change from earlier forms of fighting?
It involved spies and sabotage.
It involved attacks on civilian resources and populations.
It involved the use of artillery fired from far away.
42
This list identifies some of the contributions made by which historical figure?
Susan B. Anthony
Frederick Douglass
John Paul Jones
Stonewall Jackson
43
Which argument did President Abraham Lincoln use against the secession of the Southern States?
He had the duty to defend the United States against foreign invasion.
The government was a union of people and not of states.
The Southern States did not permit their people to vote on secession.
Slavery was not profitable
44
While President Lincoln may have believed _____, he claimed the Emancipation Proclamation was meant to _______.
slavery was wrong and should be made illegal / serve a military purpose
slavery was a problem because it made the South wealthy /end a bad behavior
45
The 54th Massachusetts African-American Infantry had this impact on public opinion:
Northern citizens supported the war after the first shot at Ft Sumter
It showed that African-Americans needed more education before being citizen
It showed white people that African-Americans were courageous and patriotic

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