USH - Unit 6 - Civil War and Reconstruction

Which of the following were advantages the Union had over the South at the start of the Civil War?

• railroads

• people

• industry

• slaves

What was the purpose of Lincoln's speech at Gettysburg?

• to honor fallen soldiers and ensure all would respect their sacrifice

• to tell the public the Civil War was the fault of both sides

• the Civil War was an opportunity for all to see the consequences of their beliefs and actions

• to explain the impact the war was having on the nation

The purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation was to free all slaves.

• True

• False

The (a)   th amendment was to abolish slavery. (just fill in the blank with the correct number)

The (a)   th amendment was to to provide equal protection to all citizens. (just fill in the blank with the correct number)

The (a)   th amendment was male suffrage. (just fill in the blank with the correct number)

Which of the following was a use of Lincoln's emergency powers?

• freeing all slaves in states of rebellion

• create a draft to increase the number of Union soldiers

• to suspend the right to a trial in front of a jodge

• to free all slaves in both the North and South

Which battle began the Civil War?

• Gettysburg

• Antietam

• Vicksburg

• Sumter

Which Civil War battle was the bloodiest battles?

• Gettysburg

• Antietam

• Vicksburg

• Sumter

Which of the following was one method the Union used to ensure freed blacks were able to exercise their rights after the Civil War?

• institute the 3 Reconstruction amendments

• reinstate habeas corpus

• divide the South into military districts and place military leaders in charge

• reinstate slavery