Atlanta Campaign

Atlanta Campaign

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History

8th Grade

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The MOST LIKELY reason General William T. Sherman wanted to control the rail lines running through Atlanta, Georgia, during his "Atlanta Campaign" was because he wanted to

Back

cut off the flow of supplies to the Confederate army.

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Union General who led the Atlanta Campaign

Back

William T. Sherman

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Atlanta's military importance to the Confederacy is that it was the

Back

Railroad center of the Confederacy

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was at stake in the Battle of Chickamauga? Options: access to ammunition, the fate of Washington D.C., control of the railroad center in nearby Chattanooga, access to the port city of Savannah

Back

control of the railroad center in nearby Chattanooga

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which Georgia port city did Fort Pulaski protect? Options: Brunswick, Savannah, Darien, Atlanta

Back

Savannah

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

This event made it difficult for farmers and merchants to sell their products.  It also made it hard for the Confederacy to receive their supplies.

Back

The blockade of Georgia's coast

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

When did African-Americans begin fighting in the Civil War?

Back

When Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation

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