Week 13 Secession of Alabama Study Guide

Montgomery was attractive to the Confederacy as the first capital because:

• it was a major industrial center.

• it had a central location

• it was the largest city in the South.

• it was the birthplace of many Confederate leaders.

The name of General Lee’s estate was:

• Arlington House

• Mount Vernon

• Monticello

• Ash Lawn-Highland

How were the articles of confederation and the Confederate constitution similar?

• Both emphasized states' rights over federal power.

• Both established a strong central government.

• Both were created during the American Civil War.

• Both included a bill of rights.

The name of the vice president of the Confederacy was:

• Alexander H. Stephens

• Jefferson Davis

• Robert E. Lee

• Stonewall Jackson

How did General Scott’s Anaconda Plan impact Alabama?

• It led to the immediate secession of Alabama from the Union.

• It caused significant economic hardship due to blockades.

• It resulted in Alabama becoming a major battleground.

• It had no significant impact on Alabama.

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The first capital of the Confederacy was located in which city?

• Richmond

• Montgomery

• Charleston

• Atlanta

A unicameral government means:

• A government with two legislative houses

• A government with one legislative house

• A government with three branches

• A government with no legislative house

General Lee led which army?

• Union Army

• Confederate Army

• British Army

• French Army

Who was a former president of the Confederacy?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Jefferson Davis

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Robert E. Lee

True or False: No major battles happened in Alabama during the Civil War.

• True

• False