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Social Studies Chapter 13: The Civil War
Social Studies Chapter 13: The Civil War
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Union soldiers were sometimes called.........
militias
Virginianians
Rebels
Yankees
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Why was control of the Mississippi River important?
It provided fresh water to New Orleans
It was an important route for transporting goods & supplies
It flowed into the Union & Confederacy's capital
It included many stations on the Underground Railroad
3
What did the Union hope to do in a successful naval blockade of Southern ports?
cut trade and flow of supplies to the Confederacy
convince Great Britain to support the Union war effort
Engage in decisive naval battles
all of the above
4
Which of the following was NOT a result of the Battle of Antietam?
Grant replaced McClellan as commander of the Union forces.
The British government decided not to intervene.
The Army of the Potomac earned a crucial victory.
Lincoln emancipated the slaves in Confederate territory.
5
Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation because
he needed more troops to fight the war
he believed slavery was immoral
he thought it would harm the Confederate war effort
the Civil War was over
6
The 850,000 men who fought for the Confederacy were sometimes called
Yankees
Allies
Rebels
Virginians
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Emancipation Proclamation
signed in January 1, 1863
resulted in many casualties
organized large numbers of women to serve as military nurses
freed all slaves in 1865
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The Battle of Antietam
caused serious shortages of goods and supplies in the South
bloodiest day of the Civil War
gave the Union control of the Mississippi
freed only slaves in areas held by the Confederacy
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Border states...
freed enslaved Americans
Virginia & South Carolina
all joined the Confederacy
Missouri, Kentucky, Maryland, and Delware
10
The Civil War
often pitted family members against one another
all of the above
dragged on for four years
was the most devastating war in U.S. history
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What were the consequences of the war?
all of the above
Millions of African Americans were freed
The federal government gained strength
Generations of Southerners felt bitter
12
_________ caused many soldiers to desert the Confederate army.
inadequate food supplies
uncomfortable camp conditions
all of the above
overwhelmed medical facilities
13
What was the Union army of the East called?
the Army of Ulysses S. Grant
the Merrimack
the Army of the Potomac
the Green Berets
14
Why did General Lee launch an offensive into Maryland in 1862?
He hoped people in Washington DC would join the Confederacy
He hoped a victory would win aid from France and England
He wanted to burn Maryland's crops to starve the North
all of the above
15
The Confederacy as a loose association of states had what effect on the South's war effort?
States constantly threatened to secede from the Confederacy
The central government wasn't powerful enough to fight
The Confederacy did not have good military leadership
Each state built a strong militia to defend itself
16
Who became president of the U.S. after Lincoln was assassinated?
Ulysses S. Grant
Andrew Johnson
Jefferson Davis
John Adams
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What was an important early goal of the Union?
to free the slaves
to take Savannah, Georgia
to recapture Washington D.C.
to control the Mississippi River
18
Women...
freed all enslaved Americans
could be hired to fight in your place
did not participate in the Civil War
performed many jobs that helped soldiers and the armies
19
McClellan's failure to take Richmond...
was a major victory for the North
led Britain and France to promise the South their support
cost the Union support for the war in the north
led to his immediate replacement
20
Who assassinated President Lincoln?
George Pickett
John Wilkes Booth
Lee Harvey Oswald
John Brown
21
What advantages did the North have going into the Civil War?
a larger population and more industry
the dedication and intelligence of Lincoln
all of the above
more shops and a larger railway network
22
Where was the first Confederate victory of the war?
Battle of New Orleans
the Monitor v. Merrimack
Fort Sumter
Battle of Bull Run
23
The Thirteenth Amendment
ended the Civil War
allowed all African American males to vote
freed only African Americans in the states in rebellion
freed all enslaved Americans
24
The Emancipation Proclamation.......
freed only slaves in areas held by the Union
did not free any slaves
freed only slaves in areas held by the Confederacy
freed all slaves in the United States
25
The Union wanted to capture Fort Henry, Fort Donelson, and New Orleans in order to...
control the Tennessee River
interrupt the South's ability to transport goods
control the Mississippi River
all of the above
26
Battle of Shiloh
a three-day battle that ended with Union victory
was fought by Missouri, Kentucky, Maryland, and Delaware
won by the Southern states
resulted in many deaths
27
Thirteenth Amendment
signed in January 1, 1836
required large numbers of women to serve as military nurses
caused battles to break out
freed all enslaved Americans in 1865
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the draft...
could be avoided by hiring someone to fight in your place
only occurred in the Confederacy
caused many people to die
only happened in Missouri, Kentucky, Maryland, and Delware
29
What was the advance by Sherman's army to Savannah, Georgia called?
"march to the land"
"march to the sea"
"march to the capital"
"march to the city"
30
Why did Union troops fail to capture Richmond in 1862?
McClellan's troops were tired and hungry
McClellan's troops were unprepared
all of the above
McClellan gave the Confederates time to prepare a defense
31
Jefferson Davis
was drafted to battle
won the Battle of Gettysburg
freed all enslaved Americans
president of the Confederacy
32
Which of these states was most important to the Union?
Maryland
South Carolina
Kentucky
Virginia
33
First Battle of Bull Run
ended in Union victory
won by the Confederates
resulted in few deaths
last battle of the Civil War
34
What was the main goal of the South in the Civil War?
to retain control of western territories
to maintain the right to own slaves
all of the above
to win recognition as an independent nation
35
Battle of Gettysburg
a three-day battle that ended with Union victory
Both B and C
resulted in enormous casualties on both sides
won by the Confederacy
36
What was the
Merrimack
?
a river in Ohio
a Union ironclad warship
an African American regiment
a Confederate ironclad warship
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Dorothea Dix
performed many jobs to help the armies
organized large numbers of women to serve as military nurses
hired someone to fight in her place
president of the Conferderacy
38
Robert E. Lee
Confederate general
Union soldier
Confederate capital
Union general
