Civil War Notes 10

What was the significance of Sherman's March to the Sea?

• It was a total destruction of CSA territory
• It resulted in a stalemate
• It led to the capture of Richmond
• It was a major Confederate victory

What was the impact of the Emancipation Proclamation on the war?

• It caused the Confederacy to surrender
• It made all slave owners have to pay their slaves
• It had no significant impact on the war
• It led to the end of any support from Britain and France of the South

What was the impact of the Battle of Antietam?

• Union victory
• Stalemate
• Lincoln's moment to announce the Emancipation Proclamation
• Confederate victory

What was the significance of the Battle of Gettysburg?

• It resulted in a stalemate
• It led to the capture of Richmond
• It was a major Union victory and turning point in the war
• It was a major Confederate victory and turning point in the war

What was the objective of Sherman's March to the Sea?

• Capture Richmond
• Secure New Orleans
• Make the South surrender
• Defend Atlanta

Which battle was known as the Union's biggest mistake?

• Battle of Chancellorsville
• Siege at Vicksburg
• Battle of Gettysburg
• Battle of Fredericksburg

What was the immediate result of the Emancipation Proclamation?

• Slavery was abolished in the Confederacy
• Slavery was abolished in the border states
• Slavery was not affected
• Slavery was abolished in the entire United States

What was the significance of the Siege at Vicksburg?

• Confederacy gained control of Tennessee River
• Union gained control of Tennessee River
• Union gained control of Mississippi River
• Confederacy gained control of Mississippi River

Which battle was the first major Confederate victory of the Civil War?

• Battle of Fredericksburg
• Battle of Antietam
• Battle of Bull Run (Manassas)
• Battle of Shiloh

Which battle was the first major battle of the Civil War?

• Battle of Fredericksburg
• Battle of Bull Run
• Battle of Shiloh
• Battle of Antietam