Civil War CKHG Ch.16-20

Question 1

What was NOT one of the important things Abraham Lincoln did as president?

Accepted Answer

He fought for his country during the Civil War

Question 2

Lincoln knew his Gettysburg Address would be remembered for the rest of history.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 3

Stonewall Jackson died from wounds received from his own men

Accepted Answer

True

Question 4

What was NOT one of the tasks women accomplished for the war effort?

Accepted Answer

visited the soldiers camps to lift their spirits

Question 5

Why is Clara Barton famous?

Accepted Answer

She was a nurse on the battlefield, She founded the American Red Cross

Question 6

Why did Confederate leaders expect Great Britain and France to help them in the war?

Accepted Answer

They thought Europe's need for cotton would bring them to their side

Question 7

Why was Gettysburg such an important battle?

Accepted Answer

It turned the tide of battle in favor of Union forces, It was the last time Confederate forces invaded the North

Question 8

Who killed President Abraham Lincoln?

Accepted Answer

John Wilkes Booth

Question 9

General Sherman was famous for

Accepted Answer

his march to the sea

Question 10

What was General William Tecumseh Sherman's practice of total war?

Accepted Answer

He destroyed houses, farms, livestock, and shops

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