Civil War - Social Studies

What was the main cause of the American Civil War?

• Economic disagreements

• Territorial disputes

• Friction over the issue of slavery

• Political power struggles

What significant action did the Emancipation Proclamation have during the Civil War?

• Declared all slaves within Confederate territory to be free

• Granted women the right to vote

• Ended the war immediately

• Established a new government

How many African Americans served in the Union Army during the Civil War?

• About 50,000

• About 100,000

• About 180,000

• About 250,000

What was the main reason the United States entered World War I?

• To gain territory

• To support the Russian Revolution

• Unrestricted submarine warfare by Germany

• Because of an alliance with France

What was the Double Victory campaign during World War II?

• A fundraising effort for war supplies

• A military strategy to defeat Germany

• A campaign to win the war and end racial discrimination

• A plan to double the size of the military

Which group gained notoriety for their service in World War II?

• The Peace Corps

• The Navy SEALs

• The 101st Airborne Division

• The 33nd Fighter Group (Tuskegee Airmen)

What role did African American soldiers play in the military?

• Only in combat roles

• Only as officers

• In both combat and labor support roles

• As medical staff only

What did African Americans hope to achieve by serving in World War I?

• A trip to Europe

• True equality in American society

• To learn new skills

• Financial wealth

What was the outcome for African Americans who received 'blue discharges' after World War II?

• They were immediately re-enlisted

• It carried a stigma that impacted their post-military life

• They received double the benefits

• They were celebrated as heroes

Why is it important to remember the African American soldiers mentioned in the tour?

• Because they were all famous

• Because they played essential roles in the military

• Because they wrote books about their experiences

• Because they invented new weapons