The Election of 1864 and Its Impact on the Civil War

What was a likely outcome if the Democrats had won the 1864 election?

• The continuation of the war with increased vigor

• Immediate peace negotiations and removal of emancipation

• The expansion of the Republican Party

• The end of the Civil War with a Union victory

Why did the Republicans choose to run as the Union Party in 1864?

• To distance themselves from Lincoln

• To focus on economic issues

• To emphasize their commitment to the war

• To attract support from Democrats

Who was added to the Republican ticket in 1864 to broaden its appeal?

• Hannibal Hamlin

• George McClellan

• Andrew Johnson

• Philip Sheridan

What event in September 1864 significantly boosted Northern morale?

• The election of Abraham Lincoln

• Sherman's victory at Atlanta

• The capture of Washington by Union forces

• The end of the Civil War

What was the impact of the Union victories in the Shenandoah Valley?

• They led to the immediate end of the Civil War

• They caused a decline in Northern morale

• They sent a message that the war was turning in favor of the Union

• They resulted in the capture of Confederate leaders