History 103: Lesson 11
Why was the control of the Mississippi River by the Union an important part of The Anaconda Plan?
It would allow the Union to capture New Orleans.
Who was the President of the Confederate States of America in 1861?
Jefferson Davis
What two states had territories that were exceptions to the Emancipation Proclamation?
Louisiana and Virginia
Which was NOT one of the South's advantages during the Civil War?
More railroad connections
How were the two capitals during the Civil War (Washington, D.C., and Richmond, VA) similar?
Neither capital was under imminent threat until General Lee ordered the evacuation of Richmond.
Which of the following is true of the battle of Antietam?
The battle prompted President Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation.
Which of the following did NOT contribute to Richmond Bread Riots?
The payment of taxes in produce and livestock
Identify which of the following is a profile affected by the Emancipation Proclamation:
A middle-aged African American male from Richmond
Which of the following is FALSE regarding the Confederate retreat from Richmond?
After the fall of Richmond, the capital was moved to Charleston.
What role did Sherman play in Lincoln's re-election?
Atlanta's fall recharged public enthusiasm for Lincoln and the war.
Why did Abraham Lincoln demote General George McClellan to a field commander?
Because George McClellan was too slow in his action to implement the Anaconda Plan
Why did General Grant consider the battle in the Wilderness a success?
Because Lee could not replace the men he lost
Why was the fall of Petersburg significant for Richmond?
Because Petersburg protected and supplied the capital
Why did the Civil War last so much longer than initially expected?
Because both sides had distinct advantages.
Why did General Lee initially go towards the Appomattox Courthouse in April 1865?
Because he wanted to reach his supply train there and continue the fight
Why was Chancellorsville considered an important turning point in the Civil War?
Because the South lost an important commander, Stonewall Jackson
Why was Gettysburg considered the decisive turning point in the Civil War?
Because the South took heavy casualties and never again attempted to invade the North
How were Clara Barton and Mrs. Francis Clayton involved in the Civil War?
Clara Barton attended to the dying, while Mrs. Francis Clayton fought in battle.
What tactic was employed by the Confederate forces in the Battle of Shiloh?
Confederate forces attacked before the Union reinforcements arrived.
The Emancipation Proclamation applied to all slaves living where?
Confederate states
Which is NOT a common criticism of the Emancipation Proclamation?
Congress should not have enacted it.
Which of the following is true about copperheads and bushwhackers?
Copperheads were Democrats, while Bushwhackers belonged to no side.
Which branch of the government would recognize and maintain the freedom of blacks following the Emancipation Proclamation?
Executive
Why did President Lincoln's support for General Grant and his aggressive stance on pursuing the war hurt him politically?
General Grant was disliked by many because of his reputation as a drunk and his unconventional ideas about winning the war.
Who was Lincoln's Democratic opponent in the election of 1864?
George McClellan
Which was the deadliest event in the Civil War?
Gettysburg
What was NOT a part of Sherman's response to the resident's letter in Atlanta?
He agreed to let the residents live peacefully in Atlanta.
Why did Lincoln send troops into Baltimore, Maryland?
He didn't want Maryland to secede with Washington, D.C.
How did General Grant finally break the stalemate with the Confederacy at Petersburg ?
He used a massive rail mounted mortar to blow up Confederate trenches. Watch Correct Answer Read Answer Explanation
Why did Sherman undertake the March to the Sea?
He wanted to get hold of Savannah where there was plenty of ammunition and cotton.
Why was General Grant known as 'the Butcher'?
His plan to win the war featured constant battle with the Confederacy, resulting in many casualties.
Which is true of the industry in the North during the Civil War?
Industry changed, but it didn't increase or decrease overall.
Why was taking control of the entire Mississippi River such an important goal for the North?
It would split the Confederacy in two by isolating Texas and New Mexico
Why did people in both the Union and Confederacy protest the draft?
People with enough money could pay substitutes.
Why did the South lose the Battle of Gettysburg?
Poor military leadership made tactical blunders leading to many casualties
Which of the following reflects the position of President Lincoln and that of President Jefferson Davis on the Confederate States of America?
President Lincoln believed that the Confederacy was illegal and President Jefferson Davis believed it was legal.
How did the opinion of Abraham Lincoln on the Emancipation Proclamation differ from that of Roger Taney?
Taney believed that the President did not have the Constitutional authority to issue the proclamation, while Lincoln based his opinion on the preservation of the Union.
Abraham Lincoln was commander-in-chief of what?
The Army and Navy
What event was the first use of the new technology of ironclad ships?
The Battle of Hampton Roads
Which of the following is correct regarding the assassination of Lincoln?
There was a plot to assassinate the president, vice president and secretary of state simultaneously.
What was the Confederate reaction to the first Battle of Bull Run?
They hoped the win would encourage foreign nations to ally with them.
Why did the South fire the first shots that started the Civil War?
They needed to protect their newly sovereign territory by removing Union troops
Why did U.S. troops attack at Bull Run?
They wanted to capture the Confederate capital of Richmond.
How did the public respond to the Emancipation Proclamation?
They were reserved towards the proclamation which is why the Republican Party lost seats in Congress that year.
Why did the North use its Naval advantage to institute a blockade of Southern ports?
To cutoff income to the South from cotton exports
Lincoln closed the Emancipation Proclamation with what recommendation to slaves in the Confederacy?
To refrain from violence
Which was NOT one of General Grant's unconventional military tactics?
Using flame throwers to burn fortifications
Which best characterizes the March to the Sea?
Which best characterizes the March to the Sea?
Which was NOT a goal of the Emancipation Proclamation?
Abolishing slavery in the United States.
Which of the following was part of the General Scott's Anaconda Plan?
Seize the Mississippi River
