GA Studies Unit 6 The Civil War & Reconstruction Post Test

Following the American Civil War, northern cities saw an increase in population thanks in part to ______________

• an increase in Asian immigration.
• soldiers returning home from Europe.
• the flight of former slaves from the south.
• Confederate soldiers returning from the war

How did Sherman's March to the Sea affect the state of Georgia?

• Sherman's march diverted Union attention from Georgia, allowing the state's militia to recover.
• The March to the Sea destroyed Georgia's agriculture and roads, devastating the state's economy.
• People in the state were proud that Georgia-born Sherman distinguished himself during the March.
• The March to the Sea was the first time the Union army actually entered the state of Georgia.

Which two facts are true about the Battle of Chickamauga?

• It was the second most deadly battle of the Civil War
• Diplomacy was key to their plan
• Confederates wanted to stop the Union invasion of Georgia
• Sherman led the path to distruction during this battle

What was the purpose of the Compromise of 1850?

• it decided what states would be made from land won from Mexico
• it was passed by the Genral Assemby to settle the issue of whether Georgia should secde from the Union
• It was meant to peacefully resolve disputes over slavery in the US territories.
• it proclaimed that staTes had the right to nullify laws they believed were unconstitunional

Which statement best explains the impact of the Dred Scott decision?

• it gave free states the most power
• it outlawed freeing slaves
• it prevented what would have been an earlier civil war
• it brought the nation closer to civil war

What did supporters of nullification believe?

• I do not have to obey laws I disagree with
• Only a war will resolve an important issue like slavery
• The rule of law must be followed
• The United States must have the same laws for every state

Which state secede from the Union first?

• Georgia
• Tennessee
• South Carolina
• North Carolina

What was the purpose of the Union Blockade of the Georgia coast and ports?

• To stop the export of goods for profit and import of arms
• to increase the import of arms and export of supplies
• to stop the export of tea and the import of goods
• to increase the import of goods and imports of arms

The Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments were all important additions to the Constitution because they _________________.

• repealed previous amendments.
• granted more freedom to women.
• addressed issues that contributed to the Civil War.
• were passed over the objection of the majority of the states.

Which statement regarding the era of Reconstruction is FALSE?

• the 13th Amendment outlawed slavery in all American states
• state laws and customs upheld the constitutional amendments
• the 14th Amendment made African-Americans citizens of the U.S.
• federal law was changed to abolish slavery in states where it still existed