Civil War: Advantages and Strategies

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 create sculptures commemorating the war

• To make bullets due to a shortage of supplies

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

• They lacked discipline and effectiveness

• They were the best cavalry in the world

• They were not well-equipped

• They were inexperienced

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

• More experienced military leaders

• Better knowledge of the terrain

• A defensive war strategy

• More soldiers and factories

Why was the Confederacy mostly fighting a defensive war?

• Because they lacked offensive capabilities

• To keep the Union army from taking over

• To gain international support

• To take over the North

What contributed to the South's confidence at the start of the Civil War?

• Their extensive railroad system

• Their large stockpile of supplies

• Their fighting ability and cavalry

• Their superior number of factories