TN in the Civil War

Front

___ Tennessee was the region most in favor of secession because it had plenty of farms & plantations that used slaves to harvest crops.

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West

Front

What was a factor that determined how a Tennessean would vote in regards to secession?

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geography

Front

Middle Tennessee finally decided to secede from the Union after which event?

Back

The Union fired shots at Fort Sumter against the Confederacy.

Front

___ won the Civil War because they had more resources & better generals. (p. 23)

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Union

Front

Why were factories important during the Civil War?

Back

They provided uniforms, weapons, & ammunition for the war.

Front

Which side had more states and a higher population during the Civil War?

Back

North

Front

What is the significance of the siege of Fort Donelson?

Back

The North took control of the Cumberland Rv. & Nashville, allowing them to better invade the South.

Front

During which battle did the North gain control of Middle Tennessee?

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Stones River

Front

What was the significance of the battle of Nashville?

Back

This was the last Civil War battle in Tennessee.

Front

Which battle occurred in November of 1864, near the end of the Civil War?

Back

Franklin