Chapter 15 Flashcard

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What advantages did the Confederacy have during the Civil War?

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Knowledge of the terrain and support of the civilian population.

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What was the impact of the Emancipation Proclamation on the Union army?

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It led to the enlistment of African American soldiers.

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Why did many Americans doubt that Abraham Lincoln would be reelected?

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They were unhappy with his suspension of the writ of habeas corpus.

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What was the purpose and effect of the Emancipation Proclamation? Options: To gradually abolish slavery in the Confederate states, To encourage enslaved people to flee to Union lines and join the war effort, To immediately free all enslaved people in the Confederate states, To elevate the issue of emancipation as an objective in the war and signal the eventual end of slavery

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To elevate the issue of emancipation as an objective in the war and signal the eventual end of slavery

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What advantages did the Union have during the Civil War? A defensive position and shorter supply lines. Extensive railroad grid and greater industrial capabilities. Support from European countries and a larger population. Control of the Mississippi River and access to foreign trade.

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Extensive railroad grid and greater industrial capabilities.

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What was the major event that sparked the southern secession fever and ultimately led to the Civil War? Options: The passage of the Missouri Compromise, The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation, The election of Abraham Lincoln, The ratification of the Confederate Constitution

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The election of Abraham Lincoln

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What were the reasons for Lincoln's reelection in 1864? Options: His alignment with the Radical Republicans and their vision for the South. The endorsement of General George B. McClellan and his military achievements. Union victories, including the fall of Atlanta and successes in the Shenandoah Valley. Support from the Democratic Party and antiwar sentiments.

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Union victories, including the fall of Atlanta and successes in the Shenandoah Valley.

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What was the strategic importance of the Battle of Bull Run and the Battle of Shiloh?

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The battles highlighted the strengths and weaknesses of both the Confederacy and the Union.

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What is the concept of "total war" as described in the text?

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A war in which both sides attempt to demoralize the enemy by disrupting their ability to wage war.

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What was the main cause of the sectional divisions between the North and the South?

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The question of slavery's expansion westward