Chapter 11:
The Civil War, 1861–1865
1.
Which was the South’s GREATEST resource at the start of the Civil War?
a.
its many factories
b.
financially sound banks
c.
experienced military leaders
d.
extensive rail systems
2.
Which group advocated that negotiation could achieve a peaceful solution to the Civil War?
a.
War Democrats
b.
Republicans
c.
Radical Republicans
d.
Copperheads
3.
General Ulysses S. Grant wanted to control the Cumberland and Tennessee Rivers so that __________.
a.
the Union would be able to travel deep into Confederate territory
b.
the Union could maintain its western trade ties
c.
the Union could access the South’s largest city
d.
the Union could access the Confederate capital
4.
The battle of Antietam proved to be crucial because __________.
a.
it was the bloodiest one-day battle in the war
b.
the British no longer were willing to recognize the Confederacy
c.
the South had won a major battle in the North
d.
the battle ended the war
5.
Which of the following led to food shortages in the South during the Civil War?
a.
the South’s lack of agricultural industries
b.
poor weather conditions
c.
the collapse of the South’s transportation system
d.
the failure of Southern farmers to convert from cotton to food crops
6.
For most Civil War soldiers, which of the following posed the GREATEST threat?
a.
food shortages
b.
low morale
c.
lack of supplies
d.
disease
7.
Why is the Battle of Gettysburg considered the turning point in the war?
a.
After Gettysbug, the Confederacy remained on the defensive.
b.
The victory at Gettysburg gave the Union control of the Mississippi River.
c.
The victory at Gettysburg gave the Union a clear path to invade Georgia.
d.
After Gettysburg, Southern support rallied behind the Confederacy.
8.
The __________ at Chattanooga, Tennessee, was vital to the Union plan to advance into Georgia.
a.
shipyard
b.
railroad junction
c.
supply center
d.
armory
9.
General Grant ordered the siege of __________ because it would provide the Union control of the only rail line into the Confederate capital.
a.
the Wilderness
b.
Spotsylvania Courthouse
c.
Cold Harbor
d.
Petersburg
10.
Which of the following was NOT a result of the Civil War?
a.
expanded women’s roles
b.
strengthened federal power
c.
economic restoration of the South
d.
abolishment of slavery
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