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WorksheetsUnit 6 Practice
Total questions: 53
Worksheet time: 27mins
What are the correct causes of the Civil War?
Slavery, Secession, State' Rights, Sedition, Sovereignty
Selection, Slavery, Sedition, Sovereignty, State's Rights
Style, Selection, Secession, Slavery, Sovereignty
State's Rights, Selection, Secession, Slavery, Sedition
Sectionalism, State's Rights, Secession,
Slavery, Selection
The Compromise of 1850 did what?
Allowed all northern states to enter into the Union of America as free states.
Enabled southern states to promote and have slavery throughout the South for 50 more years.
Acted as a compromise for western and eastern territories especially allowing more slave states.
Smoothed out the issue of slave and free states entering into the Union of America.
The Battle of Chickamauga was a
Victory for the Confederacy
Victory of the Union
Victory for the Border States
Victory for South Georgia
Nullification is best defined as
Not following a rule because it was wrong and not a federal law.
Avoiding southern laws that would hurt the region related to slavey, tariffs, and secession.
Not obeying federal laws they were thought to hurt the South's economy, ban slavery, or prevent secession.
A part of federal procedures used to force the South to obey the Union before, during, and after the Civil War.
Which color does Georgia's military reconstruction present?
Green
Yellow
Red
Blue
The selection of Abraham Lincoln...did...what?
Allowed the South to gain sovereignty over its policies.
Caused southern states to seceded from the Union.
Enabled state's rights to become voided due to his election.
Increased the national allegiance to the United States.
The correct dates of the Civil War are?
1861 to 1865
1865 to 1870
1857 to 1861
1870 to 1875
State's Rights are...
14th Amendment rights and privileges from the United States Constitution.
Powers given to southern governments that allow them to do whatever is best for them.
Claims by southern states based on 10th Amendment related to slavery and secession.
Given to all persons in America that cannot be taken away by local, state, or national governments.
Abraham Lincoln's election
Enabled the Democratic Party to support him for many years to come.
Caused the unification of the North and the South.
Helped create the Republican Party.
Made the Fugitive Slave Act law.
Abolitionists are BEST answered in which statement?
Black people that wanted to end slavery.
Government officials that made laws to end slavery.
White people wanting to end slavery.
Former Confederate leaders interested in wanting to end slavery.
White and Black people wanting to end slavery.
The Emancipation Proclamation did which of the following?
Freed all the slaves in the Union during the Civil War.
Ended slavery in Texas first, then in other parts of the South.
Freed slaves in the South and in states rebelling against the Union during the Civil War.
It was two executive orders by Abraham Lincoln ending slavery immediately once issued during the Civil War.
The Fugitive Slave Act allowed which of the following?
Enabled slaves to leave the Union and refuse being sent back to slave owners and masters.
Allowed slave owners to recaptured
run-a-away slaves in North.
A federal law that put run-a-away slaves in protective custody.
Was part of the Compromise 1850 that was a positive for northern abolitionists.
In 1850 America was
divided about the institution of slavery
concerned about Abraham Lincoln's election
not interested in westward expansion
improving and advocating the need for more slaves in northern states
In the Dred Scott Case of 1857
Ruled that Scott would be able to be free after the Civil War and the Emancipation Proclamation was coming soon.
The U.S. Supreme Court held that Scott a slave had no right to sue for freedom, he was not a citizens, and had no rights as he was someone's property.
Held that slaves in the North and slaves in states of rebellion in the South would be set free.
Blacks had limited rights, but slaves in the South had no rights, as their masters and owners were able to make decisions for them.
Popular Sovereignty or the ability for American citizens to vote was used where?
In developed regions of southwestern America
In the northern manufacturing areas
In the South in plantation regions
In the western territories
Which items were part of the Compromise of 1850?
California enters America as a slave state, Fugitive Slave Act, Popular Sovereignty in the South
Fugitive Slave Act in the South, Popular Sovereignty, California enters as a free state
Popular Sovereignty, Fugitive Slave Act,
California enters as a free state,
Emancipation Proclamation
Fugitive Slave Act in the North,
Popular Sovereignty,
California enters as a free state
Secession is when
The Union left the Confederacy
Both the Union and government left the Confederacy
Both B and D
The Confederate states left the Union
Dred Scott
Took his case to the Georgia State Supreme Court
Was an indentured servant who traveled to free territories in the South requesting his freedom
Thought he should remain free because he traveled to a free state territory
Sued the U.S. Supreme Court decision as unfair and unconstitutional
The Dred Scott Case decision...
gave slaves a few limited rights
further divided the South over the institution of slavery
weakened the southern economy
allowed slavery to spread to federal land territories
Which topic had bigger impact or role in secession?
state's rights
nullification
tariffs
sovereignty
Georgia's Political Platform on 1850
Supported the Union
Preferred high tariffs on businesses
Was supported by Republicans
Did not include nullification
Georgia's Political Platform of 1850
Did not support the Union
Were Republican thoughts and political ideas
Included popular sovereignty
Supported the Dred Scott decision
Nullification was included
Southern states felt they had the right to nullification…not agreeing to and determining if laws by U.S. Congress were legal or unconstitutional, relates to
sovereignty
sectionalism
solvency
style
state's rights
Focusing on slavery, tariffs, and secession. Not allowing tax collections especially if paying taxes that could hurt the South’s economy.
Reparations
Nullification
Selection
Style
The Union's military strategy that had the biggest impact on the Civil War was?
Blockade of Southern Ports
Capture of Richmond, Virginia
Sherman victory in Atlanta
Terrorizing, threatening, and intimidating citizens of the South
What were the four strategies used by the Union to win the Civil War?
1. Blockade of Northern Ports
2. Controlling Atlantic Ocean and Savannah River.
3. Destroying the infrastructure of the South
4. Capture the Union capital of Washington
1. Capture the Confederate captial of Savannah, Georgia.
2. Destroying the infrastructure of the South.
3. Controlling Savannah River.
4. Blockade of Southern Ports
1. Capture the Confederate captial of Richmond, Virginia.
2. Destroying the infrastructure of the South.
3. Controlling Mississippi River.
4. Blockade of Southern Ports
1. Blockade of Southern Ports
2. Controlling Savannah River splitting the Confederacy into two.
3. Destroying the infrastructure of the South
4. Capture the Union capital of Washington, D.C.
Who issued the Emancipation Proclamation?
William T. Sherman
Abraham Lincoln
Jefferson Davis
Alexander Stephens
The Georgia General Assembly in 1868 problems were?
U.S. Congress rewarded and recognized Georgia as a leading state without putting it under military rule again during Reconstruction for denying African Americans their rights.
Black law makers were removed from holding office, because they were black, and the Emancipation Proclamation had not be ratified yet to recogize them as citizens.
General Assembly voted to remove black members on the grounds that the state constitution did not recognize the right of black citizens to hold public office.
The Georgia Supreme Court voted to remove black members on the grounds that the state constitution did not recognize the right of black citizens to hold public office.
What was the biggest problem for tenant farmers and sharecroppers?
They did not own land.
Both were white and black.
Neither could earn money or pay debts.
Their work only lasted for a very short period of time.
Which was a better way to earn money?
Sharecropper
Indentured Servant
Slave
Tenant Farmer
Which worker owned their on tools, animals, and could rent land?
a sharecropper
an indentured servant
a tenant famer
a slave
How were the KKK and the Freedmens Bureau similar?
How they treated people
When both came into existence
Both had the same purpose
They were not
Which of the following was a federal aide like program?
KKK
Emancipation Programs
Freedmen's Bureau
The Union Army
The following was the Reconstruction Plan of whom? Allow the South back in
the Union quickly. Take oath of loyalty to the Union
(Oath of Allegiance 10% of population)…to be pardoned or forgiven
for their actions against the Union…defend the U.S. Constitution,
Adopt - ratify 13th Amendment.
Radical Congressional
Andrew Johnson
Andrew Jackson
Abraham Lincoln
The following was the Reconstruction Plan of whom?
allow the Southback in the Union quickly. New legislation (law)
was adopted 14th & 15th . South required to accept 14th & 15th
Amendments before allowed back in Union. Freedmen’s Bureau
established. Atlanta became Georgia’s capital city.
Andrew Jackson
Andrew Johnson
Abraham Lincoln
Congressional Radical
The following was the Reconstruction Plan of whom? Allow the South back in
the Union quickly if southern states take (Oath of Allegiance 10%) to U.S.A. &
U.S. Constitution. Whites free hand in regulating movement from slavery to
freedom. No role of blacks in politics of South. Black Codes passed severely
limiting former slaves' legal rights and economic options, forcing them to return to
the plantations as laborers. Not allowing blacks to vote or providing public funds
for education. Adopt - ratify 13th Amendment. Not adopting 14th Amendment.
Andrew Jackson
Abraham Lincoln
Radical Congressional
Andrew Johnson
This phrase relates to what? In 1867 the South was divided into five reconstruction districts to ensure things went as planned. Georgia was in district (3). During that time the 15th Amendment was adopted… voting rights for black men…1870.
Formal Reconstruction
Abraham Lincoln's Plan
Military Reconstruction
Andrew Johnson's Plan
Due process, equal protection under and of the laws, and citizenship all apply to what?
13th Amendment
15th Amendment
14th Amendment
16th Amendment
1870 voting for black males applies to which amendment?
15th
13th
12th
14th
1863 abolition of slavery applies to which amendment?
14th
15th
13th
16th
Which facts are correct about Andersonville Prison?
1. famous prison
2. conditions were horrible unsanitary water, low food supplies, too many prisoners.
3. operated by the Union and the Confederates
4. Iocated in far north Georgia
1. infamous prison
2. conditions were horrible unsanitary water, low food supplies, too many prisoners.
3. operated by the Confederacy
4. Iocated in Atlanta
1. famous prison
2. conditions were horrible unsanitary water, low food supplies, too many prisoners.
3. operated by the Union
4. Iocated in Atlanta
1. located in south Georgia
2. Conditions were horrible unsanitary water, low food supplies, too many prisoners, lacked clothes, medical supplies scarce, prisoners slept in the cold outdoor tents.
3. Infamous
Which side during the Civil War had a superior railroad system?
Each side both the North and the South had equal quality rail line systems. No one side had an advantage.
The South because it could carry heavy equipment and machinery.
The North as their rail lines could carry heavy equipment, machinery, enabling them to get ready for war quickly.
The South's rail line was incomplete and not fully built, so it could not be used during the Civil War.
Alexander Stephens in BEST known for what?
1. Georgia govenor
2. Signed the Ordinance of Secession due to pressure from the governor's office in Georgia.
1. Important Georgia legislator.
2. Signed the Ordinance of Secession due to pressure within Georgia but really did not want the state to secede (leave) from the Union.
1. Union General from Georgia
2. Did not sign the Ordinance of Secession.
3. He waited till the Civil War to start and forced Georgia to secede.
1. High ranking Georgia law enforcement official.
2. Wrote the Ordinance of Secession due to pressure and encouraged Georgia to leave the Union due to pressure.
4. He really wanted the state to secede from the Union.
Someone who believed in state's rights would probably support which statement?
National laws always take precedence over state laws
The national government has no right to tell states how to operate.
States could only pass legislation on issues set out in the U.S. Constitution.
Disputes between states should always be settled by the national government.
Which region of the United States believed that the states should be able to govern themselves without interference from the national government?
Southern states
Northern states
Great Lake states
Pacific Coast states
After Abraham Lincoln's election, which man called for Georgia to remain in the Union, but pressure within Georgia never allowed this to occur?
Joseph E. Brown
Thomas Cobb
Robert Toombs
Alexander Stephens
Jefferson Davis
Near what city was the Battle of Chickamauga located?
Atlanta
Savannah
Birmingham
Chattanooga
Savannah
Why was Chickamauga important to the North and the South?
It was near a major railroad center
It was a major recruiting center for the South
It was located halfway between two state capitals
It had a number of factories that produced war supplies
The South needed to try to keep its ports open during the Civil War because...
It wanted to maintain its navy for attacks on northern seaports
To keep the only major transportation resource in the South operating
To ship and sell its cotton in Europe in exchange for supplies and arms.
It needed to protect the privateers who were making millions in profits from the war.
William T. Sherman attacked the civilian infrastructure between Atlanta and Savannah in order to...
retaliate for lives lost in the Battle of Atlanta
force Georgia troops to return home of defend Georgia
end civilian support for the war effort and shorten the Civil War
punish the South for seceding from the Union and forming the Confederacy
What was the main reason for the South's secession from the Union?
Disagreements over tariffs
Disputes over land boundaries
Disagreements over the institution of slavery
Disputes over trade policies
Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
12th Amendment
13th Amendment
14th Amendment
15th Amendment
What was the main purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau during the Reconstruction era?
To provide education and legal aid to freed slaves
To provide military training to freed slaves
To provide financial support to former slave owners
To provide employment opportunities for former Confederate soldiers
