Social Studies Unit 4 Teacher Test

Front

What did abolitionist John Brown do at Harper's Ferry?

Back

He gave slaves weapons to fight their owners for their freedom.

Front

What were the two main causes of the Civil War?

Back

States' rights and slavery

Front

Which Union victory was a turning point of the war?

Back

Gettysburg

Front

Who was the president of the Confederacy?

Back

Jefferson Davis

Front

What was the purpose of General Sherman's March to the Sea?

Back

To destroy everything in GA so the south would lose.

Front

What impact did Uncle Tom's Cabin have during this time?

Back

It showed more people how wrong and cruel slavery was.

Front

Robert E. Lee was a GENERAL for the ___

Back

Confederate Army

Front

The South believed strongly in States' Rights. Which state was the first to secede from the Union?

Back

South Carolina

Front

Which event ended the Civil War in 1865 at the Appomattox Court House?

Back

General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant

Front

Who wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin?

Back

Harriet Beecher Stowe