Civil War Test

Why did the South melt down church bells during the Civil War?

• To signal the end of the war

• To use as musical instruments for morale

• To make bullets due to a shortage of supplies

• To create sculptures commemorating the war

What was General Sherman's opinion of the Southern cavalry?

• They were inexperienced

• They lacked discipline and effectiveness

• They were not well-equipped

• They were the best cavalry in the world

What was a major advantage the North had over the South?

• More experienced military leaders

• More soldiers and factories

• Better knowledge of the terrain

• A better cavalry

What strategy did the Confederacy primarily rely on to win the war?

• Using guerrilla tactics

• Destroying the North's factories

• Fighting a defensive war

• Taking over the North

How did the Union's infrastructure contribute to its advantages?

• By having more railroads per square mile

• By relying solely on foot soldiers

• By having a larger cavalry

• By having more experienced generals