Civil War Key Events and Concepts

The video explores the factors leading to the Union's victory in the Civil War, starting with the election of Abraham Lincoln and the secession of Southern states. It compares the advantages of the Union and Confederacy, discusses economic mobilization, and highlights key battles and strategies. The Union's success is attributed to leadership, strategic decisions like the Emancipation Proclamation, and the destruction of Southern infrastructure. The video concludes with the surrender at Appomattox, marking the end of the war.

What was one of the main advantages the South had at the start of the Civil War?

• More railroads

• A larger population

• A robust navy

• Experienced military leaders

How did the North primarily mobilize its economy for the war effort?

• By increasing tariffs

• By relying on foreign loans

• By modernizing manufacturing

• By increasing agricultural production

What was a significant cause of opposition to the war in the North?

• The introduction of a war tax

• The blockade of Southern ports

• The New York City Draft Riots

• The lack of military leaders

What event marked the beginning of the Civil War?

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation

• The firing on Fort Sumter

• The election of Abraham Lincoln

What was the outcome of the First Battle of Bull Run?

• A stalemate

• A decisive Union victory

• A Confederate victory

• A peaceful negotiation

What was the main goal of the Union's Anaconda Plan?

• To negotiate peace with the Confederacy

• To blockade Southern ports and control the Mississippi River

• To invade Canada

• To recruit foreign soldiers

Why did the Confederacy believe Britain and France would support them?

• Due to historical ties

• Because of military alliances

• Because of their need for Southern cotton

• Due to shared political ideologies

What was a significant impact of the Emancipation Proclamation?

• It ended the Civil War

• It immediately freed all enslaved people in the United States

• It shifted the war's focus to eradicating slavery

• It secured foreign aid for the Union

Which battle was crucial in giving the Union control of the Mississippi River?

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The Battle of Vicksburg

• The Battle of Bull Run

• The Battle of Antietam

What was the significance of Sherman's March to the Sea?

• It was a failed military campaign

• It devastated Southern infrastructure

• It led to the capture of Washington, D.C.

• It resulted in a Confederate victory