Battles of the Civil War -Part 1

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.

What was the main goal of the Anaconda Plan devised by General Winfield Scott?

• To gain control of the Mississippi River

• To blockade Southern ports and restrict Confederate supplies

• To encourage European countries to support the Confederacy

• To capture the Confederate capital

Which two countries did the South hope would pressure the North to end the Civil War?

• France and Spain

• Britain and France

• Germany and Italy

• Spain and Portugal

What was the main aim of the North when they wanted to capture Richmond, Virginia during the Civil War?

• To gain a strategic military base

• To cut Southern supply lines

• To capture Confederate leaders

• To block the South

Which battle was the first major battle of the Civil War?

• Battle of Antietam

• Battle of Shiloh

• Battle of Bull Run

• Battle of Gettysburg

What was the outcome of the Battle of Shiloh?

• The South won

• The North won

• It was a tie

• The battle was postponed

What significant action did Confederate President Jefferson Davis want Robert E. Lee to take during the Battle of Antietam?

• He surrendered

• He moved his troops into western Maryland

• He called for a truce

• He resigned

Why was the Battle of Antietam particularly notable in the history of the Civil War?

• It marked the end of the war

• It was the deadliest single day of fighting

• It resulted in no casualties

• It led to a decisive Confederate victory

Why were the border states significant during the Civil War?

• They provided strategic military advantages.

• They were primarily agricultural.

• They had no influence on the war's outcome.

• They were the wealthiest states.