North Advantages/Disadvantages
Better trained soldiers
Which of these is not an advantage of the South? Well trained soldiers, good leadership, a lot of resources, fighting on home turf
A lot of resources
Which battle had the most deaths?
Gettysburg
True or False: There were all African American regiments in the Civil War?
True
Where were the first shots fired of the Civil War?
Fort Sumter
Why were railroads a huge advantage for the North during the war?
They were able to bring supplies and reinforcements quicker to the battlefield.
List two disadvantages the South had?
Less resources than the North, not many railroad lines, fewer men
Which battle had the deadliest single day of any battle?
Antietam
Fighting for their cause. Whether to allow or not allow slavery. Many were fighting to protect their way of life. Many soldiers died fighting in the war. After the war is over the United States comes back together and the South has to adopt the way of life that the Northerners have.
Where did the South surrender?
Appomattox Courthouse
List two disadvantages that the North had at the beginning of the war.
Fighting away from home, not well trained soldiers, poor leadership
How did the South having less railroad lines effect the course of the war?
The South lost a lot of men and could not keep up if they would continue to lose that much. They also decided to never invade in the north again.
Why did African Americans want to fight in the Civil War?
They wanted to fight for their freedom and to help the Union win.
Why was Lincoln a good leader?
He was able to unite people together for a common cause. He also worked tirelessly and fought for what he believed in.
How did the North having more men than the South play a role in the outcome of the war?
The North was able to fight longer due to bigger numbers and was able to recover from heavy losses more than the South could.
A big advantage at the start of the war for the South is that their soldiers were well trained. How did this effect the course of the war?
The South won a lot of the first battles because their soldiers had more experience and were able to overcome tough situations where as the North did not know what to do at times.
How did the Battle of Bull Run impact the course of the war?
It showed everyone that this would not be a quick war and that there was a lot of fighting left to do.
Why did Native Americans fight in the war? How did the war effect them?
Native Americans fought on either side due to them being promised their land at the end of the war. After the war Native Americans were not given any of their land back, and were further pushed out of their homes.
Why were the Norths terms of surrender not harsh?
They wanted to keep the peace and to not further punish the South after a brutal war.
Why was fighting away from home a disadvantage for the North and how did that effect the course of the war?
It was a disadvantage because it was harder to get supplies there as well as soldiers are fighting on unfamiliar terrain. It effected the course of the war, because the South was able to win the first few battles due to this.
They did not have enough men to keep up with the Union. Their men were losing morale after seeing the death tolls pile up. The Union blocked a lot of supply lines and burned many of the Souths ammo and other resources. They are not able to keep up with the Union due to the Union advantage with technology including things like the telegraph.
How did the Battle of Vicksburg impact the course/outcome of the war?
The North gained control of the Mississippi River which was very important for transporting troops and resources as well as blocking supply lines for the South.
What role did women play in the war? How did the war effect them?
Many women were spies, worked in factories, nurses, and much more throughout the war. The war effected women by showing others that women could help with war efforts. It also showed the lengths that women were willing to go to help the cause (dressing as men to fight). After the war women were given more rights, but still not the right to vote.
How did the telegraph impact the outcome of the war?
It was able to allow Lincoln to communicate with the troops and leaders. This allowed for strategy and quick changes to battle plans. It also allowed for timely reinforcements and more resources.