Old St 3 Review CIvil War

What was the impact of the growing population in the northern and western states on the South?

• It strengthened the South's political power.

• It led to the South gaining more representation in the Senate.

• It disadvantaged the South in the House of Representatives.

• It resulted in the South having more influence in federal decisions.

What was the effect of the annexation of Texas on the balance of slave and free states?

• It immediately admitted Texas as a free state.

• It delayed the admission of another large slave state.

• It resulted in Texas being divided into multiple states.

• It had no impact on the balance of power.

Why was the South losing the ability to protect southern interests in the House?

• Increase in northern population

• Economic downturn

• Lack of political representation

• Military conflicts

How did the Union's strategy impact the course of the Civil War?

• By focusing on naval battles and avoiding land conflicts

• By blockading Southern ports and controlling the Mississippi River

• By forming alliances with European nations

• By relying solely on cavalry units

What role did economic resources play in the Civil War according to the document?

• They were insignificant compared to military strategies

• They were crucial for both the North and the South's war efforts

• They only benefited the South

• They were only used for diplomatic negotiations

Why was the South's relationship with Great Britain important during the Civil War?

• It provided the South with advanced weaponry

• It allowed the South to trade cotton for manufactured goods

• It helped the South gain naval superiority

• It led to a formal alliance against the North

What was the role of the federal government in protecting the rights of freedmen during Reconstruction?

• It took a passive role

• It actively protected freedmen against Southern society

• It left protection to state governments

• It focused solely on economic aid

What was the significance of the fourteenth amendment?

• It granted women the right to vote

• It recognized the citizenship of African Americans and ensured equal protection under the law

• It established a national bank

• It allowed for the construction of railroads

How did the Black Codes affect African Americans after the Civil War?

• They granted African Americans full citizenship rights

• They restricted the rights of African Americans and aimed to control their freedom

• They provided economic opportunities for African Americans

• They encouraged African Americans to migrate to the North

What was the role of Booker T. Washington in the education of African Americans?

• He opposed the establishment of black colleges

• He founded the Tuskegee Institute to provide education to African Americans

• He advocated for the segregation of schools

• He discouraged African Americans from pursuing higher education