Emerick's Civil War Review

What was the strategy of the South?

Why did the Union want to control the Mississippi River and its tributaries?

The South's primary aim for the Civil War was to preserve slavery

Which was the most vital border state for the Union?

An efficient railway network was one of the South's strengths

Which side had more victories in the West?

The biggest cause of death in the Civil War was __________

For the North, the primary goal was to free the slaves

Where were slaves considered free according to the Emancipation Proclamation?

This was the leader of the Confederate Army in the East.

Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation following this battle. 

What was the Union goal in the West?

From where did most Confederate soldiers come from?

What was one advantage of the South?

What is considered a person who is killed, wounded, captured or missing?

The South expected support from Britain and France because these two European nations relied on

After which battle did both sides realize that this would be a long and bloody war?

What was the name of the strategy the North used in the Civil War?

Battle took place near Corinth, MS. Ulysses S. Grant led Union to victory. 23,000 casualties.

The ___________ and the Monitor took part in a battle that raised spirits in the North & South

For the South, what was the primary aim of the war?

The ____________ were victorious at the First Battle of Bull Run

Slavery was banned in the border states

A key victory for the North was when Union navy capture ______________ April 25, 1862

Which of these cities was the capital of the Confederacy?

What is the first thing you do when you get a test?

General ___________ headed the Union army of the East after the 1st Battle of Bull Run