Civil War DOK 2–3 Review

Front

Why was the Union’s Anaconda Plan effective in the long run?

Back

It cut off Confederate trade and divided their territory

Front

How did the Confederacy’s dependence on “King Cotton” diplomacy weaken their war effort?

Back

Europe had other cotton suppliers.

Front

Why did Lincoln suspend habeas corpus during the war?

Back

To protect national security

Front

What challenge did Jefferson Davis face in leading the Confederacy?

Back

States’ rights limited his authority

Front

Why was Antietam considered a turning point in the war?

Back

It convinced Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation

Front

Why did Gettysburg mark a turning point in the war?

Back

It ended Confederate attempts to invade the North

Front

Why was control of the Mississippi River at Vicksburg critical to the Union strategy?

Back

It allowed the Union to divide the Confederacy in half

Front

Who exactly was freed by the Emancipation Proclamation?

Back

Only enslaved people in Confederate states in rebellion

Front

Why did Lincoln avoid freeing all enslaved people at once?

Back

He wanted to maintain loyalty of border states

Front

How did new weapons like the rifle and Gatling gun affect Civil War battles?

Back

They increased casualties due to old tactics.