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Differences between the North and South
The Early Stages of the War
Life During the War
How the North Won
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Which geographic region of the United States supported slavery, and which did not?
What is the South supported slavery and the North did not.
100
How did the North's reason for fighting the war differ from the South?
What is the North wanted to preserve the Union, wheras the South was fighting to preserve their way of life.
100
What was the most common cause of death in the Civil War? Why?
What is disease. Because doctors at that time didn't know how to prevent germs from infecting wounds. More often than not, doctors were not equipped with the most basic medical supplies.
100
On the third day of “The Battle of Gettysburg” thousands of Confederates marched in open space uphill toward the well-protected Union troops. This attack was known as what?
What is Pickett's Charge
100
What was the song President Lincoln asked to be played when the war was over?
What is "Dixie"
200
What geographic region of the United States lived an urban lifestyle based on industry and free labor?
What is the North
200
President Lincoln received advice on how to win the war from General Winfield Scott, who had fought in the Mexican American War. Scott planned a strategy called the Anaconda Plan. What were the three parts of the plan?
What is 1. A blockade of of the Atlantic and Gulf Coasts of the Confederacy. 2. Capture territory along the Mississippi River to weaken the Confederacy by cutting the Southern States in two. 3. The Union would attack from the east and west.
200
As the war continued volunteers for the war decreased, so both sides passed draft laws. What is a draft?
A draft requires men of a certain age to serve in the military if they are called.
200
President Lincoln's most famous speech was known as?
What is the Gettysburg Address
200
Also known as worm castles, what is the name of the the tough flour and water biscut that soldiers used to eat?
What is hardtack
300
What geographic region of the United States lived a rural lifestyle and relied heavily on slave labor to grow cash crops on large plantations?
What is the South
300
What strategies did the Confederacy believe would bring them victory? Name two.
1. Defend territory until the North gave up. 2. Southern soldiers would fight more fiercely for their land. 3. Britain would help the South
300
What was the Emancipation Proclamation?
What is a statement signed by President Linclon that freed all slaves in Confederate states at war with the Union.
300
One part of the Anaconda Plan called for the Union troops to gain control of the Mississippi River to weaken the Confederacy. What city did the Union capture to achieve this goal?
What is Vicksburg
300
About how many soldiers lost their lives in the American Civil War?
What is about 618,000
400
Which region of the United States supported states rights?
What is the South
400
New military technology affected the way the war was fought. Name at least three new technologies that both armies used.
What are rifles that shot farther and more accurately, railroads quickly moved troops to battlefronts, submarines, ironclad ships.
400
Because of the courage of the 54th regiment, how did the situation improve for African American soldiers?
What is they were recognized as heroes. Many Northerners no longer doubted the abilities of black soldiers to fight, and Congress voted to give black and white troops equal pay.
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What was the name of Union army's head general? What was the name of the Confederate army's head general?
What is Union-General Ulysses S. Grant Confederate-General Robert E. Lee
400
Name three famous abolishinists during the 1800s.
Who are Harriet Tubman, Levi Coffin, Catherine Coffin, Fredrick Douglas, Soujorner Truth
500
Which region wanted higher tariffs on imported goods so the other would have to buy manufactured goods from them?
What is the North
500
Why was the Battle of Antietam an important victory for the Union?
What is because there was a possibility that Britain would join the Confederacy in battle. After Antietam, Britain ended its support for the Southern States. The Confederacy would have to fight alone.
500
What are two ways women helped the war effort?
What is they ran farms and businesses while their husbands were fighting, they were spies, they worked as nurses
500
Where did Generals Lee and Grant meet to discuss the terms of the South's surrender to the North.
What is Appomatix Court House, Virginia
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Whose headquarters did you visit during the Gettysburg Activity? Hint: he was dressed as a teddy bear.
Who is General Meade