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Which of the following was an advantage of the South in the Civil War?
A higher population
More extensive Railroads
More industry
More experienced soldiers
2
Why was Andersonville prison so bad?
inadequate water supply
inadequate food rations
severely overcrowded
poor environment
3
William T. Sherman
South
North
4
Who was Robert E. Lee?
The lead general for the Confederate army of the South
The leader of the Confederate Congress
The Governor of Virginia.
The president of the Confederacy.
5
The ___ was devastated following the Civil war. Farms, cities, railroads, etc. were destroyed.
North
South
West
East
6
Why did Abraham Lincoln write the Gettysburg Address?
He had to write a speech about something.
It was the bloodiest battle of the war.
It was the last battle of the war.
He was dedicating a national cemetery on the battleground.
7
At what event was the Gettysburg Address given?
Dedication of a national cemetery
Memorial Day event
Fourth of July ceremony
8
Who or what was the Merrimack?
a soldier who was killed in battle
battle near Bull Run in N. Virginia
a victory for the Confederate forces in the East
a damaged ship that was rebuilt and covered in iron by the South
9
How did Stonewall Jackson die?
He was hanged as a traitor to the union
He was shot by his own troops and later died of pnuemonia
He was shot by a firing squad of Union soldiers
He was shot by his own troops and died 8 days later
10
What gave the Union momentum to win the Civil War?
The fall of Saddam Hussein
The Battle of Gettyburg
The Death of Abraham Lincoln
The Battle at Fort Sumter
11
William T. Sherman's March to the Sea was intended to
boost morale in the North
destroy the fighting spirit of the South
trigger a major Union invasion
effectively divide the South
12
What happened at the Appomattox Courthouse?
Largest battle of Civil War
Lee surrendered to Lincoln
Lincoln gave his inaugural speech
Lee surrendered to Grant
13
Clara Barton was a noted Civil War...
teacher
plantation owner
spy
nurse
14
Why was Petersburg important for the Union to capture?
Important Port
Cut off Southern Supplies
Cut off Richmond
The Capital of the South
15
Why is the Siege of Petersburg important?
It was the last battle of the war
It led to the fall of Richmond
It was the turning point of the war
All of the above
16
The Emancipation Proclamation freed all slaves of every state.
True
False
17
Who gave the speech known as the Gettysburg Address?
President Abraham Lincoln
William T. Sherman
President James Buchanan
Vice President George McClellan
18
Why was the Battle of Gettysburg so important?
It was a positive turning point for the Union
The Confederacy was weak
No hope for the British and French to help the South
The South won a crucial battle.
19
what was the emancipation proclamation?
a document that stop Abraham from being president
a story about the civil war
a document that ended the war
a document that freed all slaves in rebelling states
20
Why did the Union impose a naval blockade on the south during the Civil War ?
to promote domestic industry in the south
to encourage Union sympathizers to join theUnion
to motivate enslaved African Americans to move north
to strangle the shipment of supplies to the Confederacy
21
What issue was at the heart of the Civil War?
Economy
Federal Power
Slavery
States' rights
22
Why did Frederick Douglass advise Lincoln so strongly to sign the Emancipation Proclamation?
It would force the South to admit defeat.
It would boost the confidence of the Union army and inspire them to fight.
Making the war about slavery would make it less likely for allies to join.
It would anger congress and lead them to resign their positions.
23
What was the first major battle of the Civil War?
Battle of the Wilderness
Antietam
First Bull Run (Manassas)
Gettysburg
24
Who was stonewall Jackson?
Was a general for the confederate army
The president of the union
The first African american soldier
The general of the union
25
Who was the 16th president?
Dumble Dora
Aberham Lincoln
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
26
What were the Border States?
Neutral states along the Mexican border
Neutral states along the Canadian border
States that did not allow slavery but fought for Confederacy
States that allowed slavery but did not secede
27
William T. Sherman was the responsible for which event?
Capture of Atlanta
Battle of Wilson's Creek
March to the Sea
Battle of Chickamauga
28
Why was Maryland the MOST Important Border State for the Union?
Because you Have Access to the Ocean
Because It Had Total Control of the Whole Nation
Because if Maryland Seceded, the North’s Capital would be Surrounded
Because it Had Acess to Major Trade Routes to the West
29
What was the primary goal of the Confederacy in fighting the Civil War?
To rejoin the United States
To take control of the federal government of the United States
To wipe out the Union and destroy the northern states
To remain an independent country where slavery was permitted
30
Which general used total war to end the conflict between the north and south?
Stonewall Jackson
Ulysses S. Grant
William Sherman
Robert E. Lee
31
Whichof the following were results of the Civil War?
Slavery was ended in the United States.
The power of the legislative branch increased.
America turned away from technological advancements.
The state governments were superior to national government.
32
What was the stratagy the North adopted to win the War?
Cotton Plan
Total Warfare Plan
Anaconda Plan
Naval Blockade Plan
33
What Years did the Civil War happen
1860-1865
1865-1871
1856-1864
1861-1865
34
What was the goal of the North at the beginning of the Civil War?
Conquer Mexico
Kill Robert E. Lee
Abolish Slavery
Save the Union
35
What was unique about the Battle of Bull Run?
People brought picnic lunches to watch the battle
The election of Martin Van Buren happened because of it.
Caused slavery in Kansas
Made California enter the Union as a slave state
36
Who was Lincoln referring to when he stated "I can not spare this man, he fights?"
George McClellan
William T. Sherman
Stonewall Jackson
Ulysses S. Grant
37
Why was the Battle of Gettysburg important?
Considered the turning point in the war.
All of these are correct
Swung the war in favor of the North
Stopped the Confederate's advance north
38
What happened to Stonewall Jackson at Chancellorsville?
Lost his arm
Got Shot
Switched Sides
Died
39
Was the Andersonville war prison a place for captured Confederate soldiers or Union soldiers
Confederate Soldiers
Union Soldiers
40
Why was Gettysburg such an important battle?
It turned the tide of battle in favor of Union forces
Robert E. Lee died in the battle
It was the last time Confederate forces invaded the North
Stonewall Jackson died
41
Lincoln wanted to punish the South after the Civil War.
FALSE
I have no clue!
TRUE
42
What happened at Appomattox Courthouse on April 9, 1865?
The Confederate Army surrendered to the Union Army.
Abraham Lincoln was assassinated.
Ulysses S. Grant shot Robert E. Lee.
The Union Army surrendered to the Confederate Army.
43
How many soldiers died in the Civil War
620,000-700,000
2000 to 30090
9800-52000
6,000,000-650,000,000
44
What was the Confederates early strategy in the Civil War?
Defense
Just don't do anything and accept your right to secede
Attack
Lol they didn't secede my boi
45
What was the concept of total war?
A war where one side must have all its men remaining
A war that's unrestricted, and against civilians
A war where there are many laws
A war where there are certain boundaries
46
The South was determined to invade the North at every opportunity.
True
False
47
Who was Ulysses S. Grant?
One of the founders of the abolition movement in the north
Commanding General of the Confederate army
Commanding General of the Union army during the Civil War
President of the Confederate States of America
48
The North won the Civil War
False
True
49
Who was William T. Sherman?
General in the Confederate Army
President of the Confederate States
General in the Union Army
President of the United States
50
Border States are...
Missouri, Kentucky, Maryland, and Delaware
Georgia,Alaska,New Jersey,Alabama
California,Florida,Illinois,Texas
Washington,Pennsylvania,Wyoming, Massachusetts
