TCI L 22 The Civil War

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A civil war is a conflict between

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two groups of citizens in one country.

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At the beginning of the Civil War, what was the greatest weakness of the North?

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its military leadership.

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What was the most significant geographic disadvantage of the South?

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the Mississippi River

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How did Jefferson Davis compare the Civil War to the American Revolution?

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He believed that the South was fighting for the same freedom as the nation's founders.

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Why did Northerners believe Richmond was so important?

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They believed that the war could be won if they destroyed the Confederate capital.

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What did Union troops find when they approached the town of Manassas?

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The Confederate army knew about their plan and was waiting for them.

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How did the Battle of Bull Run change Lincoln's point of view?

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It made him realize that ending the war would be much harder than expected.

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What did the Union accomplish by completing the first step of the Anaconda Plan by the end of 1861?

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The Union launched a blockade and closed most ports in the South to foreign ships.

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Why did General Lee send troops into Maryland, a state with slavery?

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He hoped to convince Maryland to join the Confederacy.

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Why can it be said that the Battle of Antietam was a defeat for both sides?

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It was the bloodiest single day of the war.