NEW
Font size
WorksheetsThe Civil War Part 1
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
Page 488 Map
Which of the following states seceded after the fall of Fort Sumter?
Georgia
Illinois
North Carolina
Kentucky
Page 494
"A SOLDIER'S LIFE"
_________ under the age of 30 made up about half of the men on both sides.
Businessmen
Farmers
Politicians
Factory workers
Page 494 - 495
"A NEW KIND OF WAR"
How was the Civil War different than previous American wars?
It was an easier and less deadly war to fight because of new technology.
It was far more dangerous than previous war due to advances in technology.
For the first time, soldiers began using cannons on the battlefield
Page 495
"A NEW KIND OF WAR"
Why did so many soldiers die from wounds and disease during the Civil War?
There were no field hospitals set up on the battlefields.
Medical treatment technology had not transformed as fast as the technology of war.
Women didn't volunteer to provide needed care as nurses and administrators.
Page 496
"WOMEN ON THE BATTLEFIELD"
How did the Civil War change the field of nursing?
New technologies, such as the invention of antibiotics, made nurses' job easier.
More and men became nurses during the Civil War.
Before the war, society considered it inappropriate for women to care for injured and ill men. The Civil War changed that, and soon most nurses were women.
Page 496
"WOMEN ON THE BATTLEFIELD"
How did Dorothea Dix and Clara Barton lead the nursing effort during the Civil War?
Recruiting female nurses and delivering medical supplies, clothing, and food to Union soldiers
Traveling around the nation giving speeches in hopes to recruit more women as nurses during the war
Page 496 Image
Clara Barton, a former teacher who helped care for wounded soldiers during the Civil War, founded which major organization?
Goodwill
United Way
The Salvation Army
American Red Cross
Page 497 Image
Which description best describes the conditions in the hospital?
A new hospital with the latest in medical technology
A place with few medical supplies and resources
Page 498 Image Quote
According to National Geographic photographer Ken Garrett, what makes photography rewarding?
When the photo is only seen by him
When the photo reaches a small group of people
When the photo reaches a wide audience and makes a difference in how we see the world
Page 499 Image & Caption
Who are the men in this photo?
Civil War soldiers from the 1800s at a post-war parade
Reenactos paying tribute to African-American Civil War veterans during a Remembrance Day parade
Actors on set of a movie being made about the Civil War
Page 500 - 503 Images & Caption
How does the photo essay (a collection of visuals organized to tell a story) capture the story of the Civil War?
The images capture the intricate details, landscapes, and emotions of the reenactors.
The images attempt to convince the viewer to support the photographer's beliefs and opinions.
The images focus in on one person and then show that person in a variety of different ways.
