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AP U.S. 5.8 Civil War

Authored by Jennifer Kappa

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10th Grade

DOK Level 2: Skill/Concept covered

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AP U.S. 5.8 Civil War
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who referred to the Civil War as giving America a "new birth of freedom"?

George Washington

Thomas Jefferson

Abraham Lincoln

Ulysses S. Grant

Answer explanation

Abraham Lincoln referred to the Civil War as giving America a "new birth of freedom" in his Gettysburg Address, emphasizing the war's role in promoting equality and liberty.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did the South hope would happen in the North?

The North would run out of resources

The North would turn against Lincoln

The North would join the Confederacy

The North would surrender quickly

Answer explanation

The South hoped that the North would turn against Lincoln due to war fatigue and dissatisfaction with his leadership, which could weaken Northern resolve and support for the Union cause.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a result of the Confederate economic policies?

Economic growth

Severe inflation

Increased foreign trade

Stable currency

Answer explanation

The Confederate economic policies led to severe inflation due to excessive printing of money to finance the war, which devalued the currency and caused prices to skyrocket, negatively impacting the economy.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac?

The Monitor was destroyed

The Merrimac was destroyed

It ended in a draw

The Monitor captured the Merrimac

Answer explanation

The battle between the Monitor and the Merrimac, fought on March 9, 1862, ended in a draw. Neither ship was destroyed, and both sides claimed victory, but ultimately, neither could claim a decisive advantage.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who led the Union forces in the West?

Robert E. Lee

Stonewall Jackson

Ulysses S. Grant

William T. Sherman

Answer explanation

Ulysses S. Grant was the primary leader of Union forces in the Western Theater during the Civil War, known for his victories at battles such as Vicksburg and Chattanooga, which were crucial for Union success.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the result of the Trent Affair for the Confederate diplomats?

They were executed.

They were released by Lincoln.

They were imprisoned for life.

They were sent to France.

Answer explanation

The Trent Affair led to the release of Confederate diplomats James Mason and John Slidell by President Lincoln, as he sought to avoid escalating tensions with Britain, despite their initial capture by the Union.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Lee never regain after the Battle of Gettysburg?

Supplies

Offensive

Territory

Allies

Answer explanation

After the Battle of Gettysburg, Lee lost the ability to mount an effective offensive against Union forces, marking a turning point in the Civil War where he could not regain the initiative.

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