Chapter 9 Test review

In 1861 a civil war began between the northern and southern states of the United States. A major reason for this conflict was a disagreement about-

• the admission of free states into the union

• the right of states to maintain the practice of slavery

• the return of fugitive enslaved people to slaveholders

• the extension of citizenship rights to formerly enslaved people

The expansion of slavery into western territories result in growing sectionalism because it

• pushed American Indians from their land

• expanded federal control over pubic lands

• increased the power of the federal government

• threatened to upset the balance of power in Congress

Which political change came about in the United States as a result of the Civil War?

• a new federal construction was created

• Immigrants were granted voting rights

• the union of states was reconstructed

• a system of federalism was established

Which was NOT part of the Anaconda Plan?

• Seizing the Mississippi River

• Protecting the north form Confederate attacks

• Blockading Southern ports

• Capturing Richmond, VA

Why is the ironclad a unique and valuable weapon

• It was equipped to travel safely at night

• It could hold more sailors than earlier boats

• It could travel quickly underwater

• It could resist damage from enemy cannon fire

How did photography impact the public during the Civil War?

• Civilians at home realized that war was very destructive

• Civilians at home realized that war was very exciting

• Civilians at home realized that war was quite glorious

• Civilians at home realized that war was fairly harmless

Which of the following shows the correct sequence of events near the end of the Civil War

• 1. Union victory at Vicksburg

  2.Union victory at Gettysburg

  3 Union victory at Atlanta

  4 "Sherman's March to the Sea"

• 1. Union victory at Gettysburg

  2. Union victory at Vicksburg

  3. "Sherman's March to the Sea"

  4 Union victory at Atlanta

• 1. Union victory at Gettysburg

  2. Union victory at Vicksburg

  3 Union victory at Atlanta

  4 "Sherman's March to the Sea"

• 1 "Sherman's March to the Sea"

  2. Union victory at Atlanta

  3 Union victory at Vicksburg

  4 . Union victory at Gettysburg

What was Lincoln's message for the opening words of the Gettysburg Address?

"Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth, upon this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal."

• ask the listeners to remember all those who had died on the battle field

• Help listeners recall when the Union had been established

• Ask listeners to create a new holiday called Memorial Day

• persuade listeners to forgive the Southern states that broke from the Union

Which social change was brought about by the Thirteenth Amendment?

• Formerly enslaved African Americans were granted land

• Enslaved African Americans were made United States citizens

• African Americans living in the South were given the right to vote

• The practice of enslaving people was outlawed in the United States.

By delivering the Gettysburg Address, President Abraham Lincoln demonstrated the leadership quality of

• being honest

• being religious

• being inspirational

• being a decision-maker