chapter 26: Tennessee in the civil war

Front

Why were Tennessee's three grand divisions divided on whether or not to secede from the Union during the Civil War?

Back

Tennessee's three grand divisions had geographic and economic differences.

Front

During the Civil War, which of Tennessee's grand divisions supported secession from the Union? East Tennessee and West Tennessee, Only Middle Tennessee, Middle Tennessee and East Tennessee, Middle Tennessee and West Tennessee

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Middle Tennessee and West Tennessee

Front

What area of Tennessee would a Union soldier most likely be from? Options: a small farm in Appalachian Mountains, a big plantation in Middle Tennessee, a small farm near Nashville, a big plantation near the Mississippi River

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a small farm in Appalachian Mountains

Front

Why did Tennessee become a major battleground in the Civil War?

Back

because of its location between the East Coast and Mississippi River

Front

What was the significance of the Siege of Fort Donelson?

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It provided the Union access to the Cumberland River as a route to invade the South.

Front

Which battle occurred first in Tennessee? Options: Battle of Stones River, Battle of Fort Donelson, Battle of Nashville, Battle of Franklin

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Battle of Fort Donelson

Front

Which battle destroyed any hope of Confederate victory in the western half of Confederacy?
Options: Battle of Franklin, Battle of Nashville, Battle of Fort Donelson, Battle of Stones River

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Battle of Nashville

Front

Which statement best describes the relationship between the Battle of Franklin and the Battle of Nashville? Options: The Confederate loss in the Battle of Nashville made their army weaker for the Battle of Franklin. The Confederate victory in the Battle of Nashville made their army better prepared for the Battle of Franklin. The Confederate loss in the Battle of Franklin made their army weaker for the Battle of Nashville. The Confederate victory in the Battle of Franklin made their army better prepared for the Battle of Nashville.

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The Confederate loss in the Battle of Franklin made their army weaker for the Battle of Nashville.