WorksheetsUS History - 8.62 - 8.75 TCAP
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What is a Civil War?
A war between people of the same country
A war that is fought across multiple countries
A war that is fought for over 5 years
A war that is mostly peaceful
What were the TWO sides fighting in the American Civil War?
Great Britain
The North ("Union")
The South ("Confederate States")
The 50 U.S. States
The Midwest States
What was the Antebellum Era?
The time period leading up to the Civil War
The time period of the Civil War
The time period after the Civil War
What is sectionalism?
When people of a country are united around a common cause
When people from different regions of a country care more about their region than the unity of the country
When the economy hits a downturn because of a lack of trade between regions
When there are parts of the country that separate (secede)
What were THREE sectional differences between the North and South that led up to the Civil War?
Slavery
Immigration policies
economic differences
different opinions on the power of state vs. federal government
trade policies
Why did westward expansion increase tension between the North and the South?
They had different opinions on if war was necessary with other countries
They had different opinions on treatment of Native Americans
As new states were added representation would change and each region wanted to maintain their power in Congress
What did the north and the south try to keep balanced as the country expanded westward?
the number of free and slave states
the rates of tariffs
the population of the states
the costs of trade between regions
The Kansas-Nebraska Act
Ended slavery in the South
Banned slavery in new territories
Created the Republican Party
Introduced popular sovereignty to unorganized territories
The Fugitive Slave Act
Banned slavery in Washington D.C.
Provided safety for escaped slaves
Forced all Americans to help catch escaped slaves
Offered free slaves land in the West
What was decided in the Supreme Court case of Dred Scott v. Sanford?
Slaves who were taken into free Northern states could not be taken back into the South and enslaved again
Slavery was a violation of First Amendment rights
Slaves were not permitted to serve in the United States Army
Slaves had no citizen rights and were not protected by the Constitution
The underlying cause of the Civil War was
The Supreme Court's unwillingness to rule on slavery
The Democratic party commitment to Abolitionism
Section tensions created by slavery and states rights
The North's unwillingness to compromise on tariffs
In the North, the most disturbing outcome (for Northerners) of the Compromise of 1850 was
New Mexico and Utah becoming free states
Banning of slavery in the District of Columbia
The Fugitive Slave Act
California being admitted as a free state
In 1860 and 1861 seven Southern states seceded from the Union in protest of
The election of Republican Abraham Lincoln
John Brown's raid on Harpers Ferry
The beating of Charles Sumner
The Supreme Court's Dred Scott decision
Which statement best describes the economic differences between the North and South before the Civil War?
Transportation was more developed in the North than in the South
Jobs on plantations attracted more European immigrants to the South than to the North
The Northern Economy was primarily agricultural while the southern economy was based on manufacturing
The Southern economy was more diverse (based on more than one thing) than the Northern economy
The Missouri Compromise and the Compromise of 1850 were attempts by the federal government to
Settle border disputes with Mexico
Control the migration of settlers to the western territories
Reduce the conflict over slavery
Limit immigration from Europe
What effect did Uncle Tom's Cabin have in the North?
It didn't affect them
It made them want to expand slavery
It made them realize just how bad slavery was and began to fight against it
It led to increased sympathy for slave owners in the South
Why is the battle of Fort Sumter significant?
It was the final battle of the Civil War
It was the largest battle of the Civil War
It was the turning point for the North in the Civil War
It was the first battle of the Civil War
What do you call a person who was opposed to slavery and worked toward ending it?
Fugitive
Abolitionist
Secessionist
Whig
This means that the people get to decide on an issue, including whether or not to allow slavery in their territory
Abolition
Secede
Popular sovereignty
Populist
To withdraw or leave are synonyms of this word:
Fugitive
Secede
Popular sovereignty
Compromise
Runaway slaves used the ______ to escape to the North and freedom.
Transcontinental Railroad
Underground Railroad
Escaped Slave Expressway
The Ohio River
This slave led a rebellion in Virginia that killed at least 55 people
Gabriel
Denmark Vesey
Nat Turner
John Brown
This law allowed government officials to arrest anyone suspected of being a runaway slave
Dred Scott case
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Slave codes
The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850
This novel explored the harsh realities of slavery and let readers see what slavery was really like
La Amistad
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Gettysburg Address
Slave codes
California would enter the union as a free state and a tough new law dealing with runaway slaves was part of _______?
Compromise of 1850
The Fugitive Slave Act of 1850
Dred Scott case
Slave codes
The US Supreme Court decided that this man was still just a slave, even though he had lived in a free territory, setting the stage for slavery to be legal everywhere
Uncle Tom
John Brown
Nat Turner
Dred Scott
This abolitionist took part in "Bleeding Kansas" and led a raid on Harper's Ferry, VA
Dred Scott
Jefferson Davis
John Brown
Abraham Lincoln
This was the first state to secede when Abraham lincoln was elected president
North Carolina
South Carolina
Missouri
Alabama
Who was president of the Confederate States during the war?
Robert E. Lee
Abraham Lincoln
Jefferson Davis
Ulysses S. Grant
Which of the following was NOT an advantage of the North?
More factories
Most of the nation's best generals
Larger population
Better railroads
Which of the following was NOT an advantage of the South?
Lots of cotton
Better military generals
A desire to win and protect their homeland
Had a larger population
The Union's plan for winning the war was called________?
Northern Plan for Victory
Rattlesnake Plan
Anaconda Plan
Strangulation Plan
The first shots of the Civil War were fired at this fort on April 12, 1861
Fort Ticonderoga
Fort Slocum
Fort Sumter
Fort Hall
Why did Southern states begin to secede after the election of 1860?
They believed Abraham Lincoln would try to abolish slavery in the South.
They believed Abraham Lincoln would try to stop slavery from spreading.
They believed the results of the 1860 election had been counted incorrectly.
They believed Abraham Lincoln would force Southern states to build factories.
Why did Southern states threaten to nullify the tariff on imports enacted by Congress in 1828?
The tariff caused imports to cost less which hurt Northern states.
The tariff caused imports to cost more which helped Southern states.
The tariff caused imports to cost less which helped Northern states.
The tariff caused imports to cost more which hurt Southern states.
The Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the war because:
It triggered a four-day draft riot in New York City
The outcome convinced European nations to help the Confederacy.
Southern troops reached their northernmost point in Union territory.
Lee lost so many troops that he would never again invade the North.
Where was the first MAJOR battle of the Civil War?
Appomattox
Antietam
Gettysburg
Bull Run
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Changed the course of the war, it made it about the issue of slavery as well as preserving the Union
Preserved the Union
Abolished slavery
Changed the mind of the Southerners about having slavery, and brought the war to an end
What does "secede" mean?
leave or withdraw
to join
to accomplish something
to gain a new state
The Civil War ended when-----
Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address
Union forces declared victory at Antietam
confederates slaughtered Union forces at Bull Run
Lee surrendered to Grant at Appomattox, Virginia
The significance of the Union victory at Vicksburg was--
all Confederate supply routes across the Mississippi river were occupied by the Union
Mississippi would now have to rejoin the Union
New Orleans would be blockaded by the Union Army
south can no longer trade with europe
To which of these historic events does the opening sentence of the Gettysburg Address refer?
the Pilgrims’ landing
the American Revolution
the founding of Jamestown
the outbreak of the Civil War
According to Lincoln in the Gettysburg Address, what is the stated purpose for meeting on the battlefield?
to set aside a portion of the field as a graveyard for fallen soldiers
to make a commitment to avenging the slain Gettysburg troops
to pledge the nation to the Northern cause
to surrender the nation to God
What is Lincoln’s main purpose in the Gettysburg Address?
to identify the soldiers who have died in battle so far
to argue why the Union will win the war
to seek money for the families of those who died in battle
to explain the importance of the war and inspire support for the Union
Read this quotation from the beginning of the Gettysburg Address.
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in Liberty.…
What does Lincoln’s reference to an earlier time period suggest?
He recognizes the need for humor at a sad time.
He wishes to relate complex ideas to a common cause.
He is concerned with losses due to battlefield casualties.
He is aware of the nation’s short history and its founding principles.
In the Gettysburg Address, which set of values does Abraham Lincoln most clearly associate with the nation he leads?
freedom and equality
creativity and ingenuity
prosperity and opportunity
self-reliance and individuality
Compare and contrast Sam Watkins and Elisha Hunt Rhodes. - served as a private
Sam Watkins
Elisha Hunt Rhodes
Both
Neither
Compare and contrast Sam Watkins and Elisha Hunt Rhodes. - fought at Gettysburg, First Bull Run, and Antietam
Sam Watkins
Elisha Hunt Rhodes
Both
Neither
Compare and contrast Sam Watkins and Elisha Hunt Rhodes. - advanced from private to unit commander
Sam Watkins
Elisha Hunt Rhodes
Both
Neither
Compare and contrast Sam Watkins and Elisha Hunt Rhodes. - fought in the Battle of Shiloh
Sam Watkins
Elisha Hunt Rhodes
Both
Neither
Compare and contrast Sam Watkins and Elisha Hunt Rhodes. - great grandson published his diary
Sam Watkins
Elisha Hunt Rhodes
Both
Neither
Compare and contrast Sam Watkins and Elisha Hunt Rhodes. - Confederate soldier
Sam Watkins
Elisha Hunt Rhodes
Both
Neither
Compare and contrast Sam Watkins and Elisha Hunt Rhodes. - Union soldier
Sam Watkins
Elisha Hunt Rhodes
Both
Neither
Compare and contrast Sam Watkins and Elisha Hunt Rhodes. - writings were both humorous and somber
Sam Watkins
Elisha Hunt Rhodes
Both
Neither
What did the 13th Amendment say?
Slavery was illegal/not allowed.
All people are citizens of the United States
All men in the United States can vote.
What did the 14th Amendment say?
All men can vote.
Slavery is illegal/not allowed.
All people (born in the U.S.A.) are citizens of the United States.
What did the 15th Amendment say?
Slavery is illegal/not allowed.
All men can vote.
All people (born in the U.S.A.) are citizens of the United States.
Who helped write the 13th Amendment?
Andrew Johnson
Abraham Lincoln
Ulysses S. Grant
Who did the 13th Amendment help?
All people.
All women.
All slaves.
Who was the president for the 14th Amendment?
Abraham Lincoln
Andrew Johnson
Miss C.
Who did the 14th Amendment help?
All women
All people
All freedmen
Who did the 15th Amendment help?
All people
All women
All African American men
What Amendments helped freedmen?
13th Amendment
13th, 14th and 15th Amendment
14th and 15th Amendment
Did the 13th, 14th or 15th Amendment help women become equal?
Yes
No
I don't know.
What Amendment let all men vote?
13th Amendment
14th Amendment
15th Amendment
What Amendment made slavery illegal/not allowed?
13th Amendment
14th Amendment
15th Amendment
What Amendment made all people born in the U.S.A., citizens?
13th Amendment
14th Amendment
15th Amendment
What is "freedmen"?
A slave.
A former slave.
All people.
What is the importance of the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments?
They changed the way African Americans lived.
They allowed women the right to vote.
They denied citizenship to anyone born outside the U.S.
What do the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments have in common? Select the two (2)
correct answers.
They included protections for American Indians and women.
They provided equal protection of the Constitution to all citizens.
They allowed for Black Codes to be adopted as part of the Constitution.
They provided rights to citizens that had once been excluded from the
Constitution.
Which statement describes the attitude of the "Radical Republicans" following the Civil War?
"Southern states should pass the 'Black Codes.' "
"The Southern states have been conquered and should be punished for their actions."
"Former Confederate leaders should be forgiven for their actions during the Civil War."
"The country should follow President Lincoln's plans to reunite the country as quickly as possible."
During the Reconstruction Era many Radical Republicans passed legislative reforms that were designed to --
support the passage of the black codes in the former Confederate states
actively resist the Wade-Davis Bill that granted equal rights to African Americans
give economic opportunities and political rights to the newly freed slaves
create lenient measures to make it easy for the southern states to rejoin the Union
Following the 13th Amendment many Southern state governments countered by enacting black codes. The Radical Republicans in Congress responded to these black codes with the passage of the --
Civil Rights Acts of 1866
Emancipation Proclamation
Compromise of 1870
Morill Act
___________________ wanted African Americans to have full citizenship.
Andrew Johnson
Abraham Lincoln
Radical Republicans
Union Army
What percentage of people had to say the loyalty oath under the Radical Republicans?
10%
100%
75%
50%
Leader of the Radical Republicans
Andrew Johnson
Ulysses S. Grant
John Wilkes Booth
Thaddeus Stevens
Radical Republicans in Congress opposed President Lincoln’s plan for Reconstruction because they thought it was too
moderate
conservative
extreme
unpopular
Which statement best describes President Johnson’s plan for Reconstruction?
Johnson’s plan angered Democrats in Congress.
Johnson’s plan was not as tough as Lincoln’s plan.
Johnson’s plan prohibited pardons for Confederates.
Johnson’s plan was similar to Lincoln’s plan, but stricter.
As a result of the tension between President Johnson and the Radical Republicans,
Congress voted to impeach President Johnson.
Johnson declared he would stop vetoing bills.
Johnson chose to support Radical Reconstruction.
Congress refused to appoint Edwin Stanton.
What was ther purpose of the Freedmen's Bureau
Too give slaves a better chance at life.
To end "Slavery".
Too boost Freedmen & poor whites.
Too help racist slaves become slave owners.
Which group was at odds with the "Freedmen Bureau" movement
KKK (Ku Klux Klan)
The Congress
Black Legislators
Knights of Labor
What is one thing the Freedmen's Bureau DID NOT help with?
reuniting families separated by slavery
helping African American women gain the right to vote
providing water and clothing
opening black universities
Required that 10% of a Southern state's population swear an oath to the U.S. before that state could be re-admitted to the Union.
Lincoln's Reconstruction Plan
Johnson's Reconstruction Plan
Congressional Reconstruction Plan
What happened when Congress took control over Reconstruction? Select all that apply. HINT: There are 4.
Troops were sent to the south
State Constitutions were required to rewrite the 14 Amendment
Congress disenfranchised tens of thousand Confederates
Congress said 10% of former Confederates had to take an oath of loyalty to the US in order to be readmitted.
50% of former Confederates had to take an oath of loyalty to the United States.
Black code laws were created to help African American during Reconstruction (T/F)
False
True
Black codes deprived African Americans of (check all that apply)
the right to vote
the right to serve on juries
the right to own or carry weapons
Outrage over the Black Codes spurred this era:
Antebellum
Reconstruction
Industrialization
A violent, terroristic white supremacist group was the
Ku Klux Klan
Jim Crows
Black Codes
At the end of Reconstruction, newly freed African Americans saw
little improvement in their economic and social status
major improvement in their economic and social status
little improvement in their economic but major improvement in their economic status
major improvement in their economic but little improvement in their social status
This person became President after Abraham Lincoln was assasinated:
Ulysses S. Grant
William Tecumseh Sherman
Andrew Jackson
Andrew Johnson
Where did the scalawags and carpetbaggers come from?
The West
The North
Who suffered the most from the scalawags?
The wealthy
The middle class
The poor
Northerner who took economic, political, or social advantage of the south following the Civil War
Radical Republican
Confederate
Carpetbagger
Yankee
How were carpetbaggers viewed by whites in the South?
They were viewed as unwanted visitors.
They were welcomed by most former Confederates.
They were seen as conquering heroes.
They were viewed as sources of money to rebuild the South
Carpetbaggers got their name from
What did they for a living
the style of luggage they used
the name of their political leader
a cartoon
Who were Scalawags?
Young Women
White Southerners
Black Farmers
Pirates
