Survivor - Turning Points of the Civil War

Question 1

Which best describes Lincoln's attitude regarding his re-election on August 23, 1864?

Accepted Answer

He might lose, and he wanted to cooperate with the winner

Question 2

How did the governor of Georgia respond when the Confederacy initiated the military draft?

Accepted Answer

He fought it in the courts and withheld troops when he could

Question 3

The Confederacy raised most its through taxes, and less from borrowing and printing money.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 4

After the New York City Draft Riots ended, when did the draft continue in New York City?

Accepted Answer

34 days later

Question 5

President Lincoln's initial motivation for fighting the Civil War was to end slavery.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 6

Which was NOT a reason why Lincoln hesitated to bring the issue of slavery into the war?

Accepted Answer

Acting against slavery could anger the Radical Republicans

Question 7

Which did NOT happen right after the Battle of Antietam?

Accepted Answer

Congress passed the 13th Amendment, ending slavery

Question 8

Lincoln won re-election in 1864. Before Lincoln, who was the last President to do this?

Accepted Answer

Andrew Jackson in 1832

Question 9

Which fact helps to explain a cause of the New York City Draft Riots?

Accepted Answer

47% of New York City were born in foreign countries

Question 10

Which was known as the "single bloodiest day of the Civil War?"

Accepted Answer

Battle of Antietam

Question 11

What were "Sherman's Neckties?"

Accepted Answer

Pieces of railway that were heated and twisted around trees

Question 12

Why was Vicksburg, Mississippi so important?

Accepted Answer

Its location along the Mississippi River

Question 13

According to General Grant, 'the fate of the Confederacy was sealed when ___________ fell.'

Accepted Answer

Vicksburg

Question 14

Which best describe's Lincoln's attitude after the Battle of Gettysburg?

Accepted Answer

He was disappointed that General Meade did not pursue Lee

Question 15

During Sherman's March, Union troops targeted the South's military and left civilians' property alone.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 16

When the Battle of Gettysburg took place, Britain was still considering intervening in the war.

Accepted Answer

True

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