Civil War - Gettysburg to Surrender

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Why was the Gettysburg Address considered a success?

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It lifted public morale in the North after it was popularized through newspaper publications.

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How does the quotation reflect the importance of Abraham Lincoln's leadership during this period? With malice toward none; with charity for all; with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in[.]— Abraham Lincoln, Second Inaugural Address, March 4, 1865

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It illustrates Lincoln's commitment to rebuilding the South and reunifying the United States.

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Why was General Ulysses S. Grant's victory at the siege of Vicksburg significant to the course of the Civil War?

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It helped the Union establish control of the Mississippi River.

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How did the actions of General Stonewall Jackson at the First Battle of Bull Run in July of 1861 end Northern hopes for a quick victory in the Civil War?

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He helped reverse a seeming Union victory as he led reinforcements into the battle.

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How did the actions of General Ulysses S. Grant during the siege of Vicksburg affect the civilian population? A. Grant ordered that anyone not in the military be expelled from the region. B. Many starved as Grant and his troops took food and supplies from area farms. C. Grant paid civilians in the area who were willing to house and feed his soldiers. D. Many died because Grant forced civilians to camp with his army discourage attacks.

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Many starved as Grant and his troops took food and supplies from area farms.

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Which statement correctly describes General William T. Sherman's victorious strategy in the Battle for Atlanta? A. With a surprise frontal attack on Confederate troops, he forced them to abandon the city. B. With a surprise rear attack on Confederate troops, he forced them to abandon the city. C. By cutting off all railroad supply lines, he forced Confederate troops to abandon the city. D. By burning down much of Atlanta, he forced Confederate troops to abandon the city.

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By cutting off all railroad supply lines, he forced Confederate troops to abandon the city.

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How did Jefferson Davis impact the Confederate war effort during the Civil War?

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His failure to secure alliances between the Confederacy and other countries hindered the war effort.

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What was the purpose of General William T. Sherman's March to the Sea?

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to weaken Southern morale and bring an end to the war

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What did Confederate General Robert E. Lee hope to accomplish at the Battle of Gettysburg?

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He sought to weaken Northern support for the war by invading Union territory.

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What was historically significant about the Battle of Gettysburg?

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It was the deadliest battle of the Civil War.