Lesson 2.6.2 - The War's End

Multiple Choice

What was the goal of 'Total War' used by Union general William Sherman?

• Organize as many relationships with foreign countries to help against the Confederacy.

• Destroy as many Confederate resources as possible.

• Arrest as many civilians in Confederate states, and hold them hostage.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was considered a significant part of Abraham Lincoln's re-election in 1864?

• People wanted slavery to end and be made illegal.

• People were tired of war and would glve in to the demands of the Confederacy.

• People liked Abraham Lincoln's fancy hat.

Multiple Choice

What was the focus of Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address?

• Reuniting the country and explaining the evils of slavery.

• Ending the Civil War by surrendering to the Confederacy.

• Improving economic relationships with foreign countries.

Multiple Choice

Who won the American Civil War?

• The Confederate States of America

  (South)

• The Union

  (North)

• There was no declared winner.

Multiple Choice

What was unique about the Union's acceptance of the surrender by the Confederate Army?

• The U.S. mliitary immediately executed all Confederate soldiers.

• Union general Ulysses S. Grant encourgaed unity and did not punish Confederate soldiers.

• Former slaves were allowed to take whatever supplies they wanted from Confederate soldiers.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following would be the most significant LONG TERM impact of the Civil War?

• Elections for president would no longer use the electoral college system.

• The Civil War caused a significant number of deaths.

• Slavery would no longer be legal in the United States.