Civil War Pt. 1

What was the Union's war strategy?

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Attrition and King Cotton

• The Anaconda Plan

• Gettysburg Address

Why did Lincoln not support African Americans fighting for the union?

• Because it would upset southern states

• He did not want to upset border states

• Because he believed that African Americans could not be soldiers

• Because they did not need any more soldiers

The confederate's capitol is located in Virginia, according to the map what is the capitol of the Confederate?

• New York

• Richmond

• Atlanta

• Washington

One of the union's strategies was to capture the Mississippi River, what would be the effects of doing this?

• To make sure they cannot trade with Europe.

• They could divide and conquer.

• To keep border states happy

Answer explanation

The union wanted to divide the confederate and also cut their supply lines.

What were the Confederate's strategies? (Hint: There is more than 1 correct answer)

• To stop trade with Europe (King Cotton)

• Defend only when attacked (Attrition)

• Stop trade with the West

• Capture land in the North as fast as possible.

Answer explanation

Corrects answers:

King Cotton and Attrition

True or False: A slave owner with 20 or more slaves in the south could avoid being drafted.

• True

• False

How did women contribute to the war effort?

• By becoming nurses and provided medical care.

• Managed the homes and took over men's jobs by working in factories and farms.

• They helped supply food and weapons.

• All of the above

What was one effect of Lincoln's election win in 1860?

• European countries decided to try to end slavery in the U.S.

• Southern states began to secede.

• Northern states began to secede.

• Everyone gained the right to vote