The Civil War Unit Review

What was the military strategy proposed by Winfield Scott for the Union known as?

• The Anaconda Plan

• The Eagle Plan

• The Snake Plan

• The Dragon Plan

Which of the following was NOT part of the Union strategy proposed by Winfield Scott?

• To blockade the southern ports

• To capture the Mississippi River and cut the Confederacy in two

• To capture the Confederate capital

• To invade Canada

What was the focus of the Union's concept of total war?

• To eliminate food and supplies vital to the Confederate's military operations

• To capture the Confederate capital

• To negotiate peace with the Confederacy

• To recruit more soldiers

The American Civil War is considered to be the first modern war. In which years was it fought?

• 1850-1855

• 1861-1865

• 1870-1875

• 1880-1885

Which of the following factors did NOT contribute to the Northern victory in the Civil War?

• Greater industrial capacity

• Greater manpower

• Greater wealth

• Superior naval fleet

Approximately how many casualties resulted from the American Civil War?

• 500,000

• 620,000

• 750,000

• 800,000

In 1862, which city was the capital of the Confederacy?

• Atlanta, GA

• Charleston, SC

• Richmond, VA

• Montgomery, AL

What role did MANY women take on during the Civil War?

• Soldiers

• Spies

• Nurses

• Politicians

What did President Lincoln call for after the first bombardment of the Civil War at Fort Sumter?

• 50,000 volunteers for a 60 day term

• 75,000 volunteers for a 90 day term

• 100,000 volunteers for a 120 day term

• 125,000 volunteers for a 150 day term

What realization did the Union come to after the First Battle of Manassas?

• The war would be short and easy

• The war would be long and difficult

• The Confederacy was weak

• The Union had superior numbers