SS8H5 Civil War in Georgia KAISER (English)

What was a major disagreement between the North and South that contributed to the start of the Civil War?

• The North wanted to expand slavery into new territories, while the South did not.

• The South wanted slavery to continue and spread, while many in the North opposed its expansion.

• Both the North and South agreed to end slavery, but disagreed on how to do it.

• The North and South both relied on slave labor for their economies.

Why was the issue of states' rights important in the events leading up to the Civil War?

• It was about whether states could create their own money.

• It was about whether states could decide to allow or ban slavery.

• It was about whether states could build their own railroads.

• It was about whether states could make their own foreign policies.

What role did the idea of states' rights play in causing the Civil War?

• The northern states wanted to increase federal power, which led to arguments with the South.

• Southern states believed they could ignore federal laws, which led to conflicts with the North.

• Congress allowed states to make their own laws about slavery, which ended all disagreements.

• The southern states supported all federal laws, which prevented any arguments with the North.

Which issue was addressed by the Compromise of 1850?

• disputes over the status of slavery in new territories

• debates about the construction of the transcontinental railroad

• conflicts over the annexation of Oregon

• arguments about the War of 1812

What was the main purpose of the Georgia Platform?

• To encourage the expansion of slavery into new territories.

• To declare Georgia’s opposition to the Compromise of 1850.

• To show Georgia’s willingness to accept the Compromise of 1850 if the North followed the Fugitive Slave Act.

• To demand immediate secession from the Union.

Which statement best describes the impact of the Supreme Court's ruling in the Dred Scott v. Sandford case?

• It granted citizenship to all people born in the United States

• It declared that slaves and Freed Blacks were not citizens.

• It abolished slavery in the southern states

• It gave voting rights to African Americans

What was one major effect of the Emancipation Proclamation during the Civil War?

• It immediately freed all enslaved people in the United States.

• It immediately freed all slaves in the Confederate states.

• It ended the Civil War right away.

• It made the Confederacy stronger.

What was a major consequence of the Battle of Chickamauga during the Civil War?

• The Confederacy won and took control of Union guns and ammunition.

• The Union won and captured a key Southern port.

• The Confederacy lost the battle but slowed down the North.

• The Confederacy lost Atlanta to the Union.

What made Atlanta a strategic target for Union forces during the Civil War?

• It was a key railroads and industrial center for the Confederacy.

• It was the site of the first battle of the war.

• It was the location of the Confederate navy.

• It was the original capital of the United States.

What was one major consequence of Sherman's March to the Sea for Georgia during the Civil War?

• It led to the rebuilding of Georgia's cities and infrastructure.

• It resulted in widespread destruction of property and resources in Georgia.

• It caused Georgia to gain new allies in the war.

• It prevented any battles from occurring in Georgia.