Civil War Basics
Advantage/Disadvantage
Battles
Slavery
End and Impact
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What was the Capital of the Union?
Washington DC
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How was the population of the North different from the population of the South?
The North's population was more than twice as large
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What battle was a turning point of the war?
Battle of Gettysburg
100
True or False: It was ALWAYS Lincoln's main goal of the Civil War to free the slaves.
False
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What was an impact of the Civil War?
Freed slaves, destruction in the South, high death toll, Reconstruction of the country
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What was the capital of the Confederacy?
Richmond, Virginia
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Which region (North or South) had more miles of railroad track?
North/Union
200
What single day battle was the bloodiest day of the war?
Battle of Antietam
200
How did Harriet Tubman help the North?
She served as a spy for the North
200
What was a reason that Confederate soldiers deserted the army?
Bad medical facilities, uncomfortable camp conditions, little food supply
300
Who was the leader of the Confederate army?
Robert E. Lee
300
Which region had more factories and was able to produce more manufactured goods?
North/Union
300
How did women help out during the war?
Nurses and spies (also took over jobs left behind)
300
Why did Lincoln issue the Emancipation Proclamation?
He thought it would harm the Confederate war effort.
300
What was the topic of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address?
Honoring soldiers and reminding people of America's shared ideals.
400
What is a Civil War?
War fought between citizens of the same coutry
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Why would having more railroad track prove to be an advantage?
The North would have a much easier time delievering supplies to troops
400
What is total war?
Complete destruction of property, resources, and involves citizens.
400
What did the 13th Amendment do?
Abolished slavery (freed slaves)
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Who became president after Lincoln Was assassinated?
Andrew Johnson
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What river did the Union want to control?
Mississippi River
500
What was the purpose of the Union blockade around the South?
Cut trade and flow of supplies to the South
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What battle was the first Confederate victory of the war?
Fort Sumter
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Why did Southerners refuse to use African Americans as soldiers?
They feared a slave rebellion.
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Where did Robert E. Lee surrender to Ulysses S Grant?
Appomattox Courthouse
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