Crash Course US 20

What was the primary cause of the Civil War according to historians?

• Slavery

• States' rights

• Taxation

• Agriculture vs. Industry

Which of the following was NOT an advantage of the Union during the Civil War?

• Better generals

• More people

• More factories

• More railroads

Who was the Union general known for his strategy of attrition?

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Stonewall Jackson

• J.E.B. Stuart

• Robert E. Lee

Which battle marked General Lee's furthest major offensive in the North?

• Battle of Atlanta

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Cold Harbor

• Battle of Vicksburg

What significant event in August 1864 helped ensure Lincoln's re-election?

• Battle of Cold Harbor

• Capture of Atlanta

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Capture of Vicksburg