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9. What did John Brown and a group of raiders, plan to do at Harper's Ferry, Virginia?
They planned to arm enslaved people and lead a revolt.
They planned to steal back their escaped slaves and bring them home.
They planned to peacefully protest against slavery.
They planned to burn down the weapons warehouse.
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10. Why was "Uncle Tom's Cabin" such an important event that led to the Civil War?
It was a novel that explained the horrors of slavery (best seller)
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It was a safe place for escaped slaves to hid in during the war.
It was the cabin that Abraham Lincoln's uncle lived in.
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8. What happened at Appomattox Court House?
President Davis surrendered to President Lincoln.
President Lincoln removed General McClellan from command.
General Grant turned down President Lincoln’s offer to lead the army.
General Lee surrendered to General Grant.
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Sherman led his troops out of Atlanta to Savannah. They looted farms & destroyed rail lines, crops, and property.
The Raid at Harper's Ferry, Virginia
Sherman's March to the Sea
The Battle of Gettysburg
The attack of Fort Sumter
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Which side, North or South, had the advantage of only having to defend its territory to win the Civil War?
West
East
North
South
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Why is the attack at Fort Sumter considered an important event?
It was the first military action of the Civil War.
It was an event where many people died.
It was the battle that ended the Civil War.
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Why was General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson so important during the Civil War?
His armies threatened ports in New York that supplied northern armies.
He was a great leader, famous for the campaign in the Shenandoah Valley.
His armies captured Atlanta and destroyed much of Georgia.
He planned to capture Vicksburg and control the Mississippi River.
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Why was the battle of Gettysburg a turning point in the Civil War?
General Meade forced General Lee to surrender.
President Lincoln issued the Gettysburg Address afterward.
President Lincoln thought about ending slavery afterward.
General Lee retreated after losing a large part of his army.
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Which side, North or South, had the advantage of having more than twice the population in fighting the Civil War?
South
North
East
West
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What was the biggest cause of increased tensions between the North and the South?
The Cotton Gin
States' Rights
Slavery
Taxes
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Did North or South have the advantage of its officers and soldiers being more experienced in fighting the Civil War?
North
South
West
East
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Which side, North or South, had the advantage of more miles of railroads in fighting the Civil War?
West
South
North
East
