Civil War & Reconstruction Review

Which outcome best completes this diagram?

• American Revolution

• Popular Sovereignty

• Manifest Destiny

• Civil War

What was a major cause of the Civil War?

• American involvement in foreign wars

• Disputes over immigration laws

• Conflicts over slavery and states’ rights

• Taxation without representation

What event triggered the first Southern states to secede?

• The start of Reconstruction

• Abraham Lincoln’s election in 1860

• The attack on Fort Sumter

• The Dred Scott decision

What was the primary goal of the North at the start of the Civil War?

• To abolish slavery

• To annex more territory

• To preserve the Union

• To punish the South

Which of the following best describes the advantages and disadvantages of the Confederates and the Union going into the war?

• The Confederates had better industry, while the Union had better military leadership. Both had equal resources.

• The Confederates had a strong military tradition and home advantage, but fewer resources; the Union had more resources and a larger population, but less experienced generals.

• The Union had fewer resources and a smaller population, while the Confederates had more factories and railroads.

• The Confederates had more resources and a larger population, but less experienced generals. The Union had a strong military tradition and home advantage, but fewer resources.

Who was the famous general nicknamed "Stonewall"?

• Robert E. Lee

• William Sherman

• George Custer

• Thomas Jackson

The Emancipation Proclamation freed ALL enslaved people.

• True

• False

The Emancipation Proclamation:

• Freed all enslaved people in the U.S.

• Only freed enslaved people in the North

• Freed enslaved people in Confederate-controlled areas

• Ended Reconstruction

Which battle, occurring in 1863, was the turning point in the Civil War?

• First Bull Run

• Antietam

• Appomattox

• Gettysburg

The Civil War impacted the lives of civilians and soldiers on both sides by:

• Causing widespread hardship, loss, and changes in daily life

• Bringing about immediate peace and prosperity

• Having little to no effect on daily life

• Only affecting government officials