Mobilizing for War

Which was an advantage for the North at the start of the Civil War?

• a larger population

• a well-led army

• fewer railroads

• a fighting spirit

Which was an advantage for the South at the start of the Civil War?

• a smaller population

• an industrial economy

• a well-led army

• fewer miles of railroad

How did the number of factories in the North affect the Civil War?

• It gave the South an economic advantage.

• It gave the South an economic advantage.

• It gave the North a military advantage.

• It gave the North a political advantage.

How did the US coastline provide an advantage for the South during the Civil War?

• It allowed for easy access to the North.

• It allowed for a quick escape from most Southern cities.

• It provided a direct link to European allies and their imports.

• It made it difficult for the Union to create blockades.

Compared to the South during the Civil War, the North had more

• large farms.

• miles of railroad.

• miles of coastline.

• experienced military leaders.

A similarity between George McClellan and Robert E. Lee was

• a strong willingness to lead troops into battle.

• offers for leadership positions from the opposition.

• past experience in the military.

• past experience as presidential advisors.

As a military leader, George McClellan was known for

• creating the Anaconda Plan.

• fighting in the War of 1812.

• training soldiers how to fight.

• acting quickly at Fort Sumter.

Robert E. Lee began his military career

• under President Jefferson Davis.

• as part of the Union army.

• as a Northern general.

• at the Battle of Fort Sumter.

Which leader was most directly affected by Virginia’s secession at the start of the Civil War?

• John Crittenden

• Winfield Scott

• Robert E. Lee

• Jefferson Davis

Which best compares the attitudes of Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis about Fort Sumter?

• Lincoln was eager to fight at Fort Sumter, while Davis did not want armed conflict.

• Davis wanted to avoid fighting at Fort Sumter, while Lincoln knew that fighting was inevitable.

• Davis planned to begin and end the war at Fort Sumter, while Lincoln thought the battle was the first of many.

• Lincoln did not want armed conflict at Fort Sumter, but Davis acted quickly to cripple Union forces.