Civil War / Reconstruction Review

Which of the following are causes that led to the Civil War?

• Kansas Nebraska Act

• Compromise of 1850/Fugitive Slave Law

• sectionalism

• all of these answers are correct

• Election of 1860

What was the main issue that divided the Northern and Southern states?

• disagreement over slavery

• the Constitution

• "No Taxation without Representation"

• industrial vs agricultural economies

Those who were against slavery and fought for its end were called ___________________.

• Yankees

• abolitionists

• Patriots

• Confederates

Which state was first to secede from the Union?

• Georgia

• North Carolina

• Massachusetts

• South Carolina

What role did women play in the Civil War?

• Some served as spies for the Union or Confederacy.

• Some served as nurses to help injured soldiers.

• They helped take care of life at home and supported war efforts in ways they could.

• all answers are correct

Why was the Battle of Fort Sumter important?

• It was the beginning of the Ciivl War.

• It was the turning point of the War.

• It was the first major battle of the War.

• It was the bloodiest battle of the War,

What was the importance of the Battle of Bull Run (Battle of Manassas) in the Civil War?

• It was the bloodies battle of the War.

• It was the first major battle of the War.

• It was the most significant battle of the War.

• It was the beginning of the war.

What advantages did the Union army have over the Confederacy during the Civil War? 

• more railroads and roads

• all choices are correct

• more factories to produce supples

• more soldiers

What advantages did the Confederate army have over the Union army during the Civil War? 

• The Confederacy used the Anaconda Plan.

• The Confederacy produced more war supplies and had more railroads/roads.

• The Confederacy had a history of producing great military leaders.

• The Confederacy had more soldiers.

What was the name of the war strategy used by the Union to defeat the Confederacy?

• Anaconda Plan

• Total War

• Blockade Plan

• March to the Sea