Battles of the Civil War -Part 1

Focus Question:  What were the four border states?

• Texas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Alabama
• Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa
• Kentucky, Missouri, Maryland, Delaware
• Tennessee, Virginia, North Carolina, Arkansas

Focus Question:  What two things did the North have?

• A rich cultural heritage and advanced technology.
• More people and more resources than the South

• A strong military and vast agricultural land.
• A smaller population and fewer industrial resources.

Reading Comprehension Question: What two things did the South have?

• Cultural diversity and immigration influx
• Military strength and naval power
• Industrial growth and urban development
• Great military leaders and a strong fighting spirit

Reading Comprehension Question: Based on the chart, from what countries did the South hope to get help?

• Britain and France
• Germany and Italy
• Spain and Portugal
• Russia and Japan

Focus Question:  General Winfield Scott made the Anaconda Plan. What is an anaconda?

• An anaconda is a type of fish.
• An anaconda is a small mammal.
• An anaconda is a snake that squeezes its victim to death.

• An anaconda is a tropical bird.

Reading Comprehension Question: What would the North block in the South?

• Southern ports

• Central ports

• East ports

• West ports

Reading Comprehension Question: What did the North aim to control?

• The Mississippi River

• The cultural practices of the North
• The political alliances in Europe
• The military strategy of the Confederacy

Reading Comprehension Question: Why was Richmond important to the Confederacy?

• Richmond was known for its naval shipbuilding facilities during the war.
• Richmond was the capital of the Confederacy.

• Richmond served as a major agricultural center for the Confederacy.
• Richmond acted as a primary trade route for Confederate goods.

What were the four border states mentioned in the Civil War context?

• Delaware, Maryland, Kentucky, Missouri

• Delaware, Virginia, Kentucky, Missouri

• Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, Missouri

• Delaware, Maryland, Kentucky, Tennessee

Why was Missouri considered important to the Union's plans during the Civil War?

• It was close to the capital of the Union.

• It controlled major routes to the West.

• It was the largest of the border states.

• It had the most resources.