Civil War

Civil War

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History

8th Grade - University

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1.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

The Civil War began in 1861 when Confederate forces launched an attack at which location?

Back

Fort Sumter

2.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation changed the focus of the war to a moral war, declaring that ___, of course it didn't work.

Back

all slaves in the rebel South free

3.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What did the North call this strategy to blockade the South's coastline and gain control of the Mississippi River?

Back

Anaconda Plan

4.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What was a major advantage of the South during the Civil War? Options: heavy industrial development, a network of railway lines to transport supplies and troops, superior military leadership, an alliance with Britain and France

Back

superior military leadership

5.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Which of the following was NOT an advantage of the North? 92% of industry found in the North, Northern soldiers were motivated to preserve their way of life
, 75% of railroads and banking were in the North, the North had a large navy

Back

Northern soldiers were motivated to preserve their way of life

6.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

What did the 1857 Dred Scott Supreme Court decision say was the justification for not allowing Scott his freedom?

Back

It considered slaves to be property without rights.

7.

FLASHCARD QUESTION

Front

Prior to the Civil War, what woman led escaped slaves to freedom using the Underground Railroad?

Back

Harriet Tubman

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