Civil War Day 1 Assignment

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What was one advantage the South had over the North?

Why did many Northerners think the Civil War would not last more than a year?

Which advantage do you feel was most important for the North? Why?

The best selection to complete 5 is -

• a naval blockade
• a tariffs collection
• air raids

The best selection to complete 6 is -

• producing manufactured goods
• exporting cotton to create revenue
• gaining foreign support in the war effort

Short Constructed Response - Think about the question carefully. Then enter your answer below. What were TWO advantages of the extensive railroad system located in the North at the time of the Civil War?

__________________________________________________ was president of the Confederate States of America.

• Jefferson Davis
• Abolitionists
• Abraham Lincoln
• Confederate
• Union

In April 1861, ________________________________________________ troops opened fire at Fort Sumter, which started the Civil War.

• Confederate
• Abolitionists
• Abraham Lincoln
• Jefferson Davis
• Union

__________________________________________________________ was president of the Union.

• Abraham Lincoln
• Abolitionists
• Confederate
• Jefferson Davis
• Union