U.S. History - Ch. 9 L1 Book Quiz

Jefferson Davis's strategy was to wage a __________ war of attrition, forcing the Union to spend its resources until it became tired of the war and agreed to negotiate.

Although the South had many experienced officers to lead its troops in battle, the North had several __________ advantages, such as a larger population, railroads, and an industrial base.

The __________ was an important form of military transportation during the Civil War.

At the start of the war, the Union Navy began a __________ of the Confederate coastline.

The Civil War was the first war that featured the use of __________ ships.

In 1860, approximately what percentage of the nation's factories were located in Northern states?

• A. 30

• B. 50

• C. 90

• D. 100

Lacking sufficient money from taxes or bonds, the Confederacy was forced to print paper money to pay its bills, causing rapid __________.

• A. building of banks.

• B. inflation in the South.

• C. trade alliances.

• D. use of credit.

Which of the following was an advantage the South enjoyed over the North at the beginning of the war?

• A. more immigration

• B. more industry

• C. more miles of railroad track

• D. more military colleges

In a conflict, the wearing down of one side by the other through exhaustion of soldiers and resources is called __________.

• A. attrition.

• B. the Anaconda plan.

• C. modern warfare.

• D. conscription.

Many Southerners wanted to fight an offensive war against the North because __________.

• A. they wanted revenge on the Union.

• B. they believed Southerners were superior fighters.

• C. they believed Union sieges would starve the South.

• D. they thought it would be better to use the Anaconda Plan.