On what occasion did President Lincoln deliver the Gettysburg Address?

At the dedication for a battlefield cemetery for Union soldiers

What caused General Grant to lay siege to Petersburg instead of assaulting the city directly?

Leading up to this battle Grant had been unable to defeat Lee in the field

What was the purpose of the Gettysburg Address?

To honor the dead soldiers by protecting democratic government

In his inaugural address President Lincoln stated:

He wished to allow slavery to remain in the places that it already existed

As the Civil War began, President Lincoln's goal was to:

preserve the Union, even if it meant allowing slavery to continue

What occurred at Ford's Theater on April 14, 1865?

John Wilkes Booth assassinated Lincoln

How did the victory at Vicksburg help the Union?

It divided the Confederacy in two

Why did Lincoln promote Ulysses S. Grant to General in Chief of the Union Army?

Because of his victories and successes in battle in the West

What effect did Sherman's March to the Sea have on the Confederacy?

It completely demoralized the South

Before the battle of Gettysburg the Union Army:

had lost a number of important battles in the East

Why was the Confederate defeat at Antietam important to the Union?

It prevented Britain from supporting the Confederacy in the war

How did the Emancipation Proclamation affect the Union Army?

Large numbers of African American men joined the Union Army

Battles most often occurred at locations with:

a rail center or a river located nearby

What effect did the invention of the conidial bullet have on the war?

It enabled each side to inflict heavy casualties

How did the Emancipation Proclamation change the popular perception of the war?

It changed from a struggle to maintain the Union to a war of liberation

Why was more importance placed on battles fought in the east?

That is where the capitals of the Union and Confederacy were both located

What was the strategic importance to the Union Army taking Petersburg?

It was the site of an important railroad line into Richmond

Which of the following was NOT an outcome of the Civil War?

Reducing southern power in Congress

In the 1864 election candidate George McClellan promised to:

stop the fighting and negotiate a peace

How did the victory at Gettysburg help the Union?

American hopes were lifted believing that the war could be won

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1
On what occasion did President Lincoln deliver the Gettysburg Address?
At the burial of Union commanders who died at Gettysburg
On a trip to Washington DC, to go over plans for the Battle of Gettysburg
At the dedication for a battlefield cemetery for Union soldiers
At the opening of the Gettysburg National Park
2
What caused General Grant to lay siege to Petersburg instead of assaulting the city directly?
Leading up to this battle Grant had been unable to defeat Lee in the field
The Confederate forces had fled
He was ordered to avoid a direct assault
He wanted some of his forces to attack Atlanta, Georgia
3
Where did General Lee surrender to General Grant?
Petersburg, VA
Rappahannock, VA
Spotsylvania, VA
Appomattox Courthouse, VA
4
What was the purpose of the Gettysburg Address?
To outshine Edward Everett, who gave a two hour oration
To honor the dead soldiers by protecting democratic government
To convince the Northerners that the Confederacy was a terrible enemy
That perserving the Union was more important than ending slvery
5
In his inaugural address President Lincoln stated:
He wished to allow slavery to remain in the places that it already existed
He wished to abolish slavery in all parts of the United States
He said nothing about slavery
He wanted to spread slavery everywhere
6
This event established Lincoln as a prominent figure and solidified his Republican Party’s anti-slavery platform
Lincoln Douglas Debates
Missouri Compromise
Bleeding Kansas
Nat Turner's Rebellion
7
The issue of slavery caused the creation of which political party?
Democrat
Federalist
Republican
Whig
8
As the Civil War began, President Lincoln's goal was to:
divide the confederacy in two and achieve a swift victory
preserve the Union, even if it meant allowing slavery to continue
demonstrate the supremacy of the federal government over the states' rights
emancipate the slaves and end the issue of slavery forever
9
What occurred at Ford's Theater on April 14, 1865?
Robert E. Lee surrendered to Lincoln
McClellan lost the election to Lincoln
Jefferson Davis turned himself into Lincoln
John Wilkes Booth assassinated Lincoln
10
The battles of Spotsylvania, Wilderness, and Cold Harbor were characterized by:
light casualties
pouring rain
continuous warfare
surprise attacks
11
Admitted Missouri to the Union as a slave state, admitted Maine as a free state to maintain the balance in the Senate
Missouri Compromise
Dred Scott v. Sanford
Bleeding Kansas
Nat Turner's Rebellion
12
How did the victory at Vicksburg help the Union?
The Mississippi came under control of the Confederacy
It divided the Confederacy in two
More waterways were opened for fishing
It brought the war to an end
13
This compromise admitted California to the Union as a free state and included the Fugitive Slave Act
Compromise of 1850
Popular Sovereignty
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Uncle Tom’s Cabin
14
Which of the following was NOT widely used during the Civil War?
rifled firearms
the telegraph
airplanes
railroads
15
Why were deaths from disease so high during the Civil War?
A shortage of nurses
A shortage of vaccines
Unsanitary, cramped conditions
The lack of medical facilities
16
Why did Lincoln promote Ulysses S. Grant to General in Chief of the Union Army?
Because he had been friends with General Meade
Because of his victories and successes in battle in the West
Because he had powerful friends in Congress
Because he won the Battle of Gettysburg
17
What effect did Sherman's March to the Sea have on the Confederacy?
Jefferson Davis surrendered
It created a sense of goodwill toward the Union
It made the South more determined to fight
It completely demoralized the South
18
This event began as a disagreement over whether or not slavery should be allowed in Kansas:
Bleeding Kansas
Lincoln Douglas Debates
Nat Turner's Rebellion
Dred Scott v. Sanford
19
Which was the first state to secede from the Union?
Maryland
New Jersey
Virginia
South Carolina
20
This event led to the deaths of more than 50 Virginians and struck fear into the hearts of slave owners
Nat Turner's Rebellion
Bleeding Kansas
Dred Scott v. Sanford
Lincoln Douglas Debates
21
Before the battle of Gettysburg the Union Army:
was shoeless without food
had lost 90% of its fighting men
had lost a number of important battles in the East
had won all major battles against General Lee's army
22
Why was the Confederate defeat at Antietam important to the Union?
It caused too many causalities in the Confederate army to continue the war
It prevented Britain from supporting the Confederacy in the war
It resulted in the death of several key Confederate commanders
It cut the Confederacy in two along the Mississippi River
23
This document repealed the Missouri Compromise and helped create the Republican Party
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Compromise of 1850
Popular Sovereignty
24
How did the Emancipation Proclamation affect the Union Army?
The Confederacy was demoralized and did not fight as well afterward
The Union army lost the use of its enslaved soldiers during battles
Large numbers of African American men joined the Union Army
The Union Army was inspired by the act and morale improved
25
Battles most often occurred at locations with:
a big field of grass with plenty of room
a rail center or a river located nearby
many trees to hide behind
trenches which have already been dug
26
Who was the Commander of the Army of Northern Virginia:
Robert E. Lee
Ulysses S. Grant
William Sherman
George McClellan
27
After the Battle of Antietam, General Lee:
retreated to Virginia
gained European support
invaded Pennsylvania
surrendered to the Union
28
What effect did the invention of the conidial bullet have on the war?
It enabled each side to inflict heavy casualties
It made firing a rifle at close range increasingly difficult
It created a great deal of wealth for the south
It enabled the north to manufacture weapons more quickly
29
Court case that decided that the Missouri Compromise and other legislation limiting slavery was unconstitutional
Lincoln Douglas Debates
Dred Scott v. Sanford
Bleeding Kansas
Missouri Compromise
30
The amendment to the Constitution that ended slavery:
12th
13th
10th
11th
31
Stated that residence of US Territories should be able to decide for themselves if they want to be a free or slave state
John Brown
Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Compromise of 1850
Popular Sovereignty
32
How did the Emancipation Proclamation change the popular perception of the war?
It created a renewed sense of urgency in the Confederacy
It inspired people in the North to volunteer for the Union Army
It caused Britain to enter the war on the side of the Union
It changed from a struggle to maintain the Union to a war of liberation
33
Why was more importance placed on battles fought in the east?
That is where most of the slaves were located
That is where the capitals of the Union and Confederacy were both located
The Union had more power in this area
That is where General Lee was in command
34
What was the strategic importance to the Union Army taking Petersburg?
It held a war prison holding thousands of Union soldiers
It would cut off the final Confederate shipping port
It was the site of an important railroad line into Richmond
It was the site of valuable supplies and weapons
35
After Antietam, President Lincoln issued:
the US Peace Treaty
the Conscription Act
the Gettysburg Address
the Emancipation Proclamation
36
Which of the following was NOT an outcome of the Civil War?
Destroying the southern economy
Reducing southern power in Congress
Ending slavery
Strengthening the power of the federal government
37
In the 1864 election candidate George McClellan promised to:
nullify the emancipation
stop the fighting and negotiate a peace
punish the south at the war's end
crush the south swiftly
38
Published in response to the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850 and within two years two million copies had been sold worldwide
Popular Sovereignty
Uncle Tom’s Cabin
Compromise of 1850
John Brown
39
How did the victory at Gettysburg help the Union?
American hopes were lifted believing that the war could be won
The Confederate Army surrendered, ending the war
There was more food for their families
Union soldiers were allowed to go home and help on the farm
40
Man who raided the town of Harpers Ferry, Virginia in 1859 in an attempt to arm slaves
John Brown
Compromise of 1850
Popular Sovereignty
Uncle Tom’s Cabin

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