Vocabulary
Which vocabulary word does the following statement closely align with:
Southern states argued that they had the right to separate from the Union and govern themselves independently.
Secede
Fill in the blank using a vocabulary word:
A significant reason the Southern States seceded during the Civil War was because of their reliance on slavery for their ____________ economy
Agrarian
This event sparked the start of the Civil War
Fort Sumter
What was General William T. Sherman's primary goal during his march through Georgia in 1864?
To destroy southern property, crops, and supplies in a total war
What piece of technology did Lincoln use to send messages to his generals at lightening speed?
The Telegraph
Which vocabulary word does the following statement closely align with:
The South is known for its comfort food, music, and celebrations that make people feel happy
Hospitality
Which of the following is not a state located in the Southern region?
Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Michigan, Kentucky, Tennessee
Michigan
What technological advancement significantly changed the nature of warfare during the Civil War, allowing soldiers to fire with greater accuracy, range, and speed?
Repeating Rifle
How did the Emancipation Proclamation help Lincoln get one step closer to victory in the Civil War?
Allowed for freed slaves in the South to join the Union cause
This celebration is celebrated in New Orleans and is also know as "Fat Tuesday"
Mardi Gras
Which vocabulary word does the following statement closely align with:
Cities, farmlands, and infrastructure were often damaged by the conflict, leaving a lasting mark on the landscape.
Ravage
This was a vital river for the Confederacy before the Union took control of it during the Civil War. This river starts in Minnesota and drains into the Gulf of Mexico around New Orleans, LA.
Mississippi River
How did the Union take advantage of having a larger and more superior Naval fleet in the Civil War?
Set up a blockade that disrupted the South's foreign trade
What were some financial strategies the Union employed to fund the Civil War?
Selling bonds and imposing the first federal income tax in U.S. history
Where did Lincoln deliver the most famous speech in American history, consisting of phrases such as “government of the people, by the people, and for the people, shall not perish from the earth?"
Gettsyburg, PA
Which vocabulary word does the following statement closely align with:
The Civil War led to the freeing of enslaved people in the Confederate states
Emancipation
Fill in the blank:
Disrupting trade, agriculture, and infrastructure were all ____________ impacts of the Civil War.
Economic
What were the main goals of Scott's Anaconda Plan during the Civil War?
To strangle the Confederate war effort and economy
What was President Lincoln's primary goal after the Civil War?
To reunite the nation and rebuild the South
Describe the Treaty of New Echota
The Treaty of New Echota, signed in 1835, pushed 16,000 Cherokee people off their lands in present-day Georgia to make room for White settlers.
But there was another piece of that treaty that’s long been ignored: It stipulated that the Cherokee Nation would be entitled to a nonvoting seat in the U.S. House of Representatives.
Which vocabulary word does the following statement closely align with:
The Union lost many battles and more men in the Civil War. However, they would not back down and ended up winning the Civil War.
Resilient
Based on the presentation, what are three reasons why people visit the South?
Pleasant climate
Beautiful landscapes
Cultural attractions and celebrations
The union had advantages in all but two of the areas of comparison in winning the Civil War. What advantages did the Confederacy possess?
Familiarity with the land and Experienced generals
What was the primary purpose of President Lincoln delivering the Gettysburg Address in November 1863?
To commemorate the loss of many men and dedicate a military cemetery
What two Native American nations are waiting to see how the Cherokee Nations case goes as it will set a precedent in their treaties?
The Choctaw and Delaware Nations