Civil War Innovations and Impact

What was the primary reason for the high levels of casualties during the Civil War?

• Poor medical care

• Sword fighting

• The Minié ball

• The use of cannons

How did the North's use of railroads impact the Civil War?

• It allowed for faster troop movements

• It was used for transporting food only

• It had no significant impact

• It was less effective than horseback

What technological advancement allowed for faster communication during the Civil War?

• The telegraph

• Postal service

• The telephone

• Radio signals

What role did women play in the Civil War's medical field?

• Battlefield nurses

• They were not involved

• Surgeons

• Administrative roles only

What was a significant medical advancement during the Civil War?

• Creation of the first vaccine

• Introduction of the stethoscope

• The use of chloroform and ether as anesthetics

• The discovery of penicillin

How did photography change public perception of the Civil War?

• It had little to no effect

• It was banned

• It brought the harsh realities of war to the public

• It glamorized the war

What was the impact of the Emancipation Proclamation?

• It was rejected by the North

• It allowed slaves to fight for the Union

• It had no immediate effect

• It ended the war immediately

What was Sherman's strategy in his March to the Sea?

• Diplomatic negotiations

• Sea blockade

• Total war

• Avoiding conflict

How did Lincoln use the telegraph?

• For international diplomacy

• He did not use it

• To issue direct military orders

• For personal communication

What was the outcome of the Civil War?

• It ended in a stalemate

• It led to immediate peace

• The North won

• The South won