The 2 major military campaigns fought in GA were _________________.

The Atlanta Campaign and the Savannah Campaign

The Union troops attacked the civilian infrastructure between Atlanta and Savannah in order to

end civilian support for the war effort and shorten the war.

Blockade runners were important because

They brought needed supplies into Georgia

The border states included

Delaware, Maryland, and Kentucky

What was the significance of the battle of Antietam?

The single bloodiest day in American history.

The primary cause of deaths at Andersonville was _____________

disease and exposure to the elements

Why was GA known as the "Heart of the Confederacy"?

It had the most rail lines and factories

All of the following describe an advantage of the Union forces during the Civil War EXCEPT

They had the "homefield" advantage and fought close to home.

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1
The 2 major military campaigns fought in GA were _________________.
Battle of Chicamauga and Battle of Atlanta
Kennesaw and Chickamauga
The Atlanta Campaign and the Savannah Campaign
The Union Blockade and The Atlanta Campaign
2
The Union blockade extended from
Delaware to Florida
Delaware to Texas
New York to Florida
South Carolina to Texa
3
General Lee surrendered to General Grant at
Savannah
Gettysburg
Appomatox Courthouse
Richmond, VA
4
The commander of the southern armies was ________________________
U.S. Grant
W.T. Sherman
Robert E. Lee
George McClellan
5
The Union troops attacked the civilian infrastructure between Atlanta and Savannah in order to
punish Georgia for seceding from the Union
force Georgia troops to return home to defend Georgia.
end civilian support for the war effort and shorten the war.
retaliate for lives lost in the battle for Atlanta.
6
What was the name of the notorious Confederate prison?
Rock Hill
Reidsville
Andersonville
Alcatraz
7
Blockade runners were important because
They sank many Union ships
They brought needed supplies into Georgia
They transported soldiers to fight the war
They protected the ports
8
The purpose of the blockade was to _____________________________-
To monitor the Confederate Navy
To keep slave from escaping.
To cut off Southern trade
To frighten the Confederate people
9
The Northern army was known as the _____________________
The Confederacy
The Patriots
The Union
The Loyalists
10
What was at stake during the Battle of Chickamauga?
Don't pick me
Control of the high ground
Control of the railroads
Control of the water
11
The border states included
Kentucky, Missouri and Texas
Delaware, Maryland, and Kentucky
Delaware, Kentucky, and Tennessee
Missouri, Kentucky and Tennessee
12
What was the significance of the battle of Antietam?
The turning point of the war.
A major battle between ironclad ships occurred
The single bloodiest day in American history.
General Grant became commander of the Union army
13
The commander of the northern troops was
George McClellan
W. T. Sherman
U. S. Grant
Robert E. Lee
14
The Emancipation Proclamation was issued after which battle
Gettysburg
Antietam
Bull Run
Chickamauga
15
The primary cause of deaths at Andersonville was _____________
disease and exposure to the elements
executions
hunger and starvation
fights among inmates
16
Why was GA known as the "Heart of the Confederacy"?
It was located in the center of the South
It had the best farmland
The capitol of the Confederacy was in GA
It had the most rail lines and factories
17
The Southern army was known as ____________________________
The Union
The Loyalists
The Confederacy
The Patriots
18
All of the following describe an advantage of the Union forces during the Civil War EXCEPT
They had a standing or regular army.
They had lots of factories.
They had the "homefield" advantage and fought close to home.
They had lots of railroads.
19
What was considered the turning point of the war?
Battle of Antietam
Battle of Chickamauga
Battle of Gettysburg
March to the Sea

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