Civil War and Reconstruction

Front

Which was NOT an advantage held by the North at the beginning of the Civil War? A larger population, A better transportation system, Larger production of manufactured goods, Better military leaders

Back

Better military leaders

Answer explanation

At the beginning of the Civil War, the North had advantages like a larger population, better transportation, and greater manufacturing. However, they lacked better military leaders, which was a significant disadvantage compared to the South.

Front

At which fort did the first hostilities of the Civil War take place? Fort Wagner, Fort Sumter, Fort Hood, For Warren

Back

Fort Sumter

Answer explanation

The first hostilities of the Civil War occurred at Fort Sumter, South Carolina, on April 12, 1861, when Confederate forces fired on the Union garrison, marking the start of the conflict.

Front

The Union’s goal at the beginning of the Civil War was: to end slavery, to fight a defensive war, to preserve the Union of the states at all costs, to use its cotton supply to gain an alliance with Great Britain

Back

to preserve the Union of the states at all costs

Answer explanation

At the beginning of the Civil War, the Union's primary goal was to preserve the Union of the states at all costs. Ending slavery became a more prominent goal later in the war.

Front

Which was NOT part of the Union’s Anaconda Plan? Options: Blockade all southern ports and harbors, Control the Mississippi River, Capture Richmond, VA

Back

Capture Washington D.C.

Answer explanation

The Anaconda Plan aimed to blockade southern ports, control the Mississippi River, and capture Richmond, VA. Capturing Washington D.C. was not a primary objective of this strategy.

Front

Who was the 54th Massachusetts Infantry?

Back

They were the first African-American regiment during the Civil War.

Answer explanation

The 54th Massachusetts Infantry was the first African-American regiment during the Civil War, playing a crucial role in the fight for freedom and equality, and setting a precedent for future African-American military units.

Front

Most Northerners did not want African Americans to be part of the army at the start of the war. President Lincoln worried border states would secede from the Union if he allowed former slaves to fight in the war. Many free African Americans had the desire to fight, but were denied at first. TRUE or FALSE?

Back

TRUE

Answer explanation

The statement is TRUE because initially, many Northerners opposed African Americans serving in the army, and President Lincoln was concerned about border states seceding if former slaves were allowed to fight.

Front

What was established to help the freed slaves with food, schooling, clothing and medical care?

Back

Freedmen's Bureau

Answer explanation

The Freedmen's Bureau was established to assist freed slaves by providing food, clothing, schooling, and medical care, helping them transition to freedom after the Civil War.

Front

Southern states created the Black Codes to do what?

Back

limit African Americans rights

Answer explanation

Southern states created the Black Codes to limit African Americans' rights, restricting their freedoms and ensuring white supremacy after the Civil War.

Front

The Presidential Election of 1876 resulted in...

Back

the end of Reconstruction in the south

Answer explanation

The Presidential Election of 1876 marked the end of Reconstruction in the South, as it led to the withdrawal of federal troops and the restoration of white Democratic control, effectively ending efforts to secure rights for African Americans.