The Civil War in GA SS8H5 FA

Front

Someone who believes in states' rights would BEST support which of the following statements? National Laws are more important than state laws, We should obey all federal laws, There is no need for a national government, The National government has no right telling states how to handle their business

Back

The National government has no right telling states how to handle their business

Front

Why was the Georgia Platform important?

Back

It stated that Georgia would accept the Compromise of 1850 if the North enforced the Fugitive Slave Law.

Front

What was the purpose of both the Missouri Compromise and the Compromise of 1850?

Back

They both dealt with slavery in the new territories

Front

Which part of the United States supported Abraham Lincoln most in becoming president in the election of 1860?

Back

north

Front

What was another name for the South during the Civil War?

Back

Confederacy

Front

What battle was said to be the bloodiest two days of the Civil War and a great victory for the South? This battle caused the Union forces to retreat into Chattanooga.

Back

Chickamauga

Front

Andersonville Prison held ______.

Back

Union Prisoners of War

Front

What city did General Sherman's army destroy in order for the Union army to continue the March to the Sea?

Back

Atlanta

Front

Atlanta was the most important military target in Georgia because ___.

Back

It was the industrial and transportation center

Front

What was the impact of Sherman's "March to the Sea"?

Back

It left a path of devastation and destruction from Atlanta to Savannah.