Civil War in Georgia

Front

Which of the following was explained using a giant snake surrounding the coastal area around the southern states?
The Union Blockade, March to the Sea, The Atlanta Campaign, The Battle of Gettysburg

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The Union Blockade

Front

What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

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Freed slaves in states that were rebelling against the Union

Front

Which issues arose from the tariffs passed in 1828 and 1832, leading to arguments over states' rights?

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Nullification Crisis

Front

What was the notorious Southern prison camp? Options: Camp of Jeffersonville, Camp of Madison, Macon, Andersonville

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Andersonville

Front

What is an ironic conclusion that can be drawn from Andersonville Prison? Options: The Confederacy could afford to move a large number of prisoners hundreds of miles, but could not afford to feed and house the prisoners, The Confederacy was hoping to win the war by refusing to exchange any prisoners, The Confederacy was planning on using the prison to keep POWs from returning to the war

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The Confederacy could afford to move a large number of prisoners hundreds of miles, but could not afford to feed and house the prisoners

Front

How did destroying Confederate railroads help the Union campaign?

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It cut off important supplies to the southern states.

Front

Which of the following words best describes the differences between the northern and southern economies and ways of life? sectionalism, secession, reconstruction, civil rights

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sectionalism

Front

The majority of the battles of the Civil War were fought where? Options: North, South, West, Border States

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South

Front

The South was more Urban or Rural?

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Rural

Front

For Georgians who had been against seceding, which of the following thoughts might explain why they would join the war and fight for the Confederacy?
Options:
They felt that the Union attacks were an invasion of their homeland.
They decided that seceding was the best option after all.
They were worried that they would look like traitors if they did not participate.
They needed to make money somehow since the ports were blocked off.

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They felt that the Union attacks were an invasion of their homeland.