Civil War SS8H5

Front

Which term refers to the idea that southern states had the authority to make their own laws regarding slavery?

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states' rights

Front

Because of the 1860 election, __ decided to secede from the Union. They were soon followed by __.

Back

South Carolina, Georgia

Front

Which statement would be supported by someone believing in states' rights? Options: The federal government has no right to tell states how to operate., Federal laws always take precedence over state laws., States may only pass laws on issues allowed by the U.S. Constitution., Disputes between states should always be settled by the national government.

Back

The federal government has no right to tell states how to operate.

Front

Dred Scott sued his owners because he had lived in free states, he should be considered a free man.

Back

since he had lived in free states, he should be considered a free man

Front

Who was President of the United States during the Civil War?

Back

Abraham Lincoln

Front

Which event would be BEST in blank #1? 1. ___ 2. Sherman's Atlanta Campaign 3. Sherman's March to the Sea

Back

Battle of Chickamauga

Front

Who issued the Emancipation Proclamation?

Back

Abraham Lincoln

Front

What caused the lack of success of the union blockade at the beginning of the Civil War? Options: The South had a superior navy, Great Britain found other ways to trade with the South, Great Britain sent their navy to disrupt the blockade, Blockade runners slipped through the blockade.

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Blockade runners slipped through the blockade.

Front

Which battle is known for being the largest battle in GA and one of the bloodiest of the Civil War?

Back

Battle of Chickamauga

Front

Which Civil War battle won by Sherman and Union troops led to the Union control over the RR supply line for the CSA and set up the March to the Sea?

Back

Battle of Atlanta