Impact of the Civil War on Plantation Owners
Authored by Bayley Murray
Social Studies
8th Grade
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How would the owner of the plantation where the interviewee was enslaved have been affected by the event described in this interview?
The owner would have continued to live much as he did before the war began
The owner would have rehired his former slaves at low wages and continued to be economically successful
The owner would have embraced the 13th Amendment because of the opportunities it gave him to hire free labor
The owner would have lost much of his wealth due to war damages and the loss of his labor force
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In this cartoon map, the snake represents the Union’s plan to accomplish what goal?
to blockade southern ports and divide the South at the Mississippi River
to march soldiers from the Virginia Peninsula to Richmond
to destroy all the civil and economic resources of the South
to incorporate former slaves as contraband of war
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
In this cartoon map, the snake represents the Union’s plan to accomplish what goal?
To blockade southern ports and divide the South at the Mississippi River
To march soldiers from the Virginia Peninsula to Richmond
To destroy all the civil and economic resources of the South
To incorporate former slaves as contraband of war
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why was it necessary for the South to explore this type of technology during the Civil War?
The Union's overall strategy included a blockade of southern ports, and this prevented supplies from getting in and out of the South.
The South hoped to launch a surprise attack on northern ports to distract troops from the ground war.
The South wanted to be able to patrol the Gulf of Mexico secretly to prevent an attack on New Orleans.
The majority of the battles during the war took place at sea, and the South was trying to gain an advantage over the Union navy.
5.
MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What advantages did the North have over the South during the Civil War? Select ALL that apply.
larger population
superior military leaders
more commitment to fight a defensive war
more railroad lines
greater manufacturing ability
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Which statement accurately describes the experience of African American soldiers in the Union army?
African Americans served alongside their white counterparts and were treated fairly.
African Americans served in segregated units and were paid less than their white counterparts.
African Americans served in segregated units but were assigned to important combat positions in all major battles.
African Americans served alongside their white counterparts but were treated as second-class soldiers.
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the Battle of Port Royal fit into the Union’s strategy during the Civil War?
It helped create a blockade, limiting goods entering the South.
It helped the Union gain control of the Mississippi River.
It used slash-and-burn tactics, leading to a loss of Confederate morale.
It made it difficult for the government to find a place to meet.
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