Chapter 15 - Beginnings of War

Front

What did President Lincoln say about South Carolina after the state seized Fort Sumter?

Back

It was in rebellion.

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How many more soldiers did the North have than the South when the Civil War started?

Back

twice as many

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What was Lincoln's ultimate goal when he ordered troops to Manassas?

Back

to seize Richmond, Virginia

Front

How did General Jackson get the nickname “Stonewall”?

Back

He stood firm against enemy fire at the first Battle of Bull Run.

Front

Which statement best describes the life of Civil War soldiers?

Back

They usually spent half of each month in battle.

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What work did Dorothea Dix do before the Civil War?

Back

She advocated for people who suffered from mental illness.

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What happened to some families who lived near battle sites or army supply lines?

Back

Soldiers took their food and other supplies.

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How did the industrial capacity of the North compare to that of the South at the start of the Civil War?

Back

The North had twice the South's capacity.

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What was the biggest challenge in implementing the Anaconda Plan?

Back

The North had to blockade more than 3,000 miles of coastline.

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When did Lincoln replace General McClelland?

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after the Battle of Antietam