Impact of the Civil War Quiz Study Guide

What is the definition of a total war?

• A war in which only soldiers are targeted

• A war that involves all aspects of society and resources

• A war fought only at sea

• A war with no casualties

Why did Robert E. Lee lead his army north before the Battle of Gettysburg?

• To surrender to the Union

• To gain supplies and support

• To avoid the summer heat

• To join forces with the British

In your own words, describe the Battle of Gettysburg.

• A small skirmish with few casualties

• A major turning point in the Civil War with heavy losses on both sides

• A naval battle off the coast of Virginia

• The final battle of the Civil War

What is the Gettysburg Address?

• A speech by Abraham Lincoln honoring fallen soldiers and redefining the purpose of the war

• A letter written by Robert E. Lee

• A battle plan for the Union army

• A peace treaty between the North and South

What did Lincoln put emphasis on in the Gettysburg Address?

• The need for more soldiers

• The importance of national unity and equality

• The defeat of the Confederacy

• The role of foreign allies

What important victory for the Union took place in the summer of 1863?

• The Battle of Antietam

• The Battle of Vicksburg

• The Battle of Bull Run

• The Battle of Shiloh

Why was Vicksburg an important location?

• It was the Confederate capital

• It controlled access to the Mississippi River

• It was a major railroad hub

• It was the site of Lincoln’s inauguration

Describe the conditions of the southern states in the year 1863 (2 years into the war).

• Prosperous and peaceful

• Suffering from shortages and destruction

• Experiencing rapid industrial growth

• Unaffected by the war

Where did Lincoln appoint General William Tecumseh Sherman to fight during the war?

• The Eastern Theater

• The Western Theater

• The Northern Border

• The Atlantic Coast

What is a “war of attrition?”

• A war fought only with airplanes

• A strategy of wearing down the enemy through continuous losses

• A war with no battles

• A war that lasts less than a year