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1
Which of these events sparked the beginning of war between the North and South?
the declaration of war from President Lincoln
the election of Lincoln to the presidency
the firing of Confederate guns on Ft. Sumter
the abolition of slavery in the South
2
Which of these TN battles was the final defeat of Hood's Confederate army?
Nashville
Shiloh
Franklin
Ft. Henry
3
Why did General Robert E. Lee decide to lead the Confederate army although he was opposed to slavery and secession?
He was offered significant economic rewards from Confederacy.
He did not agree with Lincoln's methods of preserving the Union and slavery
He had been born in VA and flet he had to remain loyal to his birthplace.
He was convinced by southerners that felt he was their only hope to win.
4
The Battle of Gettysburg was significant because it
opened an invasion route to the North
led to an immediate end of the war
cut off supplies to states west of the Mississippi River.
Inflicted a major loss on General Lee's army
5
Which Confederate officer earned the nickname "Stonewall" for his drive, dedication, and success?
Burnside
Kearney
Jackson
Lee
6
Which of the following best described the role of the 13th Colored Troop Regiment in the Battle of Nashville of 1864?
Constructed fortifications, not participating in the battle.
Provided logistical support, not engaging in combat.
Defended the city with minimal casualties.
Assaulted Overton's Hill facing heavy resistance and significant casualties
7
Why did it take so long for TN to secede from the Union?
all of the above
Governor was looking for a way for slavery to continue with amendments
many people in the eastern part of the state were opposed to secession
leaders hoped to work out another solution
8
Why did General Lee decide to surrender his troops at Appamattox Courthouse?
The Union had surrounded his troops and he ran out of supplies
General Lee no longer wanted to fight and his troops wanted to surrender.
Confederate President Jefferson Davis ordered him to surrender
The Union promised to restore the South to its way of life before the war.
9
Whic part of General Winfield Scott's two-part strategy does this political cartoon illustrate?
Cuban Blockade
Anaconda Plan
March to the Sea
Siege of Vicksburg
10
What important contribution did General William Tecumseh Sherman make to the Union war effort?
He cut off southern access to waterways by setting up a naval blockade.
He captured Confederate General Robert E. Lee.
He succeeded in destroying southern railroads and industry by capturing ATL
gained control over Southern troops when he captured Richmond.
11
Ulysses S. Grant was qualified to lead an army because he had
led America to victory during the American Revolution.
served in the Mexican War.
led an army troop to victory during the War of 1812.
served in the French and Indian War.
12
What was President Lincoln's main goal when he took office in 1861?
to keep the Union intact (together)
to improve relations and trade with foreign countries
to abolish slavery everywhere in the U.S.
to diminish the national debt and assist the poor in the U.S.
13
What feature made the new warships developed by the South dangerous to the Union Navy?
the ships could use new sonar location technology
The ships were large enough to carry thousands of soldiers.
the ships were heavily armored with thick metal plating.
The ship could be completely submerged underwater.
14
What battle near the Mississippi River was won by the Union enabled them to split the Confederacy?
Vicksburg
Stones River
Chickamauga
Corinth
15
Which of these battles was a Union victory in TN that resulted in Kentucky remaining part of the Union?
Lookout Mountain
Ft. Donelson
Chattanooga
Franklin
16
The election results shown on this map most clearly reflect the influence of
Political stability
Nationalist motives
Sectional differences
Ethnic conflict
17
What did the Union victory in the Battle of Shiloh mean for the Union?
It won the war in the West for the Union.
It established Union control of all the border states.
It allowed the Union to focus more on the war in the East.
It gave the Union greater control of the Mississippi River Valley
18
Which of the following was an African American unit in the Civil War that played a role in South Carolina's Ft. Wagner?
the 29th Connecticut Volunteer Cavalry
the 8th Kansas Colored Heavy Artillery
the 100th Tennessee Colored Infantry
the 54th Massachusetts Infantry
19
Which issue was most important in Southern politics both before and after the Civil War?
support for public schooling
support for states' rights
concern about high tariffs
resistance to industrialization
20
In this excerpt, Abraham Lincoln expressed his opposition to what argument made by many Southerners?
The federal government had supported slave rebellions
Supreme Court decisions supporting nullification should be upheld
States had the right to secede from the Union.
A convention should be held to rewrite the Constitution
21
South hoped that Europe would assist the Confederacy because they bought raw materials. What is this strategy called?
Cotton Diplomacy
Anaconda Plan
Wilderness Campaigns
Tactical Strikes
22
At the beginning of the Civil War, the Confederacy was widely considered to have had which advantage?
a larger army
more weapons
better officers
a powerful navy
23
What was the effect of this resolution?
South Carolina declared itself independent from the U.S.
South Carolina affirmed (ratified the Constitution
South Carolina proposed amendments to the Constitution
South Carolina resolved to write a new Constitution
24
Sherman burned crops and took property from civilians. This practice describes what?
Emancipation
Total War
Anaconda Plan
Missouri Compromise
25
What was the significance of the Battle of Antietam?
It convinced Europe to support the Confederacy.
it severely weakened the Union army.
It shifted control of the war from the South to the North.
It was the last battle that took place in the eastern U.S.
26
What part of Emancipation caused some to believe it was more focused on protecting the Union rather than freeing slaves
It forced freed slaves to remain in the southern states
It was promoted without any support from Republican lawmakers.
It allowed the border states to keep their slaves.
It did not go into effect until after the end of the Civil War.
27
Which Civil War battle was Lee's SECOND failed attempt to invade Union territory, resulting in huge losses on both sides
Antietam
Gettysburg
Atlanta
Shiloh
28
What was the purpose of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address?
to ask Americans to vote for him for president again.
to declare the official end of the Civil War.
to honor the Union soldiers and their bravery throughout the war.
to surrender to certain demands of the Confederacy.
29
Which battle in Northern Virginia was a Confederate victory that saved Richmond from capture?
Fredericksburg
Vicksburg
Ft. Donelson
Antietam
30
Which statement is BEST supported by the data in the table?
The Union army had better generals during the Civil War
The Civil War had more casualties than any other war.
More soldiers died from disease than from wounds.
The Confederate troops lost the Civil War because of injuries and deaths.
31
In which area did the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 declare slavery illegal?
the western territories
all of the U.S.
Union border-states
Confederate states
32
The Battle of Antietam was
An example of General McLellan's excellent leadership is
the bloodiest single day's fighting of the war.
All of the Above
A victory for General Lee.
33
Who was the president of the Confederate States of America
Michael Jordan
Abraham Lincoln
Jefferson Davis
Leo Messi
34
1.In what way did African American soldiers in the war face more difficulties than white soldiers?
AA- not experienced did not know what to expect/ White- trained by British
AA- often killed or sold back into slavery if captured/ white- held as POWs
AA- given rotten food and poor living conditions/ white- lived comfortably
AA- only given bayonets to fight/ white- allowed to carry guns & cannons
35
1.Life for African Americans in the South changed after the Civil War because many African Americans
were now free because of the Emancipation Proclamation
won citizenship and equality as a result of the Union victory in the war.
had gained the respect of the white population of the South.
received equal rights and opportunities under the law.
36
What coastal Georgia city was destroyed by Sherman's troops on their "March to the Sea?"
Charleston
Vicksburg
Atlanta
Savannah
