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DEVELOPMENT OF TWO CULTURES-PART 1

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DEVELOPMENT OF TWO CULTURES-PART 1

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Which are reasons why slavery was not as important in the North as in the South?

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1. lower profits 2. the availability of immigrant labor

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What one event led to a rapid increase in the number of slaves in the South?

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the invention of the cotton gin

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Which of the following could be considered a characteristic of Northern culture in the 1850s?

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1. many immigrants 2. small farms 3. cultural melting pot 4. industry 5. several cities over 100,000 population

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Which of the following could be considered characteristics of Southern culture in the 1850s?

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1. large plantations 2. slavery 3. predominately Catholic

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The North was a(n) _____ society and the South was a(n)_______society

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1. industrial 2. agrarian

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Most European immigrants came to the South to work on plantations.

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false

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What invention or innovation helped to make cities, factories, and railroads spring up in the North?

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cheaper steel

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1. indigo 2. aristocracy 3. demographics 4. agrarian

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1. a tropical plant used as a source of blue dye 2. people of the highest social class or nobility 3. characteristics of a population; size, density, and distribution, etc. 4. a society based around agriculture rather than industry

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DEVELOPMENT OF TWO CULTURES-PART 2

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DEVELOPMENT OF TWO CULTURES-PART 2

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Which of the following is not given in the lesson as a contributing cause of the Civil War?

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western expansion of the country

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Which statement is most accurate about the causes of the Civil War?

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The root causes of the Civil War began in the very early history of the United States and developed over time.

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1. cash crop 2. civil war 3. plantation 4. textile 5. tariff

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1. a crop grown to be sold at market, rather than used for livestock feed or personal use 2. a war between groups or regions within the same country 3. a large farm on which a primary cash crop is grown, usually by laborers who live on the property 4. pertaining to cloth; fabric 5. a tax on imported goods

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The conflict between regions that finally became the Civil War began to "come to a head" during the _____.

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1860s

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Who is credited with the invention of the cotton gin?

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Eli Whitney

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What one event led to a rapid increase in the production of cotton in the South?

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the invention of the cotton gin

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Why was slave labor not as important to the North as it was to the South?

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The climate did not lend itself to making slave labor profitable.

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Why were there few transportation innovations in the South compared to the North?

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Rivers provided all the transportation needs of the plantation and farm owners.

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The South believed the Federal government needed to provide more control over its citizens.

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false

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POLITICAL COMPROMISES

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POLITICAL COMPROMISES

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The biggest reason for compromises on the slave issue was _____.

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the acquiring of new territory by the United States

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Secession means _____.

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to leave an organization or group; to split

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What territories that were acquired by the United States helped bring about the need for compromises dealing with slavery?

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1. the Louisiana Purchase 2. territory gained from Mexico in 1848

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The Abolitionists' main goal was to _____.

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stop the expansion of slavery and eventually do away with it

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The Wilmot Proviso _____.

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1. mandated that no land acquired from Mexico after the war would allow slavery 2. managed to pinpoint the differences between the North and South 3. did not become law

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Growth of a "slave power" in the United States referred to _____.

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the political power of those who supported slavery

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The Compromise of 1850 had _____ provisions.

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five

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Which of the following was not a provision of the Compromise of 1850?

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The Missouri Compromise line would be enforced.

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The Missouri Compromise _____.

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1. allowed slaves north of the southern border of Missouri, but only in Missouri 2. allowed Maine to come in as a Free state

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KANSAS-NEBRASKA ACT

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KANSAS-NEBRASKA ACT

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The man who wrote the Kansas-Nebraska Act was Stephen Douglas. What was his purpose in authoring such a law?

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to gain Southern support for a presidential nomination

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The main idea behind this act was to allow for _____.

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popular sovereignty or the right to choose

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Which of the following made the act seem so appealing to many people?

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1. It would allow for popular sovereignty. 2. Congress would not decide on the slavery issue there.

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People that came to Kansas from Missouri to vote illegally were called _____.

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border ruffians

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A free-stater is another name for those who _____.

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did not support the extension of slavery

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What impact did the Kansas-Nebraska Act have on the old Missouri Compromise line that had been the longtime border for slavery?

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1. It allowed the expansion of slavery north of the 36°30' line. 2. The line would no longer be valid.

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What was the New England Emigrant Aid Society?

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1. It helped to set up abolitionist communities. 2. It helped people move to Kansas to vote against slavery.

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ABOLITION AND JOHN BROWN

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ABOLITION AND JOHN BROWN

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Why was John Brown sometimes called the "avenging angel"?

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His religious zeal helped develop the attitude of seeking revenge on those who promoted slavery.

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Why do you think people like John Brown, who advanced more radical ideas, became popular during the 1850s?

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Political compromise no longer seemed appealing or possible.

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Calvinists were _____.

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a religious group with very strict ideals

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Frederick Douglass was _____.

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1. an abolitionist 2. a runaway slave

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Which of the following can be applied to John Brown?

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1. failure as a businessman 2. very little schooling 3. weathered numerous lawsuits

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Brown maintained that slavery would only be done away with through _____.

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violent conflict

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Whenever someone was talking with John Brown, what subjects would eventually become part of the discussion?

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1. the Bible 2. slavery

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Why did Brown and his followers raid Harper's Ferry?

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to arm the slaves with guns from there

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CAUSES OF SECESSION

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CAUSES OF SECESSION

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To many people, especially in the North, they would be fighting the war to _____.

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keep the Union intact

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The Southern states that seceded from the Union in 1860-61 _____.

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formed the Confederacy

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Which of the following applies to the Republican Party?

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1. They won the election of 1860. 2. They were the anti-slavery party.

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Which of the following would best classify John Brown?

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agitator

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Why were the Republicans more appealing in 1860 than they were in 1856 and thus able to win the Presidency?

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Many events of the 1850s led people to despise slavery.

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As newly elected president, Lincoln _____.

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was more concerned with keeping the Union together

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"Growth of a slave power" as a cause of the war referred to _____.

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the political power of those who supported slavery

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How did agitators on both sides of the slavery issue make things worse?

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1. by putting out bounties on certain people 2. by committing murder 3. through their writings

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Sectionalism means _____.

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one section desires things at the expense of others

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STORM OVER SUMTER

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STORM OVER SUMTER

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The event that finally caused South Carolina to secede from the Union was _____.

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Abraham Lincoln being elected president

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Before the war began, how many Southern states seceded from the Union?

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seven

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The commanding officer of Fort Sumter was _____.

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Major Anderson

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Knowing a war was going to start anyway, Congress did little to stop it.

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false

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In his first inaugural address, what points did Lincoln emphasize?

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1. He had no intention of invading the South. 2. He was going to allow slavery in the states that already had it. 3. He was not going to allow the seizing of Federal property.

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Fort Sumter was located in _____.

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south carolina

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How many more states seceded from the Union when Lincoln called for volunteers to fight the South?

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four

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How did Lincoln force the South to fire the first shots of the war?

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He ordered a supply ship to Fort Sumter

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REVIEW

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REVIEW

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What invention made it very profitable to keep slaves?

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the cotton gin

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This compromise drew a line of slavery at latitude 36°30'.

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Missouri Compromise of 1820

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Slavery was introduced in America by the______ in 1619.

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Dutch

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This piece of legislation proposed splitting a territory in half and making one half free and the other half slave.

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Kansas-Nebraska Act

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Which states listed below seceded from the Union?

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1. north Carolina 2. Texas 3. Georgia 4. tennessee

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The opening shots of the Civil War were fired at _____.

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Fort Sumter

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1. demographics 2. agrarian 3. secession 4. compromise 5. abolitionist 6. sectionalism

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1. characteristics of a population; size, density, and distribution, etc. 2. a society based around agriculture rather than industry 3.excessive concern for the interest of a particular group or area to the detriment of the whole 4. a formal withdrawal from an organization, state, or alliance 5. someone who campaigned against slavery in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries 6. a settlement of a dispute in which two or more sides agree to accept less than they originally wanted

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Which of the following are characteristics of the South?

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1. rural 2. wanted less Federal government intervention 3.colonies founded to make money 4. few railroads and roads

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Which of the following are characteristics of the North?

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1. colonies founded on religious freedom 2. many urban centers 3. many canals, railroads, and roads 4.wanted more Federal government intervention

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Popular sovereignty refers to _____.

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the right for people to decide for themselves without Federal intervention

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WHY FIGHT?

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WHY FIGHT?

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When Northern soldiers proclaimed they were fighting to protect and defend the Constitution, in reality, what was it they wanted to maintain?

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They wanted to keep the system that they currently had, which advocated a strong national government

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The South promoted the idea that they were fighting for the right to self-government. Which of the following explains their feelings?

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Southern states felt that the Federal government in Washington was too often being influenced by Northern interests, which in turn did harm to the Southern states.

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How did the Confederacy view the Union and their membership in it?

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It was an alliance of states. These states had joined for a common purpose at an earlier time, and now the time had come to go their separate ways.

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When Northern soldiers proclaimed they were fighting to "save the Union," what did that really mean? The Union is an idea or concept. Why would men be willing to suffer so much for something so vague?

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Northerners were concerned about their future and about what would happen if secession was accepted.

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Why would a Southerner be more loyal to his own respective state instead of the national government? In other words, why did they consider themselves for example, a Virginian first, and an American second?

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The state was the closest government entity to the people themselves. This was the governing body that the people mostly dealt with, and it was the one most trusted.

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1. recruit 2. constitution 3. Union 4. Confederacy 5. sovereignty 6. chivalric 7. Yankee 8. rebel

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1. to enlist somebody in a military force, or take part in enlisting people for a military force 2. a written statement outlining the basic laws or principles by which a country or organization in governed 3. the side of the Northern states in the Civil War, or its armed forces 4. an alliance of people, states, or parties for some common purpose 5. freedom from outside interference; the right to self-government 6. freedom from outside interference; the right to self-government 7. somebody born or living in a Northern state of the United States 8. somebody born or living in a Southern, Confederate state

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THE ANACONDA PLAN

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THE ANACONDA PLAN

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Which of the following were key components of the plan Scott proposed?

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1. send an army of 60,000-80,000 men down the Mississippi to secure enemy fortifications 2. conduct a blockade of Southern ports 3.seize and control New Orleans 4.a call for three-year enlistments

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Why were men of longer periods of enlistment preferred by Scott?

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It would take time to accomplish the tasks ahead of them.

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Why were long-term enlistments not a popular idea?

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You were admitting that the war would probably take longer to fight.

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Which best describes what Northern newspapers were hoping to see happen with regard to the fighting of the war?

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a brief, glorious conflict, ending with the capture of the Confederate capital

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Which best describes what the greatest obstacle was to Scott's plan?

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impatience of those loyal to the Union

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FIRST BATTLE OF BULL RUN

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FIRST BATTLE OF BULL RUN

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Which of the following hindered the battle plans of both armies?

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1.inexperienced and incapable staffs 2.untrained troops 3.poor chain of command

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Why is fighting on the defensive such an advantage for untrained troops?

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Inexperienced troops will not have to execute maneuvers.

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Why did Colonel Jackson gain hero status for his actions during the battle?

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1.General Bee used Jackson as an example to his own brigade of how they should be fighting. 2. Jackson was able to make his men hold their ground

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What do the actions of the civilians who came out to view the battle tell about their view of war in general?

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It was a spectator event. They were there to watch the contestants and enjoy the festivities.

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How did the battle affect the Southern view of their Yankee enemies?

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Many in the South thought it might be a quick war since Northerners were not the equal of Southerners in battle.

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The First Battle of Bull Run was a great ______victory for the South.

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psychological

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The battle pointed out that neither side _____.

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was prepared for a long war

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BATTLE OF SHILOH

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BATTLE OF SHILOH

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Which of the following best explains why Shiloh had such an impact on America when compared to other battles?

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More Americans died here than in all other wars the country had been involved in combined.

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How did Shiloh end the thought that the war was going to be a quick one?

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1. It put an end to the idea that one Rebel was worth ten Yankees. 2. Neither side backed down in spite of the terrible losses; very few ran.

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How did Pittsburg Landing fit into the Northern strategy in fighting the war?

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The Union wanted to gain control of the tributaries that flowed into the Mississippi River.

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Why was Corinth such an important target for the Union?

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It was a major railway center.

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1. predominate 2. tributary 3. fortification 4. haversack 5.counterattack

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1. most common or greatest in number or amount 2. a stream or river that joins a larger stream or river 3. a wall, ditch, or rampart, built in order to strengthen a place's defenses 4. a strong bag carried on the back or shoulder, used to carry items belonging to soldiers 5. an attack made in response to one made by an enemy

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Which of the following had the greatest impact on the Confederate strategy on April 6, 1862?

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Johnston's death and Beauregard assuming command

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Why was the battle of the Hornet's Nest so significant?

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It allowed Grant time to set up a defensive position near the river.

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THE SUMMER OF '62

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THE SUMMER OF '62

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What impact did Shiloh have on the armies and their desire to fight?

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They became somewhat tentative because of high casualties.

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Which best explains why General McClellan lost the trust of his political superiors in early 1862?

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They felt he did not support the war and could be a traitor.

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What is not a reason McClellan became so hesitant while marching up the peninsula?

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He was awaiting orders from Washington.

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What reason best explains why McClellan's campaign was unsuccessful, despite his numerical advantage?

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The South never had to face the full brunt of the Union forces.

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Why did the Confederates take the offensive so soon after they saved Richmond?

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It was best to follow up on the successful campaign while enemy morale was shaky.

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According to the lesson, why did Robert E. Lee decide to attack General Pope?

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He wanted to defeat Pope before McClellan arrived.

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What were the names of the three Confederate generals that won the Second Battle of Bull Run?

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Longstreet, Lee, and Jackson

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What issue constantly plagued Lincoln as the war progressed?

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finding a general who would be aggressive and win the war

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THE WAR IN THE WEST

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THE WAR IN THE WEST

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The group from Missouri that practiced guerilla warfare and sympathized with the South was called _____.

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Bushwhackers

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Which of the following were members of the Five Civilized Tribes?

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1. Cherokee 2. Choctaw 3. Seminole

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The most notorious Jayhawker who burned many buildings to the ground was _____.

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Charles Jennison

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1. blockade 2. microcosm 3. provisional

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1. an organized attempt to prevent goods from entering or leaving a region 2. a smaller version or copy representing a larger thing 3. a temporary government pending approval of others

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Why was Texas so important to the Confederacy?

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It was able to avoid the Union blockade

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What event led to bloodshed in Missouri after it had declared itself neutral in the war?

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Nathaniel Lyon seized an arsenal for the North.

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The last battle of the Civil War was fought near_____ Texas.

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Brownsville

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Quantrill's Raiders attacked and destroyed much of which two towns?

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1. Baxter Springs 2. Lawrence

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THE LOST ORDERS

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THE LOST ORDERS

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What would the Confederacy gain by receiving British recognition?

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1. They would become strong allies. 2. It would guarantee their independence.

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How did the Lost Order #191 help the Union?

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McClellan knew what the Confederates were going to do ahead of time.

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1. garrison 2. nemesis 3. tactic 4. battery 5. recognition

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1. a small body of soldiers stationed at an outpost or town 2. a bitter or hated enemy who seems all-powerful 3. a plan of action to achieve a military goal 4. a group of artillery pieces arranged to form a unit 5. the formal acceptance by one country of the independent and legal status of another

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What are two of the things Lee hoped to accomplish by invading the North?

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1. get political support from England and/or France 2.seize badly needed war supplies and food

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What are two of the mistakes made by McClellan that cost him a victory against Lee?

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1. His headquarters were too far away to effectively lead the battle. 2. He never used one-third of his army in the battle.

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FREDERICKSBURG

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FREDERICKSBURG

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The Battle of Fredericksburg was lost by the Union because _____.

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Burnside was unable to adapt to changing circumstances

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Which of the following best describes why Lincoln's decision to fire McClellan a second time was risky?

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He was the one who had trained and organized the army; the soldiers loved him.

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Why was Burnside able to convince the Lincoln Administration that he could be successful in getting to Richmond and forcing a battle with Lee?

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Burnside could be closer to Richmond in two days than either half of Lee's army.

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How did the War Department fail Burnside?

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1. No bridge-building material arrived on time 2. It took three weeks to get the bridges finished.

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Why was General Franklin defeated on the Confederate right?

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He did not understand what it was that Burnside wanted him to do.

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1. pontoon 2. improvise 3. ford 4. entrenchment

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1. a temporary floating structure used as a support for a bridge across a river 2. to make a substitute for something out of available materials 3. to cross a river or stream at a shallow spot 4. a series of trenches fortified by earth, wood, or stone

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Burnside ordered a frontal assault on Marye's Heights. What motivated him to do something like this?

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Washington was urging and pressuring him to act and gain victories.

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How did the battle affect Lincoln the most in a political sense?

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His ability to lead the country during war was going to be questioned more than ever.

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EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION

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EMANCIPATION PROCLAMATION

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Why did Lincoln take so long to announce the Emancipation Proclamation?

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He was waiting for a Union victory on the field of battle.

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The Emancipation Proclamation _____.

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freed all slaves living in states that had seceded from the Union

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Why do you think that the Emancipation Proclamation was so controversial in the North?

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1. Many wanted the Union to be preserved, even if that meant allowing slavery. 2. Many felt it did not go far enough to end slavery.

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The United States Constitution makes no reference to slavery at all.

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false

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President Lincoln's number-one priority when it came to the Civil War was to _____.

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preserve the Union

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1. emancipate 2. compromise 3. precedence 4. amendment

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1. to liberate or set free from bondage 2. a settlement of a dispute in which two or more sides agree to accept less than they originally wanted 3. in law, the first decision of its kind 4. a change in a legal document, such as the Constitution

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Personally, Lincoln was opposed to slavery. Why then, did he not end it the moment he was elected president?

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He did not have the Constitutional legal right to end it.

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CHANCELLORSVILLE

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CHANCELLORSVILLE

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Which best describes why the South was struggling in the war, despite so many important victories in the East?

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The war in the West and the blockade were putting pressure on the South.

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In which ways did Hooker turn out to be a positive for the Union army?

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1. He made the cavalry into a much more effective fighting force. 2. He reorganized and rebuilt the army from the ground up.

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In what way was Hooker different from Burnside?

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He was not going to attack Lee where he was dug in.

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Despite another profound victory, why was the Confederate cause in trouble?

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1. The South could not replace fallen soldiers. 2. Stonewall Jackson was killed in battle.

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Why was dividing Lee's army such a gamble?

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1. He had so few men compared to the Union forces. 2. The enemy outnumbered him many times over.

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1. blockade 2. impetus 3. ascend 4. momentum

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1. an attempt to keep supplies or people from entering or leaving a place 2. something that provides energy or motivation to accomplish something or to undertake something 3. to rise through the ranks to a higher rank or status 4. the power to increase or develop at an ever-growing pace

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Why did Jackson and Lee seem unbeatable?

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1. They have won huge victories despite their underdog status. 2. The Union seemed to have every advantage, but still lost battles

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REVIEW

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REVIEW

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Which of the following are not Civil War battles that you have studied so far?

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1. Atlanta 2. Andersonville 3. Knoxville

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Which of the following is not one of the Five Civilized Tribes?

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Arapahoe

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The single bloodiest day in American military history occurred at _____.

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Antietam

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Burnside lost the Battle of Fredericksburg because he was waiting for ______.

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pontoons

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What were three points of the Anaconda Plan?

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1. a three-year enlistment period 2. capturing New Orleans 3. control of the Mississippi River

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1. sovereignty 2. improvise 3. emancipate 4. compromise 5. precedence 6. amendment

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1. freedom from outside interference; the right to self-government 2. to make a substitute for something out of available materials 3. to liberate or set free from bondage 4. a settlement of a dispute in which two or more sides agree to accept less than they originally wanted 5. in law, the first decision of its kind 6. a change in a legal document, such as the Constitution

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The Emancipation Proclamation _____.

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freed slaves in states that had seceded from the Union

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Which Amendment to the Constitution abolished slavery?

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Thirteenth

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In the area of Kansas and Missouri, Union sympathizers were called_____and Southern sympathizers were called______.

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1. Jayhawkers 2. Bushwhackers

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What two problems arose for the South following the Battle of Chancellorsville?

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1. There were not enough men to replace the ones lost in battle. 2. Stonewall Jackson was accidentally killed by his own men.

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LEADERSHIP OF TWO PRESIDENTS

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LEADERSHIP OF TWO PRESIDENTS

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Jefferson Davis and Abraham Lincoln were born in the state of _____.

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Kentucky

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President______ fought in the Mexican-American War.

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Davis

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Teaching himself law, President_____ passed his state's bar exam.

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Lincoln

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1. commission 2. distinction 3. avid 4. assert

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1. an appointed position as an officer in the military 2. to serve with honor and excellence 3. to be passionate or enthusiastic about something 4. to exercise power to achieve a goal

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States' rights were of utmost importance to President_____.

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Davis

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One of the most controversial things Lincoln did as president was _____.

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suspend the writ of habeas corpus

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GETTYSBURG

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GETTYSBURG

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Why did Longstreet not want to go through with Lee's plan at Gettysburg?

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He thought the Union position was too strong.

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Which of the following was Lee hoping would be the result of his second attempt at invading the Union?

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1. The Union government would be forced to negotiate for peace. 2. The South would gain recognition from France and Great Britain.

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Which best explains why Lee did not want to retreat after the first day?

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They won the battle that day.

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Which of the following were advantages the Union troops had in their favor when compared to earlier battles?

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1. They were defending their home soil. 2. They established a strong defensive position.

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1. adamant 2. disengage 3. knoll 4. coordinate 5. predicament

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1. very determined, not willing to listen to appeals to reconsider 2. to bring troops out of, or end involvement in a war or combat 3. a small rounded hill or mound 4. to work together as a unit to organize and put into motion a complex set of plans 5. a difficult or unpleasant situation from which there is no clear or easy way out

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Joshua Chamberlain ordered the famous bayonet charge from his position at _____.

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little round top

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The Battle of Gettysburg began when Union troops ran into Confederates who were looking for _____.

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shoes

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PICKETT'S CHARGE

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PICKETT'S CHARGE

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What would make General Lee think that this plan on the third day could work?

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1. They came very close to winning the first two days. 2. He thought the Union was weak in the center.

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What was the ultimate goal of Lee and the Confederacy here?

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to gain a decisive victory on Union soil

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What was the purpose of the artillery barrage?

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to take out the Union artillery

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1. spearhead 2. barrage 3. embattled 4. repulse

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1. the leading forces in a military attack 2. a long, continuous burst of gunfire 3. under attack or subject to controversy 4. to turn away or defeat

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At the same time Confederate forces were losing at Gettysburg, they were also losing at_____.

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Vicksburg

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THE GETTYSBURG ADDRESS

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THE GETTYSBURG ADDRESS

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The Gettysburg Cemetery is located in _____.

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Pennsylvania

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The main speaker at the dedication ceremony was _____

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Edward Everett

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The Gettysburg Address is about_____ words long

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270

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"Four score and _______ years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in ______ , and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal."

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1. seven 2. liberty

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1. score 2. consecrate 3. hallow 4. principle

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1. a period of twenty years 2. to declare something to be holy 3. to make something holy 4. a moral or ethical standard

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How many known copies of the Gettysburg Address are there?

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5

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Which of the following is true about the Bliss copy of the Gettysburg Address?

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1. It was given to America by a Cuban. 2. It can be found in the White House.

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TURMOIL ON THE HOME FRONT

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TURMOIL ON THE HOME FRONT

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Democrats who were opposed to the Civil War were called _____.

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Copperheads

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Which of the following helped the North stay economically strong during the Civil War?

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1. Industry grew, particularly in coal and steel. 2. Plenty of labor was available from immigrants. 3. There was trade going on with European nations.

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1. incite 2. bonds 3. conscription 4. staple

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1. to inflame the passion in people against something 2. certificates given by a government to its people when it borrows money from them 3. to require military service of individuals; the draft 4. any food that is the main diet of people, such as bread and milk

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African Americans usually could attend school if they wanted to in the South.

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false

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The huge riot in New York City during the war was caused by the _____.

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Enrollment Act of Conscription

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WOMEN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

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WOMEN MAKE A DIFFERENCE

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Which of the following were women not involved with during the Civil War?

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politician

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1. Clara Barton 2. Ginnie Moon 3. Dr. Mary Walker 4. Nancy Hart

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1. founded the Red Cross in America 2. she and her sister spied for the Confederacy 3. awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor 4. fought in a guerrilla group for some time

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1. banish 2. sympathizer 3. catastrophe 4. emancipator

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1. to expel or kick out of a place permanently 2. a person who supports a cause 3. a major disaster 4. a person who frees other people from bondage or slavery

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This woman was instrumental in giving important information to the Confederacy just before the Second Battle of Bull Run.

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Antonia Ford

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This woman chewed up and swallowed some important papers before they could be captured.

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Ginnie Moon

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1. Frances Hook 2. Rose Greenhow 3. Harriet Tubman 4. Antonia Ford

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1. fought as a Union soldier and was wounded in battle 2. was a Confederate spy who was captured and imprisoned along with her daughter 3. was a runaway slave who spent many years running an Underground Railroad 4. was a Confederate spy who eventually married the Union officer assigned to guard her

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Harriet Tubman was a runaway slave from the state of Alabama.

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false

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EFFECTS OF WAR

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EFFECTS OF WAR

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The Art of War was written by _____.

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Sun Tzu

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Success in life is affected by the ability to adapt to _____.

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change

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Which of the following were issues facing the North as the war dragged on?

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1. the staggering debt of a protracted war 2. many women having to work outside the home 3.shortage of manpower due to many casualties

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1. maxim 2.volley 3.archaic 4.suffrage 5. infrastructure 6. acute

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1. a saying or rule about any particular topic 2. the firing of a large number of weapons simultaneously 3. old-fashioned or outdated 4. the right to vote 5. the basic level of a complex system or organization 6. something that is extremely good or bad

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SKIPPED

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SKIPPED

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What effects of the war did both sides share?

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1. a shortage of manpower as losses increased 2. women forced to work outside the home 3. failure of military leaders to adapt to change

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AFRICAN AMERICANS IN THE MILITARY

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AFRICAN AMERICANS IN THE MILITARY

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African Americans first fought during the _____.

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Revolutionary War

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Not wanting to face danger, few blacks enlisted following the battle of Fort Wagner.

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false

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The first black military unit to see battle in the Civil War was _____.

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the 1st Kansas Colored Volunteers

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1. demise 2. valor 3. hamper 4. skeptical 5. rampart

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1. the end or death of something or someone 2. exceptional courage under pressure 3. to hinder or keep something from happening 4. to have doubt or unbelief about something or someone 5. an earthen wall built to protect a fort or military position

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The first African American to win the Congressional Medal of Honor was _____.

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William Carney

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What are some of things slaves did in the South to help the Union win the war?

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1. rebelled against authority 2. ran away from the owners

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The most famous black military unit during the Civil War was from the state of _____.

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Massachusetts

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GRIERSON'S RAID

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GRIERSON'S RAID

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How were Grierson and his men supposed to get away from Confederate forces?

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by picking a route that was going to unite them with Union forces

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What were the main objectives of Grierson?

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1. to destroy supplies at Newton Station 2. to keep Southerners occupied

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What were the three diversions Grant planned for defeating Vicksburg?

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1.send Grierson's cavalry south 2.have Sherman fake an attack from the north 3.capture Jackson, Mississippi, first

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Why were railroads attacked by Grierson along his route?

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The ability to supply depended on the railroad.

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Upon accomplishing his task, why did Grierson not just ride west to find Grant rather than riding all the way through the state?

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He was forced to go south.

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Why were some Union troops sent back north?

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1. to deceive the pursuers 2. some were ill

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1.crook 2.diversion 3.ague 4.quinine 5.obliterate 6.parole

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1. a hooked or curved shape 2. focusing the attention of a person away from something else 3. a feverish condition involving alternating hot, cold, and sweating stages 4. a bitter-tasting drug used to treat malaria 5. to erase or obscure something completely 6. the promise given by a prisoner of war not to escape or take up arms again

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SIEGE OF VICKSBURG

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SIEGE OF VICKSBURG

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Which of the following explains why the capture of Vicksburg was so important?

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1.Its capture would divide the Confederacy into two halves. 2.It would give the Union use of the Mississippi River.

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Which best explains why Grant did not land men on the ground south of Vicksburg and attack from there?

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The guns at Vicksburg controlled the river travel.

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Which of the following explain why the Yazoo River Expeditions failed?

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1.Overhanging trees damaged the boats. 2.There was too much debris in the river.

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Why did Grant not attempt to run the batteries before and save himself a lot of trouble?

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He was afraid the ships would be sunk.

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Why were the Confederates surprised by all of this?

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They were confident of their ability to control the river.

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Which best describes why Grant went to Jackson first, which turned out to be a brilliant move?

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to stop the South from being able to supply Vicksburg

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1. muster 2. beleaguered 3. siege 4. unassailable 5. flotilla 6. bayou 7. tributaries

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1.to bring together a group of soldiers for a particular reason 2.when somebody or something is surrounded by an army 3.a military operation in which an army surrounds a place, cutting off all outside access until surrender 4.a place so strong or impregnable that it cannot be successfully attacked 5.a fleet of small naval vessels 6.in the southern U.S., an area of slow-moving water 7.streams or rivers that join a larger stream or river

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Which best describes why Johnston did not help relieve Vicksburg once the siege began?

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There simply were not enough troops available.

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LEE AND GRANT

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LEE AND GRANT

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This man could boast that the Civil War began and ended at his house.

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Wilmer McLean

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Which of the following things are true about Grant's life?

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1. wrote his memoirs before dying of cancer 2.fought mostly in the Western theater of the war 3.was swindled out of money and went bankrupt

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You could say Grant was terrible at _____.

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conducting businesses

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Which of the following things are true of Lee's life?

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1. graduated number two in his class at West Point 2. became the president of Washington College 3. lost his citizenship after the war until 1975 4. resigned his commission when his home state seceded

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1. executor 2. paradox 3. repulse 4. recession

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1. overseer of an estate after the owner dies 2. words or deeds that sound too crazy to be true 3. to turn back or defeat 4. nationally, a brief economic downturn

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Which of the following things do Grant and Lee have in common?

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They both served in the Mexican-American War.

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Robert E. Lee is considered one of America's greatest military leaders.

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true

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REVIEW

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REVIEW

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Jefferson Davis and Abraham Lincoln were born in the state of _____.

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Kentucky

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Democrats who were opposed to the Civil War were called _____.

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Copperheads

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Which of the following was Lee hoping would be the result of his second attempt at invading the Union?

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1. The Union government would be forced to negotiate for peace. 2. The South would gain recognition from France and Great Britain

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The huge riot in New York City during the war was caused by the _____.

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Enrollment Act of Conscription

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What famous person wrote maxims that military leaders followed during the Civil War?

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Napoleon Bonaparte

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1. Harriet Tubman 2. Clara Barton 3. Antonia Ford 4. Dr. Mary Walker

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1. ran an underground railroad to free slaves 2. founded the Red Cross in America 3. spied for the Confederacy 4. awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor

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African Americans first fought during the _____.

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Revolutionary War

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The first African American to win the Congressional Medal of Honor was _____.

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William Carney

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1. distinction 2. principle 3. consecrate 4. infrastructure 5. suffrage 6. valor

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1. to serve with honor and excellence 2. a moral or ethical standard 3. to declare something to be holy 4. the basic level of a complex system or organization 5. the right to vote 6. exceptional courage under pressure

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This Southern city was called the "Gibraltar of the West."

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Vicksburg

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Which of the following things do Grant and Lee have in common?

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They both served in the Mexican-American War.

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Robert E. Lee is considered one of America's greatest military leaders.

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true

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TURNING OF THE TIDE

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TURNING OF THE TIDE

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This city was a vital transportation hub to the rest of the South.

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Chattanooga

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The main commander of the Union army in its loss at Chickamauga was _____.

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Rosecrans

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Rosecrans's chief of staff later became a president of the United States. Who was this man?

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James Garfield

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What incidents ensured a Confederate loss at Chattanooga?

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1. Sherman arrived with 20,000 troops. 2. Bragg chose a siege rather than a major attack. 3. Longstreet left with 15,000 men.

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This general was nicknamed "The Rock of Chickamauga" due to his bravery.

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George Thomas

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Which things are true of the Battle of Chickamauga?

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1. Union General Thomas stood his ground. 2. Longstreet's division smashed the Union lines. 3. Union General Rosecrans ran from the scene.

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If a person is chastised, he has been _____.

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disciplined

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GRANT AND SHERMAN

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GRANT AND SHERMAN

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What are some similar characteristics in the lives of Grant and Sherman?

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1. They attended West Point at the same time. 2. Neither was very successful in civilian life.

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Grant and Sherman decided on a plan of action to end the war after the Battle of _____.

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Vicksburg

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Sherman served as a superintendent of what future university?

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LSU

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1. forge 2. synonymous 3. animosity

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1. to develop a relationship with someone 2. to think of a person in relation to an idea or act 3. to feel anger or hostility toward a person or thing

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Despite his many battles, Sherman was never wounded.

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false

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What famous Confederate general was one of Sherman's pallbearers?

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Joseph Johnston

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President Lincoln was re-elected due in large part to Sherman's victory at _____.

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Atlanta

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THE WILDERNESS CAMPAIGN

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THE WILDERNESS CAMPAIGN

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Why was the Wilderness not a good place to fight a battle?

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There was heavy, thick underbrush.

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Why did Lee attack Grant in the Wilderness?

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1. Grant would not be able to use all his men. 2. The terrain gave Lee a tactical advantage.

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Why were Grant's men surprised when they started marching south rather than north after the Wilderness?

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Previous generals always retreated.

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1. attrition 2. disparity 3. salient

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1. the gradual wearing-away of morale and the power to resist by persistent attacks 2. lack of equality between things or people 3. part of a defensive fortification that sticks out toward the enemy

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Why was the Union staying on the offensive bad for the Rebel army?

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1. They did not have time to rest or reinforce. 2. They were running out of supplies and food.

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SKIPPED

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SKIPPED

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PETERSBURG AND ATLANTA

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PETERSBURG AND ATLANTA

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As Sherman marched south to Atlanta from Tennessee, how did Johnston propose to stop him?

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He would only fight a defensive war, trying to drag it out as long as he could.

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When the lesson stated "this was not the same army Grant had started with on his march into the Wilderness," what was different?

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1. They did not have the same fighting spirit. 2. They had suffered tremendous casualties.

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Which statement shows that the North was becoming "war weary"?

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There were a tremendous number of casualties suffered in May and June

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1. syndrome 2. vigor 3. entity 4. munitions 5. wane

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1. a pattern of undesirable symptoms that indicate fear or illness 2. great physical or mental strength and energy 3. something that exists as an object or thing 4. any weapons and shells used for war 5. to diminish or lessen in value or power

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Why was Petersburg such an important target?

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1. It was a major transportation hub. 2. Its defeat would cut off Richmond.

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Why did Johnston fight a protracted defensive war against Sherman?

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1. He knew it forced Sherman to be further from his supply lines. 2. He knew support for the war in the North was eroding away.

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The targets of Grant's two-pronged attack were the cities of _____.

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Richmond and Atlanta

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ATLANTA AND SHENANDOAH VALLEY

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ATLANTA AND SHENANDOAH VALLEY

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Why did President Davis replace General Johnston with General Hood?

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1. Davis did not like the idea of a waiting game. 2. General Hood was much more aggressive.

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General Hood was forced back to Atlanta and then evacuated the city. Why?

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All railroad lines coming into the city had been cut.

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A total of _____ military campaigns took place in the Valley Campaigns of 1864.

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three

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What was the purpose of Sherman forcing the civilians to evacuate the city?

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He planned to destroy the city by burning it to the ground.

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Outnumbered cadets from _____ defeated the Union army in battle.

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VMI

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1. morale 2. precursor 3. vestige 4. remnant

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1. the confidence or optimism level of an individual 2. a person or event that goes before any others 3. a small sign or trace of something that is now missing 4. a leftover piece of something

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Ben-Hur: A Tale of the Christ was written by Civil War commander _____.

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Lew Wallace

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Lincoln ran against Johnson for the presidency in 1864.

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false

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MAJOR UNION ADVANCES

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MAJOR UNION ADVANCES

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Which of the following best describes why Sherman was moving north?

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He wanted to bring about a quick end to the war.

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Why was South Carolina targeted for such damage?

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The Civil War started there.

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1. attrition 2. encompass 3. swath 4. insatiable

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1. the gradual wearing-away of morale and the power to resist by persistent attacks 2. to include the entirety of something 3. the width cut by a single passage of a mower or combine 4. always needing more and impossible to satisfy

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Why was the spirit of a nation now the target for Sherman?

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The support of people is needed to win.

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One of the risks Sherman took was cutting himself off from the outside world. Why could this be a problem?

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He would not be able to get reinforcements.

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Which of the following would be true if Sherman's army was able to destroy everything in its path?

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1. Civilians and enemy soldiers would be short on supplies. 2. It would show that the Confederate government could not protect its citizens.

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Why did General Hood march in the opposite direction of Sherman?

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He was trying to get Sherman to chase him.

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Why did Sherman cut so wide of a path when marching to the sea?

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1. He had to comb the countryside for food and supplies. 2. The more he destroyed, the more civilian morale was harmed.

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BEING A SOLDIER

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BEING A SOLDIER

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Which best explains why soldiers answered the call to enlist?

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to be part of the excitement and prestige

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Which of the following were concerns or problems for those who were going to try to adjust to army life?

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1. Many had never slept much outdoors. 2. Many had never been around so many people.

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What caused diseases to be such a problem for soldiers?

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The men had a very poor diet.

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1. desertion 2. rampant 3. potable 4. woo 5. lax

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1. the act of leaving the armed forces without permission 2. happening in an unrestrained manner in a way regarded as a menace 3. suitable for drinking because it contains no harmful elements 4. to gain acceptance or approval 5. to be lazy or to have a lack of discipline

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What was pay for an enlistee?

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$13.00 per month

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Why did so many immigrants sign up and join the armies?

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It gave them a job with a steady source of income.

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What two substitution policies were used by the military?

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1. One person could agree to fight in place of another. 2. A person could pay $300.00 to get out of the war.

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PRISON CAMPS

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PRISON CAMPS

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Which best describes why Southern prisons did such a poor job of feeding Union soldiers?

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There was a shortage of food in the Confederacy.

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Which of the following best describes most of the commandants of the camps?

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incapable

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Which of the following were characteristics of Civil War prisons?

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1. inept leadership 2. overcrowding 3. poor sanitation

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Why did the prisoner exchange program between the North and South fall apart?

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General Grant wanted black and white prisoners to be treated the same way.

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What was a common feature of Civil War prisons?

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overcrowded conditions

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_______ was the only Confederate officer charged, convicted of war crimes, and executed after the conflict.

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Henry Wirz

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The two most notorious prison camps during the Civil War were _____.

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1. Elmira 2. Camp Sumter

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1. latrine 2. commandant 3. interned 4. scurvy 5. atrocities

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1. a toilet, especially a communal one on a military base 2. an officer in command of a military establishment 3. being confined, especially during wartime 4. a disease brought on by a lack of vitamin C 5. shocking or cruel acts, especially acts of wanton violence against an enemy in wartime

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LINCOLN'S LAST MONTHS

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LINCOLN'S LAST MONTHS

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What transpired that sealed an election victory for Lincoln in 1864?

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Sherman won big at Atlanta and Savannah

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What did Lincoln want to do with former Confederate leaders?

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give them amnesty

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What were three priorities that needed to be addressed during Reconstruction?

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1. what to do about the many freed slaves 2. how to integrate the South into the Union 3. what to do with Confederate leaders

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Lincoln rarely got involved with the war effort, allowing Grant to do his job without interference.

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false

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The Democratic presidential candidate, ____ , did not support ending the war.

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George McClellan

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1. anecdote 2. legitimize 3. reconcile 4. integrate 5. deprecate

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1. a person's often humorous account of another person or event 2. to make legal or right in the eyes of the population 3. to unite two opposing sides 4. to make something available to every person 5. to denounce or criticize something as wrong

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What were two conditions for Southern states being allowed back into the Union?

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1. They had to swear allegiance to the U.S. 2. Ten percent of the state's voters had to want to rejoin the Union.

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REVIEW

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REVIEW

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In his two-pronged attack, Grant had Sherman head to Atlanta while he went to ______.

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Richmond

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The Union general who secured the Shenandoah Valley for the North was _____.

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Sheridan

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Three important issues that had to be addressed in reconstruction plans were _____.

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1. what to do about the many freed slaves 2. what to do about the Confederate leaders 3. how to integrate the South back into the Union

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1. animosity 2. attrition 3. synonymous 4. insatiable 5. legitimize 6. precursor

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1. to feel anger or hostility toward a person or thing 2. the gradual wearing-away of morale and the power to resist by persistent attacks 3. to think of a person in relation to an idea or act 4. always needing more and impossible to satisfy 5. to make legal or right in the eyes of the population 6. a person or event that goes before any others

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Chattanooga was the hub of ____ in the South.

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transportation

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Sherman's plan was to destroy the South's ____ infrastructure.

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economic

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William Sherman burned this city to the ground.

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Atlanta

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A young man could pay a fee of _____ to get out of the army.

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$300.00

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Lincoln did not compromise on his desire to _____.

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1. see the end to slavery 2. preserve the Union at all costs

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PETERSBURG

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PETERSBURG

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When the Union army first arrived at Petersburg, what three mistakes were made?

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1. Lee was not there to defend it, thinking the Union was headed to Richmond. 2. The Union commanders overestimated the Confederate strength. 3. Federal troops allowed the Southern army to dig in before attacking the city.

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Why were the men from Pennsylvania perfect for the task at hand in building the tunnel?

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They were miners, used to digging tunnels.

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Why were black troops going to be used to lead the charge after the explosion?

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They were fresh and at full strength.

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1. audacious 2. decimate 3. formidable 4. rescind 5. redoubt

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1. something crazy and bold or fearless 2. to thoroughly destroy something 3. inspiring respect or wonder because of size, strength, or ability 4. to take back or cancel 5. a temporary fortification built to defend a position, such as a hilltop

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What changed the mind of Meade, as far as the black troops were concerned in leading the charge?

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He thought they were too inexperienced.

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When it was decided that white troops would lead the charge, how was it decided which division would go first?

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The commanding officers drew straws.

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What poor leadership characteristics did Ledlie have?

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1. He had an alcohol problem. 2. He was not a good commander.

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What did the untrained white troops do once they got to the crater?

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They went down into the center of the crater.

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RICHMOND FALLS

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RICHMOND FALLS

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Which best describes why Lee would not simply come out and attack Grant to break the stalemate?

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He could not beat Grant in an all-out battle.

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The two battles that spelled doom for Lee and his attempt to protect Richmond were _____.

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1. Five Forks 2. Fort Stedman

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Why did Lee want to link up with General Johnston in North Carolina?

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so he could move south and defeat Sherman's army

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Why was Five Forks such an important battle for the Union?

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It cut Rebel supply lines.

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What forced Lee to evacuate Richmond and Petersburg?

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1. Railroad lines were cut, which meant no more supplies. 2. Sheridan was threatening his army's rear after Shenandoah.

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The Union army set fire to Richmond as revenge for the war.

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false

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The Confederate capital was moved from ____ to Richmond, Virginia.

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Montgomery, Alabama

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LEE SURRENDERS

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LEE SURRENDERS

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Why did Lee move his army in a westerly direction?

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He wanted to get a railway and move south.

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Which of the following were terms for surrender?

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1. All weapons and supplies would be turned over. 2. Confederate troops had to cease hostilities. 3. Officers and cavalrymen could keep their horses.

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Why did ammunition arriving at Amelia Court House allow the Union to catch up to Lee?

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The Rebels had to stop and forage for food.

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1. contingent 2. deplete 3. reiterate 4. stipulate 5. unscathed

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1. a small group of people belonging to a larger organization 2. to drain or lessen energy, supplies, or anything of value 3. to repeat or say something again 4. to specifically make an agreement or decision on a matter 5. unhurt or undamaged by some occurrence

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What was odd about the contrast between Lee and Grant when they met to discuss surrender?

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Lee was dressed well; Grant was very dirty.

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Grant's terms for surrender were generous, as usual.

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false

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Lee and Grant spoke briefly about their meeting during the _____ war.

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Mexican-American

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TRIUMPH AND TRAGEDY

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TRIUMPH AND TRAGEDY

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The name of the play at the theater Lincoln attended was _____.

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Our American Cousin

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President Lincoln was assassinated while attending _____ Theatre.

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Ford's

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Originally, this Civil War general was supposed to go with the Lincolns to the theater.

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Grant

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The other two government officials targeted for assassination were _____.

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1. Seward 2. Johnson

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This woman was the first to be executed for a crime by the United States government.

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Mary Surratt

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These men were assigned the task of killing two other government leaders.

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1. Lewis Powell 2. George Atzerodt

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Lincoln was shot on April 14, 1865, and he passed away on the _____.

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15th

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RECONSTRUCTION OF A NATION

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RECONSTRUCTION OF A NATION

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The former Democratic senator from Tennessee who became president after Lincoln's assassination was _____.

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Andrew Johnson

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The two main factions within the Republican Party at this time were the _____.

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Moderates and Radicals

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What were the three conditions of President Lincoln's Ten Percent Plan?

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1. States had to swear allegiance to America. 2. Ten percent of the states' voters would have to want to return. 3. The institution of slavery had to be abolished.

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In review, what two issues divided America and caused the Civil War?

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1. slavery 2. states' rights

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1. alienate 2. endorse 3. Freedmen 4. lenient

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1. to push away or isolate someone from others 2. to give official approval or support to something or someone 3. former slaves now freed 4. to be merciful or kind to a person who has done something wrong

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What were two questions that had to be considered at the close of the Civil War with regard to Reconstruction?

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1. Who would govern the former Confederate states? 2. Who would oversee the rebuilding of the South?

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What was one of the things the Black Codes were designed to do?

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deny all blacks the right to vote

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RECONSTRUCTION BEGINS

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RECONSTRUCTION BEGINS

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This organization was designed to provide various kinds of assistance to blacks.

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Freedman's Bureau

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The first successful override of a presidential veto came with the _____.

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Civil Rights Act of 1866

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Northern _____ moved to the South to gain power and wealth.

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Carpetbaggers

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The election of Ulysses S. Grant did little to help the cause of Reconstruction.

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true

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1. coalition 2. derogatory 3. ideology

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1. an alliance or partnership between individuals or groups 2. something that is insulting or offensive 3. a set of beliefs, ideas, or principles

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Which of the following are details about the Compromise of 1877?

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1. Election results in a couple of states were in dispute and too close to call. 2. It was agreed troops would leave the South in exchange for a Hayes victory.

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The Civil Rights Act of 1866 was passed in an effort to nullify the _____.

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Black Codes

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A group of Southern whites called ____ joined the Republican Party during Reconstruction.

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Scalawags

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THREE NEW AMENDMENTS

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THREE NEW AMENDMENTS

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What percentage of states are required to ratify an amendment?

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seventy-five

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Which amendment contains the due process clause?

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Fourteenth

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What are two sections of the Fourteenth Amendment?

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1. The United States does not have to reimburse slaveholders. 2. Former Confederate leaders cannot hold political office.

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Which amendment did not rule out mandatory military service?

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Thirteenth

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1. amend 2. deprive 3. ratify 4. trafficking

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1. to change or make improvement 2. to take away or deny something 3. to officially endorse or approve something, usually a document 4. illegal trade involving people or goods

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What are two ways Southern states went around the Fifteenth Amendment?

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1. They required voters to take literacy tests. 2. They required all voters to pay a poll tax.

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How many votes are needed in each House of Congress for an amendment to be sent to the states for ratification?

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two-thirds

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Which amendment made sure all male citizens had the right to vote?

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Fifteenth

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LIFE AFTER RECONSTRUCTION

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LIFE AFTER RECONSTRUCTION

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The Supreme Court decision in Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka came as an interpretation of what amendment?

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Fourteenth

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The Voting Rights Act of 1965 eliminated _____.

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literacy tests

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Which of the following rulings were applied under the Fourteenth Amendment?

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1. the principle of "separate but equal" 2. reapportionment of voting districts

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1. abridge 2. apportion 3. coercion 4. culminate

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1. to cut or reduce something, such as a privilege 2. to divide or distribute evenly 3. the act of intimidating or bullying someone 4. the end or close to something

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The Civil Rights Act of 1964 banned _____.

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any form of racial discrimination

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Which of the three amendments has had the greatest impact on America?

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Fourteenth

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REVIEW

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REVIEW

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1. Carpetbagger 2. Freedmen 3. Scalawag

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1. Northerner who moved to the South to gain power and wealth 2. Former slaves who had been emancipated 3. A Southern white who joined the Republican Party

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This amendment keep former Confederate leaders from holding political office.

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Fourteenth

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What are the two important clauses found in the Fourteenth Amendment?

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1. due process 2. equal protection

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Which of the following was not part of Lincoln's Ten Percent Plan?

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former Confederates jailed

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1. rescind 2. reiterate 3. stipulate 4. derogatory 5. amend 6. ratify

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1. to take back or cancel 2. to repeat or say something again 3. to specifically make an agreement or decision on a matter 4. something that is insulting or offensive 5. to change or make improvement 6. to officially endorse or approve something, usually a document

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Lincoln was watching a play at ____ Theatre when he was assassinated.

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Ford's

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1. Brown v. Board of Education of Topeka 2. Plessy v. Ferguson 3. Civil Rights Act of 1964 4. Voting Rights Act of 1965 5. Compromise of 1877

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1. education had to be desegregated 2. doctrine of "separate but equal" 3. banned any form of racial discrimination 4. abolished any poll tax 5. effectively ended Reconstruction

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Which of the following people was not targeted for assassination by John Wilkes Booth?

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Rutherford Hayes

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1. abolitionist 2. compromise 3. constitution 4. emancipate 5. secession 6. sectionalism 7. sovereignty

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1. someone who campaigned against slavery in the eighteenth and nineteenth centuries 2. a settlement of a dispute in which two or more sides agree to accept less than they originally wanted 3. a settlement of a dispute in which two or more sides agree to accept less than they originally wanted 4. to liberate or set free from bondage 5. a formal withdrawal from an organization, state, or alliance 6. excessive concern for the interest of a particular group or area to the detriment of the whole 7. freedom from outside interference and the right to self-government

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lol look at screen shot

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lol look at screen shot

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