5.9 Government Policies During the Civil War Q

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What was the primary reason for Lincoln's initial call for an increase in the regular army at the beginning of the Civil War?

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To suppress domestic insurrection and preserve the Union

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Which of the following was a significant consequence of the Confederacy's reliance on paper currency to finance the war? Economic stability in the South, A 9,000% increase in prices of goods, Decreased inflation compared to the North, Strengthened international trade relations

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A 9,000% increase in prices of goods

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Analyze the impact of the Emancipation Proclamation on the international relations of the Confederacy. Why was it significant?

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It prevented the Confederacy from gaining full diplomatic support from European powers.

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What was the main reason for the widespread opposition to the draft in the North during the Civil War?

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The draft law allowed wealthier individuals to avoid service by paying $300.

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Evaluate the strategic importance of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address in the context of the Civil War.

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It redefined the war as a struggle for a new birth of freedom.

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What was the purpose of the Conscription Act passed by the southern congress in 1862?

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To subject all white males between the age of 18 and 35 to military service for 3 years

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How did Lincoln's use of presidential war powers during the Civil War challenge traditional legal norms? Options: By declaring war on European nations, By suspending the right of habeas corpus and ordering military arrests of civilian dissenters, By abolishing the Supreme Court, By creating new states without congressional approval

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By suspending the right of habeas corpus and ordering military arrests of civilian dissenters

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What was the significance of the Confiscation Act passed by Congress in July 1862?

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It freed all slaves owned by those supporting the insurrection and authorized the president to employ Black Americans as soldiers.

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Discuss the role of propaganda in building popular opinion in favor of the Civil War in the North.

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It included pro-war pamphlets, posters, and songs to persuade the public.

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What was the primary goal of Lincoln's administration at the start of the Civil War?

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To preserve the Union