Civil War Review

Why was the Union fighting the Civil War in the beginning?

• States have the right to secede from the United States.

• To preserve the union of the United States

• Stop Breat Britain from invading

Answer explanation

To preserve the union of the United States

Why were the Confederate States of America (the South) fighting the Civil War?

• States have the right to decided what is best for their people and leave the Union if they choose.

• To get Great Britain to support the South.

• To preserve the union of the United States.

Answer explanation

States have the right to decided what is best for their people and leave the Union if they choose.

People fighting for the Confederacy tended to be more loyal to

• North America.

• their country.

• their home state.

Answer explanation

People fighting for the Confederacy tended to be more loyal to their home state, as they often prioritized state allegiance over national unity during the Civil War.

How does the Battle of Antietam compare to previous battle fought in the area of Virginia?

• It was the first major victory of the Union Army.

• It was the first major loss of the Union Army

• The Union Army has won all the previous battles.

Answer explanation

It was the first major victory of the Union Army.

How did Great Britain respond to the Union victory at Antietam?

• They celebrated and gave support to the Union

• They felt that the Confederacy was in trouble and decided to join the South.

• They decided to stay out of the conflict because the Union won an important battle.

Answer explanation

They decided to stay out of the conflict because the Union won an important battle.

Why did President Lincoln choose to fire General McClellan after the Battle of Antietam?

• McClellan decided to run against Lincoln in the 1864 presidential election.

• McClellan refused to follow and capture Lee's army after winning the battle.

• McClellan failed to achieve his goal at Antietam and retreated back to Washington D.C.

Answer explanation

McClellan refused to follow and capture Lee's army after winning the battle.

After the Battle of Antietam, President Lincoln changed his war policy to include ending slavery in some areas. Why did he wait until after the Battle of Antietam?

• Pres. Lincoln was disappointed that the Union lost yet another battle and he needed a new strategy.

• It became obvious that the Union would need the help of Great Britain.

• This victory showed people in the North that the Union army was making progress and winning the war.

Answer explanation

This victory showed people in the North that the Union army was making progress and winning the war.

The Emancipation Proclamation is a document issued by President Lincoln to

• end slavery and free the slaves in all of the United States.

• free slaves only in state rebelling against the United States.

• ends slavery in North America.

Answer explanation

The Emancipation Proclamation freed slaves only in states rebelling against the United States, not all of the United States.

What impact will the Emancipation Proclamation have on the South's economy?

• The loss of slave labor in the rebelling states would decrease the amount of cotton harvested resulting in less money to fund the war.

• Freeing slaves would not impact the economy because slaves were not payed.

• The Emancipation Proclamation will improve the economy because they will be able to trade with Great Britain.

Answer explanation

The loss of slave labor in the rebelling states would decrease the amount of cotton harvested resulting in less money to fund the war.

What impact will the Emancipation have on African Americans?

• Slaves living in states rebelling against the Union will be set free, but slaves in loyal states will remain in slavery.

• All slaves in the United States will be set free ending the institution of slavery forever.

• This will not impact people African Americans.

Answer explanation

The Emancipation Proclamation only freed slaves in rebellious states, not in loyal states, impacting African Americans differently based on their location.