Civil War Key Concepts and Events

How did the number of American casualties in the Civil War compare to other major US wars?

• It was less deadly than the American Revolution.

• It was about the same as World War I and World War II combined.

• It was deadlier than the American Revolution, World War I, World War II, and Vietnam combined.

• It was the least deadly major conflict in US history.

Which of these states was a slave state that remained part of the Union during the Civil War?

• South Carolina

• Texas

• Kentucky

• Georgia

What was the primary cause of the American Civil War?

• States' rights to govern themselves without federal interference.

• Economic differences between agricultural and industrial regions.

• The expansion of slavery into new territories.

• Religious differences between the North and the South.

Which of the following was a significant advantage held by the Union at the start of the Civil War?

• Superior military leadership.

• A larger population and greater manufacturing capacity.

• More extensive railroad mileage in the South.

• More productive agricultural practices in the South.

What was the main strategy of the Confederacy to win the Civil War?

• To quickly capture Washington D.C. and force a surrender.

• To outlast the North's efforts to bring them back into the Union.

• To gain support from European powers by demonstrating military superiority.

• To launch a series of decisive battles that would cripple the Union army.

What was General Ulysses S. Grant's military strategy during the Civil War?

• To avoid large-scale battles and focus on defensive maneuvers.

• To use a large number of troops and continuously attack the enemy's forces and resources.

• To negotiate peace treaties with individual Confederate states.

• To rely on naval blockades to cut off Southern supplies.

What was a significant challenge faced by the Union in the early years of the Civil War?

• Lack of industrial capacity compared to the South.

• Difficulty in recruiting enough soldiers for the army.

• Frequent losses in battles due to ineffective leadership.

• Widespread public support for the Confederacy in Northern states.

Which two major Union victories in July 1863 significantly shifted the tide of the Civil War?

• The Battle of Antietam and the Battle of Shiloh.

• The Siege of Vicksburg and the Battle of Gettysburg.

• The Battle of Bull Run and the Battle of Fredericksburg.

• The Battle of Chancellorsville and the Battle of Atlanta.