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Comparing Advantages (US Civil War)

Authored by Michael Chavis

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8th Grade

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Comparing Advantages (US Civil War)
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Compare the size of the Union and the Confederacy. How many states were in each? Who had the larger population? How much larger was it?

There were 23 northern states and 11 southern states- The North's population was much larger-more than twice as large

There were 12 northern states and 11 southern states- The North's population was slightly larger-about 10% larger

There were 23 southern states and 11 northern states- The South's population was much larger-more than twice as large

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Identify three advantages that the North (the Union) had over the South (the Confederacy)?

The North had (1) more people (more soldiers), (2) More industry (more supplies) and (3) better transportation networks

The North had (1) more experienced leaders, (2) better soldiers (more experience) and (3) more patriotism (love for their country)

The North had (1) more chicken (more nuggets), (2) Better Wifi (more TickTock) and (3) more bald people (more geniuses)

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Identify three advantages that the South (the Confederacy) had over the North (the Union)?

The south had (1) better military leaders, (2) More knowledge of the land, and (3) more motivation (fighting to defend their homes and family)

The south had (1 )more people (more soldiers) (2) More industry (more supplies), and (3) better transportation networks

The south had (1) more Grits (Yummy) (2) More Sweet Tea (mmmmh), and (3) more cotton swabs (keep those ears cleaned out!)

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

As the War would drag on for years- what problem would the South (the Confederacy) eventually face when it came to recruiting soldiers? Compare this recruiting in the North-How was it different?

The south would not be able to replace its lost soldiers near the end of the war, but the north always had more recruits

The south would recruit too many men and have trouble supplying and feeding their army- The north would not

The south would recruit too many slaves who would run off and join the Northern Army during every battle

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

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Identify the roles played by women during the Civil War- In what capacity did they serve during the war?

Many women served as nurses for both sides- many were also used as spies by each side

Most women worked in northern factories keeping the union army well supplied with gunpowder and bullets

Many women served as religious leaders and political leaders running churches and local governments in both parts of the country

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Which statement best explains the service of African Americans during the Civil War?

Many joined the Confederate Army hoping to earn their freedom.

Many served as elected leaders in the South and demanded secession from the Union.

Many joined the Union Army wanting to fight southerners and end slavery.

Many served as elected leaders in the North and passed laws to end slavery.

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MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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The South had the best farmland and more farms than the North. Why were union troops better supplied with food?

because most large farms in the south grew cash crops

because corn did not grow well in the southern climate.

because the North had more Taco Bells and Pizza Huts

because a severe drought had hurt southern Agriculture

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