Civil War Review

Which side in the conflict had the largest navy?

• Union

• Confederacy

• Both had equal naval strength

• Neither side had a navy

Which side controlled two-thirds of the country's railroads?

• Union

• Confederacy

• Both controlled one-third each

• Neither side controlled the railroads

Which side fought to maintain its way of life?

• Union

• Confederacy

• Both fought for this reason

• Neither side fought for this reason

Which side had an agricultural economy?

• Union

• Confederacy

• Both had industrial economies

• Neither had an agricultural economy

Who fought to preserve the Union?

• Union

• Confederacy

• Both fought for different Unions

• Neither fought for the Union

What event marked the beginning of the Civil War?

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The attack on Fort Sumter

• Sherman's March to the Sea

• The Gettysburg Address

What was the significance of the Battle of Gettysburg in the Civil War?

• It was the final battle of the Civil War.

• It marked the beginning of the Civil War.

• It was a major turning point in favor of the Union.

• It led to the capture of Atlanta by Union forces.

What strategy did General William Sherman use in his campaign from Atlanta to the sea?

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Total war

• Defensive tactics

• Naval blockades

What was the purpose of the Gettysburg Address according to the notes?

• To announce the end of the Civil War

• To explain the purpose of the Civil War

• To commemorate the Union's defeat

• To declare the independence of the Confederacy

Why did Confederate leaders fire cannons on Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861?

• They wanted to celebrate a national holiday.

• They were signaling a retreat.

• They refused Lincoln's demand for surrender.

• They considered Lincoln's refusal to surrender an act of war.