2.3 Civil War Prisoner Conditions and Issues

What was the main reason cooperation between the Union and Confederacy on prisoner exchanges broke down?

• Lack of resources

• Increased number of captured soldiers

• Distrust and breakdown in relations

• The Union refused to take Confederate prisoners

Camp Douglas was located in which state?

• Georgia

• Illinois

• New York

• Virginia

What was a major cause of death in Camp Douglas?

• Battles between prisoners

• Starvation because of lack of food

• Overcrowding only

• Poisoned food

Which disease was caused by malnutrition and a lack of fruits and vegetables?

• Smallpox

• Influenza

• Scurvy

• Typhoid

What does the word "rations" in the passage refer to?

• Food supplies

• Clothing and blankets

• Medical supplies

• Housing materials

How many Confederate prisoners did Camp Douglas hold by the end of the war?

• 18000
• 15000
• 26000
• 32000

Why was a hospital built on an island in the Mississippi River near Alton prison camp?

• To separate infected prisoners

• To house prisoners from the Alton prison camp.
• To serve as a tourist attraction for visitors.
• To conduct experiments on medical technology.

What happened to some prisoners at Elmira due to overcrowding?

• Some prisoners were released early because of overcrowding.
• Prisoners were given more privileges due to overcrowding.
• They were forced to camp along the Chemung River

• Overcrowding led to improved living conditions for prisoners.

What was the largest Confederate military prison camp?

• Andersonville
• Libby Prison
• Camp Chase
• Belle Isle

What was one major problem with the creek at Andersonville?

• It frequently dried up

• It was polluted with human waste

• It was used for hiding weapons

• It was too far from the prison