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WorksheetsCivil War
Total questions: 10
Worksheet time: 5mins
What eventually happened at the Siege of Vicksburg?
The Confederacy, led by Stonewall Jackson, broke the siege and chased the Union army northward.
After six weeks, residents had to resort to eating horses, dogs, and rats which led to Vicksburg's surrender.
After six weeks, Robert E. Lee broke the Union lines and saved the residents of Vicksburg.
This was the bloodiest battle of the Civil War, resulting in over 25,000 deaths in one day.
What was the final outcome of The Battle of Shiloh?
The Confederacy declared victory and moved toward Gettysburg to capture Lincoln.
The Union army gained more control over the Mississippi Valley.
It was a siege that resulted in the residents having to eat horses, dogs, and rats.
The Union earned the decisive victory as Sherman continued his scorched earth strategy all the way to Atlanta.
Which is the most accurate statement about the Emancipation Proclamation?
It officially freed slaves, but only in Union territory.
It officially freed slaves in the Confederacy, but did not free slaves in the border states.
The border states released all slaves as a result of the proclamation because they didn't want to be in rebellion against the Union.
After it was announced, thousands of slaves were released throughout the Confederacy.
How did Ulysses S. Grant contribute to the Union's cause?
He was the commander in charge of all Union forces and eventually accepted Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox Courthouse.
He eventually became the 16th president and was the first Democrat elected to the executive branch.
He was in charge of special operations intended to bring down the leadership of the Confederacy.
He was a strategic advisor to President Lincoln and helped draft the Emancipation Proclamation.
Why did President Lincoln choose NOT to abolish slavery at the beginning of his presidency.
His wife had family living in the South and did not want to anger any of them.
He actually was never an abolitionist and remained somewhat neutral on this issue.
He was committed primary at keeping the Union together and believed the South would secede if he abolished slavery.
He believed that slavery was an important part of the southern economy and did not want to disrupt this.
Why could the Second Battle of Bull Run be considered a turning point?
It was yet another Confederate victory which gave Robert E. Lee the confidence to push north.
It was not really a turning point at all other than Stonewall Jackson received his nickname here.
It was a great naval victory led by David Farragut which resulted in the siege of New Orleans.
It was a much needed victory for the Union which gave them confidence moving forward.
What could be considered a psychological advantage the Confederacy had over the Union?
They believed that slavery was protected by the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence.
They had no psychological edge because the North had a population 4x the size of the South.
They believed they were "invaded" and were forced to protect their homeland.
They were able to obtain a huge ally in Great Britain.
Winfield Scott's two part strategy to gain an edge vs. the South included which of the following?
Destroy New Orleans and gain control of Fort Sumter.
Gain the loyalty of southern slaves and get them to join the Union army.
March to Atlanta using the "scorched earth" method and gain control of the Mississippi River.
Destroy the South's economy with a naval blockade and gain control of the Mississippi River.
Why is Fort Sumter considered a significant event of the Civil War?
It was the bloodiest battle of the Civil War with over 25,000 casualties and turned the tide to give the North an advantage.
It was the first battle of the Civil War that prompted President Lincoln to declare the South in a state of rebellion.
It was not that significant because only one person died during the conflict.
It was a port in Charleston, SC, where major military technologies were developed.
How did Clara Barton impact life on the battlefield?
She organized the delivery of poetry and other uplifting literature to boost the morale of the troops.
She dressed as a man so she could fight in numerous battles and was considered a war hero.
She organized the distribution of better and more nutritious food which increased the health of the soldiers.
She organized the delivery of medicine and supplies to the battlefield and soothed the wounded in hospitals.
