17-4 Quiz

What was a key factor in the early success of the Confederate forces in the East?

• The leadership of Generals Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson

• The use of advanced weaponry

• The support from foreign allies

• The larger size of their army

What advantage did Lee's forces have at the Battle of Fredericksburg?

• Superior numbers

• Higher ground

• Better weapons

• Naval support

What was the outcome of the Confederate victory at Chancellorsville?

• It was a low-cost victory with minimal losses

• It resulted in the death of Stonewall Jackson

• It led to the capture of Washington, D.C.

• It caused the Union to gain more territory

Why was President Lincoln frustrated with Union generals?

• They were too aggressive

• They were overly cautious and slow to act

• They refused to follow his orders

• They lacked military experience

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What role did African Americans play in military efforts during the Civil War?

• They were immediately enlisted in large numbers

• They were excluded from both Northern and Southern armies initially

• They led major battles for the Union

• They were primarily used as spies

Why did President Lincoln initially resist calls to enlist African Americans in the Union army?

• He believed they were not capable soldiers.

• He feared it would be unpopular in the border states.

• He wanted to keep the army exclusively white.

• He thought the war would end soon.

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What was the significance of the 54th Massachusetts regiment?

• It was the first regiment to win a battle in the Civil War.

• It was the first African American regiment to fight in the Civil War.

• It was the largest regiment in the Union army.

• It was the last regiment to be formed during the Civil War.

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How did African American soldiers contribute to the Union army by the end of the war?

• They made up about 50 percent of the Union army.

• They were primarily used for non-combat roles.

• They made up about 10 percent of the Union army.

• They were not allowed to fight in battles.

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What was the outcome of the Battle of Gettysburg?

• The Confederates won with minimal casualties.

• The Union won, suffering fewer casualties than the Confederates.

• The battle ended in a stalemate with no clear victor.

• The Confederates captured a significant portion of Union territory.

What was the Confederate strategy in the Battle of Gettysburg?

• To capture Washington, D.C.

• To create a panic and virtually destroy the Union army.

• To retreat and regroup for a later attack.

• To negotiate peace with the Union.