David Kennedy Chapter 20 Civil War

Who was inaugurated as president on March 4, 1861?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• George Washington

• John Adams

What was Abraham Lincoln's top goal as president?

• Annexation of new territories

• Secession of the South

• Expansion of the union

• Restoration of the union

The issue over Federal forts in the South led to the start of the Civil War. At ​ (a)   in the seceding state of ​ (b)   rebellious forces attacked and caused it to surrender. Following this attack the states of ​ (c)   joined the Confederacy.​ ​This is considered the beginning of the American ​ (d)  

• Fort Sumter
• South Carolina
• Tennessee, Virginia, and Missouri
• Fort Donelson
• Maryland, Kentucky, and Deleware
• Alabama
• Civil War
• Revolution

Which fort did not surrender to the South and led to the firing of cannons on April 12, 1861?

• Fort Sumter

• Fort McHenry

• Fort Knox

• Fort Ticonderoga

North and South Civil War

Groups:

(a) Northern Advantages

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(b) Southern Disadvantages

• Weaker economy

• Dependence on agriculture

• More railroads and canals

• Lack of industrial development

• Higher literacy rates

• Greater population

• Access to major ports

• Abundance of natural resources

• Limited access to major ports

• 3/4 Nations Wealth

• Manufacturing

• Lack of infrastructure

• Stronger economy

• Lower literacy rates

What advantage did the South have at the beginning of the war?

• Large manufacturing capacity

• Talented officers

• Strong economy

• Control of the sea

What was the impact of the war on the North's economy?

• Collapse of the banking system

• Rise in unemployment

• Formation of new factories

• Decreased prosperity

What was the main cause of the Civil War?

• Slavery

• Economic differences

• Political power

• All of the above

Who was the president of the Confederate States during the Civil War?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Jefferson Davis

• Robert E. Lee

• Ulysses S. Grant

What did Abe Lincoln justify his tyrannical acts by saying?

• They were for personal gain

• They were necessary to preserve the Union

• They were permanent measures

• They were approved by Congress