Quick Review for Flashcard! (Chapter 14)

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When the Emancipation Proclamation was issued at the beginning of 1863, its immediate effect was to

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strengthen the moral cause of the Union

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During the Civil War, the Republican Party passed legislation promoting economic development concerning all of the following EXCEPT the granting of government subsidies to encourage the export of manufactured goods, establishment of a high tariff to protect American industry from foreign competition, organization of a national banking system to provide a uniform national currency, provision of government loans and land grants to private companies to construct a transcontinental railroad.

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granting of government subsidies to encourage the export of manufactured goods

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The Union’s victory at Gettysburg was significant because it

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halted the last major Confederate invasion of the North

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The belief by some Americans that the Civil War was “a rich man’s war but a poor man’s fight” was reflected in: Sherman’s march to Atlanta, the draft riots in New York City, Lincoln’s suspension of habeas corpus in the South, Thoreau’s denunciation of the war.

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the draft riots in New York City

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The four slave holding states that remained part of the Union were known as

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border states

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Which battle resulted in the Union gaining control of Mississippi under the leadership of General Grant?

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The Battle of Vicksburg

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Which document effectively changed the scope of the Civil War, making it about eradicating slavery in the United States?

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The Emancipation Proclamation

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Which Union General led the devastating March to the Sea, destroying railroads and burning crops and land?

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William Tecumseh Sherman

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What was the significance of the Gettysburg Address?

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The Gettysburg Address redefined the purpose of the war and emphasized the principles of equality and democracy.

Answer explanation

The Gettysburg Address, delivered by Abraham Lincoln during the Civil War, was significant as it redefined the purpose of the war. It emphasized the principles of equality and democracy, setting a new direction for the nation. This is why the correct answer is 'The Gettysburg Address redefined the purpose of the war and emphasized the principles of equality and democracy.'

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Who was the commander of the Confederate Army during the Civil War?

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General Robert E. Lee

Answer explanation

The commander of the Confederate Army during the Civil War was General Robert E. Lee. He was one of the most well-known figures of the Confederacy, and his military strategies are still studied today. The other options listed, General Ulysses S. Grant, General Stonewall Jackson, and General William Tecumseh Sherman, were also significant figures during the Civil War, but they did not hold the same position as Lee.