The South also had some advantages, including

more trained generals, knew the land, trained men/fighters

involved in a brawl at the Capitol over slavery

Why did many Southerners want to continue the practice of slavery?

They thought the South depended on slave labor economically.

Why did Lincoln win the 1860 election?

The democrats were divided between fire-eaters & moderates.

The South had many disadvantages, including

Little RR track = much harder to transport supplies & troops

A border state is best described as

a slave state that chose to fight with the Union

In 1850, who wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin?

Harriet Beecher Stowe, the little lady who started this great war

Four people groups in antebellum Georgia were

Planters, Yeoman, Poor Whites, Blacks

Frederick Douglass was

an escaped slave, abolitionist, great speaker

an abolitionist who used Scripture to defend using violence

A war between citizens of the same country.

Which is NOT true of most Southerner's view of government?

a strong central government is key

Which is NOT true of the first battle of the war?

Both sides were eager to take the 1st shots for their side.

Southerners felt that Uncle Tom's Cabin was

threatening their beliefs and value system.

A person who wants to end a practice/institution

a slave who sued after living in a free state.

bugle call that means "rise and shine"

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1
Secede means
To do really well at something
to break apart or separate
to throw away
2
The North did NOT have the advantage of
better soldiers and generals
more wealth
a larger population than the south
more supplies, weapons, railroad, & factories than the south
3
The South also had some advantages, including
a better economy than the north
more trained men to fight
more trained generals, knew the land, trained men/fighters
more industries to create supplies
4
The attack on Fort Sumter in South Carolina in April 1861 began the Civil War.
True
False
5
What were the northern states/soldiers called?
The Confederates
The Rebels
The Union
The southerners
6
What were the southern soldiers called?
Yankees
Confederates
Union
northerners
7
Most northern whites were abolitionists who wanted equal rights for freed slaves.
False
True
8
Charles Sumner was
involved in a brawl at the Capitol over slavery
a slave who sued after living in a free state.
a slave who led failed revolts
involved in a raid on Harper's Ferry
9
Why did many Southerners want to continue the practice of slavery?
They thought the South depended on slave labor economically.
They were mean people and liked to treat people badly.
There had been slavery for many years, so why change?
Almost all white southerners owned at least one slave.
10
The Mason Dixon line is between
Virginia and West Virginia
Pennsylvania and Maryland
Virginia and Maryland
Pennsylvania and Virginia
11
Who had more states on their side?
Union
Confederacy
12
Why did Lincoln win the 1860 election?
The democrats were divided between fire-eaters & moderates.
There were more democrats than republicans.
The Republican party had quickly gained a lot of support.
He was wildly popular among northern fire-eaters.
13
The South had many disadvantages, including
few trained generals
Little RR track = much harder to transport supplies & troops
not knowing how to fight in battle
not knowing the terrain
14
Which was the first state to secede?
Georgia
North Carolina
South Carolina
Virginia
15
When was the Civil War?
1860-1864
1861-1862
1861-1865
1860-1865
16
Which state was NOT a border state?
Delaware
Kentucky
Missouri
Mississippi
17
A border state is best described as
apathetic in the Civil War
below the Mason Dixon line
on the border between north and south
a slave state that chose to fight with the Union
18
In 1850, who wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin?
Harriet Beecher Stowe
the little lady who started this great war
Harriet Tubman
19
Four people groups in antebellum Georgia were
Planters, Businessmen, Poor Whites, Blacks
Homesteaders, Yeoman, Poor Whites, Blacks
Planters, Yeoman, Poor Whites, Blacks
Planters, Yeoman, Small farm owners, Blacks
20
Frederick Douglass was
an escaped slave, abolitionist, great speaker
a slave who led failed revolts
a slave who sued after living in a free state.
an abolitionist who used Scripture to defend using violence
21
John Brown was
an escaped slave, abolitionist, great speaker
an abolitionist who used Scripture to defend using violence
a slave who led failed revolts
a slave who sued after living in a free state.
22
Harriet Tubman had made the journey along the UGRR & successfully helped slaves.
True
False
23
Safe houses were homes that slaves could stay at on their journey along the Underground RR.
False
True
24
What is a Civil War?
A war between citizens of the same country.
A war between two or more nations.
A war that is civil.
A war between two nations.
25
Nat Turner was
a slave who sued after living in a free state.
an abolitionist who used Scripture to defend using violence
a slave who led failed revolts
an escaped slave, abolitionist, great speaker
26
The Underground Railroad was a train that ran underground
True
False
27
Which is NOT true of most Southerner's view of government?
won't pay high tax since we don't need government services
we entered the Union freely, so we can leave freely
a strong central government is key
states should be able to overrule the Constitution
28
Which president issued the Emancipation Proclamation?
Thomas Jefferson
Stonewall Jackson
Ulysses S. Grant
Abraham Lincoln
29
The president of the Confederacy was
Stonewall Jackson
General Lee
Jefferson Davis
Alexander Stephens
30
The tariff, states’ rights and slavery helped divide the country between Northern & Southern states.
False
True
31
Which is NOT true of the first battle of the war?
Lincoln sent Union ships to supply the fort.
Both sides were eager to take the 1st shots for their side.
It happened on April 12, 1861
SC viewed Ft. Sumter as foreign soldiers in their territory.
32
Southerners felt that Uncle Tom's Cabin was
threatening their beliefs and value system.
was helping people to understand why slavery was good.
33
An abolitionist is
A person who wants to end a practice/institution
A person who wants to promote a practice so it continues
34
Dred Scott was
a slave who led failed revolts
a slave who sued after living in a free state.
an abolitionist who used Scripture to defend using violence
an escaped slave, abolitionist, great speaker
35
The approximate number of Americans killed in the Civil War
620, 000
1 million
700,000
520,000
36
Reveille means
bugle call that means "day is done"
bugle call that means "rise and shine"
bugle call that means "Retreat!"
bugle call that means "come and get it"

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