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Week 19 Studies Weekly Review

Total questions: 10

Worksheet time: 5mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

Why did the expansion of slavery cause so much conflict?

a)

It led to increased trade.

b)

It caused economic prosperity.

c)

It increased sectionalism and conflict over states' rights.

d)

It promoted peace among states.

2.

What was the most significant cause of the division shown on this map?

a)

the Civil War

b)

popular sovereignty

c)

westward expansion

d)

the expansion of slavery

3.

Which quotation from the Gettysburg address speech addresses the main conflict that led to the Civil War?

a)

“…brought forth on this continent a new nation …”

b)

“…that all men are created equal …”

4.

Which of the following statements is TRUE about American Indian involvement in the Civil War? Select all that apply.

a)

All tribes agreed on which side of the Civil War to support.

b)

Approximately 20,000 American Indians served in the Civil War.

c)

American Indians hoped each government would see them as allies.

d)

Very few American Indians served in the Union and Confederate armies.

5.

What challenges did the Civil War cause for many American Indians?

a)

Loss of land and resources.

b)

Increased trade opportunities.

c)

Improved relations with settlers.

d)

Access to new technologies.

6.

Why did many Irish immigrants enlist in the Union Army during the Civil War?

a)

It was difficult to find jobs.

b)

They felt loyalty to the Union.

c)

They were promised land in the South.

d)

The law stated that immigrants must enlist.

7.

During the Civil War, Irish Americans in the Irish Brigade __________.

a)

suffered very few casualties

b)

fought for the Confederate Army

c)

deserted and moved to the West

d)

participated in every major battle

8.

Which of the following is the best title for this list? - Worked as spies - Worked as army nurses - Managed businesses and farms

a)

Why Immigrants Fought in the Civil War

b)

Jobs of Union Officers

c)

Contributions of Women During the Civil War

d)

Successes of the Irish Brigade

9.

This list best describes the contributions and achievements of __________ during the Civil War.
serving as soldiers in the military

including infantry and artillery unit

performed vital support roles like nurses, cooks, scouts, spies, laborers, teamsters, and carpenters.

a)

African Americans

b)

immigrants

c)

the Irish Brigade

d)

women

10.
What was the Civil War originally fought over?
(a)  
Choose from the below words
States Rights
Exports
Taxes
Plants and crops