Andersonville Prison History and Impact

The video explores the history of Andersonville Prison, the largest Confederate prisoner-of-war camp during the Civil War. Located in Georgia, it was notorious for its overcrowding and harsh conditions. Dorence Atwater, a Union soldier, secretly documented the deaths of thousands of prisoners, risking his life to ensure the truth was known. After the war, with Clara Barton's help, he published the list, shocking the nation and leading to the establishment of a National Cemetery to honor the fallen soldiers.

What was the primary reason for choosing Andersonville as the location for the prison?

• It was the only available land.

• It was far from the fighting and had practical resources.

• It had a large population of Union supporters.

• It was close to the Union forces.

How many prisoners was Andersonville originally designed to hold?

• 5,000

• 10,000

• 20,000

• 30,000

What was one of the main challenges faced by prisoners at Andersonville?

• Frequent escapes

• Too much food

• Overcrowding and lack of shelter

• Lack of guards

Who was Dorence Atwater?

• The prison warden

• A Union soldier and early prisoner at Andersonville

• A Confederate soldier

• A Civil War nurse

What was Atwater's main task at Andersonville?

• Recording the names and details of deceased soldiers

• Cooking meals

• Building shelters

• Guarding the prisoners

Why did Atwater decide to secretly document the deaths at Andersonville?

• He was ordered to do so by the Union.

• He believed the Confederacy would not report the true number of deaths.

• He wanted to sell the information.

• He was bored and needed something to do.

What risk did Atwater face by creating a secret list of the deceased?

• He might be rewarded by the Confederacy.

• He could face a death sentence if discovered.

• He could be promoted.

• He would be sent home early.

Who helped Atwater publish the list of Andersonville dead after the war?

• President Lincoln

• Clara Barton

• General Lee

• Ulysses S. Grant

What was the impact of publishing the list of Andersonville dead?

• It caused a riot in the South.

• It was ignored by the public.

• It shocked the nation and informed families of their loved ones' fate.

• It led to the closure of the prison.

What was established at Andersonville to honor the deceased soldiers?

• A new prison

• The United States National Cemetery

• A museum

• A memorial park