American history chapter 11 reading check questions

What were the effects of food shortages in the south?

People began questioning the sacrifices they were making, riots broke out, people started robbing stores, and many soldiers deserted.

What was the result of Pickett's charge?

A mile long line of confederate troops headed towards the union forces. Major casualties happened and the union won. The confederates failed to break union lines.

What medical problems did the two sides face?

Disease, doctors didn't sterilize equipment and took extreme measures to treat injuries.

Why did the confederate states want Britain and France to recognize them?

So they could declare the union blockade illegal and have the British navy assist the south in the war.

Why did general Sherman March his army through Georgia?

To cut the south in two and decrease morals

Why did Lincoln issue the emancipation proclamation?

To help end slavery in the south and he believed it would rally the troops.

What advantage did the southern army have as the war began?

7/8 military colleges were in the south; large food supply

Why was capturing Chattanooga important to the union?

Chattanooga was a vital railroad junction and if it was captured the union could advance to Atlanta

Why did president Lincoln doubt he could win the 1864 election?

His success depended on the union army (and a lot of people hated him)

Why did Lincoln want the union army to capture Vicksburg?

If the north could capture Vicksburg (the last confederate stronghold) then the north could cut the south in two

Why did General Grant decide to capture Petersburg?

It would cut the only rail line into Richmond

Why do you think African Americans were so willing to fight during the civil war?

It gave them a chance to fight for freedom and serving in the military could help end discrimination

What was the significance of the battle of Shiloh?

It showed that grant wouldn't back down; high casualties; union cut railroad lines connecting Tennessee and Mississippi

Why did president Lincoln choose General George B McClellan after the union's failure at the first battle of bull run?

McClellan was overly cautious and wouldn't fight unless he could win.

What problems did Jefferson Davis face in governing the confederacy?

State's rights interfered with his ability to conduct the war. Many people opposed him because of martial law and the suspension of habeas corpus.

What was the significance of the first battle of bull run?

The union defeat made it clear that the north would need a large, well trained army to defeat the south.

How was having a larger population than the south an advantage for the north?

They had more people to support the war effort and could afford expenses.

How did the confederates try to break the union blockade?

They used two warships to attack the northern merchant ships. (Blockade runners)

How were the northern democrats divided over the civil war?

They were divided into two factions: the war democrats who supported the war and the copperheads who wanted to keep things peaceful.