Civil War

During the Civil War, which states made up the Union?

• Only Northern Free States

• Free States and border states with slaves

• Southern States with slaves

• There was no Union

What was the goal of the Union during the Civil War?

• Keep the Nation together

• Allow the South to form an independent nation

• abolish slavery

• Protect slavery

Which region of the United States had the most industrial power?

• South

• West

• North

• No region had industrial power

Did President Lincoln have the authority to suspend Habeas Corpus?

• Yes- The Southern States rebelled

• No- The Constitution states it shall not be suspended

• Yes- president has unlimited power.

• No- There was no rebellion

Who did the Emancipation Proclamation set free?

• All slaves within the United States

• Freed slaves only in western territories

• Freed slaves only in Confederate States who the Union was at war with

• Freed only the slaves in boarder states

Why is the Battle of Gettysburg considered a turning point?

• It was a major Confederate victory

• The South would not invade the North again

• The South received aide from France after the battle

• The North wanted peace terms

Below select the reasons why Vicksburg is considered a turning point in the war.

• Union victory split the South in two

• It significantly weakened the south

• The Confederacy began to win major victories

• The Union gained control of the Mississippi River

Sherman's march to the Sea is an example of total war. Select the correct definition below for total war.

• Everything and everyone is a target.

• Only enemy soldiers are targets

• There are no targets

• Total war is not war.

How did technology impact the Civil War?

• Railroads transported troops and supplies faster

• The telegraph allowed instant communication

• Photography allowed people at home to see the realities of war

• Technology had no impact

Which of the below played a role in increasing the number of casualties seen during the Civil War?

• Total War that was waged in Georgia

• fought mainly as a guerilla war

• Improved long range accuracy of new weapons

• lack of railroads