U6:D2 - CW Video 3

What was the immediate effect of the Emancipation Proclamation on enslaved people in areas where the U.S. government had direct authority?

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

• It freed enslaved people only in the border states that remained loyal to the Union.

• It did not free enslaved people in areas where the U.S. government had the power to do so.

• It freed enslaved people in all Confederate territories, regardless of Union control.

How did many enslaved people contribute to their own freedom during the Civil War?

• They organized large-scale rebellions on plantations, forcing their masters to release them.

• They negotiated their freedom directly with Confederate leaders in exchange for military service.

• They escaped to Union lines, where they were often considered "contraband" and not returned to their owners.

• They purchased their freedom using money earned from working extra hours for their enslavers.

Beyond freeing enslaved people, what was a key strategic goal for Lincoln in issuing the Emancipation Proclamation?

• To gain financial support from European nations for the Union war effort.

• To shift the war's focus to slavery, thereby discouraging foreign recognition of the Confederacy.

• To encourage Confederate soldiers to desert and join the Union army.

• To establish a new federal agency dedicated to the welfare of formerly enslaved people.

What two actions are credited to Abraham Lincoln for ultimately bringing about the end of slavery in the United States?

• Issuing the Emancipation Proclamation and negotiating a peace treaty with the Confederacy.

• Pushing for the 13th Amendment and continuing the war until the Confederacy's defeat.

• Forming alliances with European powers and establishing a national abolitionist society.

• Granting land to formerly enslaved people and providing them with voting rights.

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How did new weaponry change the nature of warfare during the Civil War?

• It made cavalry charges and mass attacks more effective.

• It led to fewer casualties due to improved defense.

• It made cavalry charges and mass attacks result in significant slaughter.

• It had no significant impact on traditional fighting methods.

What was a significant impact of Matthew Brady's photography during the Civil War?

• It provided the first photographic documentation of a major historical event.

• It exclusively captured staged scenes to boost morale.

• It focused solely on portraits of prominent generals.

• It had little influence on public perception of the war.

Which of the following was NOT an action taken by the federal government during the Civil War to strengthen the nation?

• Passing the Homestead Act to encourage Western settlement.

• Creating the Department of Agriculture.

• Establishing a national currency through greenbacks and national bank notes.

• Reducing taxes to stimulate the economy.

What was the ultimate outcome of the Civil War regarding the nature of the United States government?

• It led to a weaker federal government and stronger state autonomy.

• It solidified an agrarian vision for the nation.

• It resulted in a powerful national government, aligning with a federalist vision.

• It had minimal impact on the balance of power between federal and state governments.