What was the Emancipation Proclamation?

a statement giving freedom to slaves in all Confederate states

The term "Civil War" means:

a war where a country is at war with itself

Sherman used a battle strategy called "total war" to defeat the South. What is an example of "total war"?

destroying all buildings, homes, railroad, and fields in their way

The term secession means:

the South breaking away from the Union

What was the North's point of view on slavery by the 1850's?

Most Northern states wanted to abolish slavery.

What is an abolitionist?

a person who wants to end slavery

What is the Fugitive Slave Law?

law stating that runaway slaves in the North can be returned to the South.

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1
Which of the following is a reason Southern states seceded from the Union?
They wanted to keep slavery.
They wanted to keep their own flag.
They wanted to support the Union.
They wanted to abolish slavery.
2
What officially started the Civil War?
battle at Fort Sumter
disagreements between abolitionists and slave owners
disagreements between the North and the South
disagreements between Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis
3
What was the Emancipation Proclamation?
a statement giving freedom to all Confederate states
a statement giving freedom to all women
a statement giving freedom to all people in the United States
a statement giving freedom to slaves in all Confederate states
4
What did the North hope to achieve by fighting the Civil War?
preservation of the slave system
ability to expand further west
an end to slavery
preservation of states' rights
5
The term "Civil War" means:
a war where a country is at war with itself
a war where the entire world is fighting.
a war where a family fights against another family.
a war where two countries are fighting each other.
6
Sherman used a battle strategy called "total war" to defeat the South. What is an example of "total war"?
sneaking around towns
destroying all buildings, homes, railroad, and fields in their way
retreating
fighting on a battle field
7
The term secession means:
a loyalty to your part of the country
Caring about the future of the entire country
the South breaking away from the Union
a battle strategy used during the Civil War
8
Where did most Southerners live by the mid 1850s?
large towns with factories
farms and plantations
large towns and plantations
cities and plantations
9
What was the North's point of view on slavery by the 1850's?
Most Northern states supported slavery.
Most Northern states wanted to abolish slavery.
Slaves were found only on farms in the North.
Most Southern factories hired slaves for workers.
10
Abolitionist John Brown attempted to steal weapons from this armory.
Shiloh
Harper's Ferry
Gettysburg
Atlanta
11
Who was elected President of the Confederate States of America?
Robert E. Lee
John Brown
Abraham Lincoln
Jefferson Davis
12
In what region of the United States were most of the nation's cities located by 1850s?
South
North
East
West
13
What means did Harriet Tubman and others use to help slaves reach freedom in the North?
schools
Fugitive Slave Law
Underground railroad
churches
14
What is an abolitionist?
a person who wants to end slavery
a former slave
someone who refused to fight
a slave owner
15
General Robert E. Lee and the Confederate army finally surrendered to the Union at this place.
Appomattox Court House
Fort Sumter
Savannah, GA
Washington D.C.
16
What battle was viewed as the turning point of the war?
Battle of Gettysburg
Battle of Shiloh
Atlanta Campaign or March to the Sea
Battle of Bull Run
17
Who was the head military general for the South?
Robert E. Lee
Harriet Tubman
Jefferson Davis
Abraham Lincoln
18
Who wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin?
Abraham Lincoln
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Dred Scott
Harriet Tubman
19
What did the South hope to achieve by fighting the Civil War?
preservation of slavery
preservation of the Union
an end to slavery
equality for all
20
What is the Fugitive Slave Law?
law stating that runaway slaves in the North can be returned to the South.
law stating that all Southern slaves are free.
law stating that all Northern states now can have slaves.
law stating that Northern slaves are free.

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