early successes for the south
Which statement best summarizes the status of the Civil War after the Battle of Chancellorsville?
Although Confederates were often outnumbered, they continued to win major battles.
The first major battle of the Civil War took place at
Bull Run.
What was the outcome of the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimack?Check all of the boxes that apply.
It changed naval warfare worldwide. It ended with no clear victor.
Which of the following is a true statement about the First Battle of Bull Run?
It discouraged the Union and gave the Confederacy confidence.
Which of the following best illustrates how the Battle of Antietam affected President Lincoln's view of the war?
It encouraged Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation.
Which of these issues were problems faced by both sides?Check all of the boxes that apply.
Soldiers and civilians on both sides were unprepared for the length and severity of the war. Soldiers did not have sufficient training and supplies. Military leaders lacked the necessary skills to win battles.
Which of the following best states why the Battle of Antietam was considered a turning point in the war?
The Confederacy had won all major battles until this one.
Which of the following was an outcome of the Second Battle of Bull Run?Check all of the boxes that apply.
The Confederate army was again victorious. The Union capital in Washington, DC, was in jeopardy as the South advanced.
How did the First Battle of Bull Run affect how the North viewed the Civil War?
The Union loss made the North realize it would not be an easy victory.
Which of these statements describes the outcome of the Battle of Fredericksburg?
The Union suffered a heavy defeat.
The Battle of Fredericksburg came ________ the Battle of Chancellorsville.
before
What challenges did the Union army face at Fredericksburg?Check all of the boxes that apply.
crossing a river delayed supplies
At the Battle of Chancellorsville, the Union army was_______ the Confederate army.
larger than
Both the Merrimack and the Monitor were
new warships built for the Civil War.
The _________ Battle of Bull Run was after the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimack.
second
At the Battle of Chancellorsville, General Hooker planned to
surround Lee's forces.
The battle between the Merrimack and the Monitor showed that
the North and South were equally matched at sea.
A similarity between the Battles of Chancellorsville and Fredericksburg was that
the South won both decisively.
what army did general robert e lee command?
the confederate army
