Lesson 22 Review

Which of these was a Northern advantage at the start of the Civil War?

• highly trained soldiers

• abundant natural resources

• fighting in familiar territory

• control of the Mississippi River

Why did General Lee join the Confederate military?

• He was in favor of slavery.

• He felt loyalty to his native Virginia.

• He believed in the rights of states to secede.

• He had been defeated in the presidential election.

Which of these was a Southern advantage at the start of the Civil War?

• large population

• strong military leadership

• control of the railway system

• many factories and businesses

What was the significance of the Battle of Bull Run?

• It proved that the South was weak.

• It showed that the North would win.

• It proved that a quick victory was impossible.

• It showed that the armies were unwilling to fight long battles.

The Union's Anaconda Plan included all of the following strategies EXCEPT

• dividing the South.

• blocking Southern ports.

• capturing Richmond, Virginia.

• assassinating the Confederate president.

Which of these was the greatest cause of death in the Civil War?

• wounds

• disease

• frostbite

• starvation

Which document did Lincoln reference in his Gettysburg Address?

• United States Constitution

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Preamble to the Constitution

• Declaration of Independence

What was the result of the Battle of Vicksburg?

• The Confederate troops deserted.

• The Union controlled all Southern ports.

• The Union gained control of the Mississippi River.

• The Confederacy enlisted more troops than ever before.

Which of these describes General Sherman's march through Georgia?

• an example of total war

• a defeat for both armies

• a peaceful end to the conflict

• the bloodiest battle of the war

Which of these describes Grant's terms of surrender at Appomattox Court House?

• punished the Confederacy

• generous to avoid further suffering

• stern in their demand for payment

• meant to show that the North sought forgiveness.