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WorksheetsCivil War Tech (and some battles)
Total questions: 17
Worksheet time: 9mins
This new technology in weaponry will replace the musket ball with a far more accurate and lethal form of musket ammunition
Minie Ball
Hallow Point Tip
Armor piercing rounds
Exploding tip cartridge rounds.
That battle of Hampton Roads saw both sides unveil their latest naval creations. Both ships slugged it out to a draw. Although not overly impactful during the civil war, these two__________ will become the future of the US navy
Ironclads
Steel Steamers
Brass Boats
Copper Canoes
Although it only communicated with beeps and blips, this early form of electronic communication played a major part in the Union’s eventual success. Who is the person responsible for inventing this device.
Ben Franklin
Eli Whitney
Samuel Morse
J.D. Glidden
The development of new ____________ helped soldiers who required major surgery to be put under, instead of using dangerous methods such as alcohol, or nothing at all.
anesthetics
antiseptics
Therapeutics
Narcotics
By 1861, the north had 22,000 miles of this vs the South's 9500.
Railroad Track
Paved Road
Canals
Cable
What was the primary purpose of the Gettysburg Address?
To urge the country to continue its struggle for unification and political freedom
To establish a peace treaty with the South
The extend the war as long as possible
To get the southerners to surrender.
Why did the Union Army's capture of Vicksburg so important?
It gave the Union control of the Mississippi River (Anaconda)
It gave access to the upper Mississippi Delta Region
It cut off all supplies to Robert E. Lee in Virginia
It allowed the Union to attack Richmond
What is the strategic benefit of the hot air balloon?
Provides safety for wounded soldiers
Allows war journalists to report on the war while staying out of harms way
To gather intelligence and reconnaissance on enemy positions from altitude
To get an accurate idea on the weather before battle.
The Spencer Carbine made its Civil War debut in 1863. What made this gun so much more effective than the previous guns used?
It fired a fixed cartridge with bullet and powder together, allowing it to repeat fire at a much quicker rate
It was incredibly lightweight and could hold up to 30 shots. Just had to add powder
It could be massed produce quickly and cheaply.
It was the first fully automatic machine gun.
Probably the most significant innovation of the war was the use of ____________. Over 250,000 will eventually serve, providing the Union with much-needed man power
African Americans
Native Americans
Immigrants (as a requirement for entry into the US)
Teenagers (13-17)
Vicksburg fell to Grant on what US Holiday? The city wouldn't celebrate it for another 75 years
Thanksgiving (November 24)
Christmas (December 25)
Independence Day (July, 4)
Veterans Day (November 11)
