Ch9, Lesson 1: "A Nation Divided by War" Flashcards

Front

What was the first major battle in the Civil War?

Back

Battle of Bull Run

Answer explanation

The first major battle of the Civil War was the Battle of Bull Run, fought on July 21, 1861. It marked a significant early conflict, demonstrating that the war would be longer and more brutal than initially expected.

Front

Which of the following was an advantage of the Confederacy?

• Southern factories were larger than Northern factories.
• The South had a bigger population.
• Southerners were more skilled at hunting, shooting, and riding.
• The South had more and faster railroads.

Back

Southerners were more skilled at hunting, shooting, and riding.

Answer explanation

Southerners' skills in hunting, shooting, and riding provided the Confederacy with advantages in guerrilla tactics and mobility, which were crucial in the Civil War, unlike the other options that do not accurately reflect the strengths of the Confederacy.

Front

Which of the following was new technology in the Civil War?

• ironclad battle ships
• muskets
• bayonets
• mustard gas

Back

ironclad battle ships

Answer explanation

Ironclad battle ships were a new technology during the Civil War, representing a significant advancement in naval warfare. Muskets and bayonets were already in use, while mustard gas was not introduced until World War I.

Front

Which of the reasons was an advantage to the South?

Back

They were protecting their homes.

Answer explanation

The South's advantage of protecting their homes motivated soldiers to fight fiercely, as they were defending their families and land. This emotional connection provided a strong incentive compared to the other options listed.

Front

Which crop was most important to the South's economy?

Back

cotton

Answer explanation

Cotton was the most important crop for the South's economy, driving its agricultural output and trade. The invention of the cotton gin in the 1790s further increased its profitability, solidifying its status as a cash crop.

Front

The Union _______________ kept Confederate ships from getting into seaports.

Back

blockade

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'blockade' because it refers to the Union's strategy to prevent Confederate ships from accessing seaports, effectively cutting off supplies and trade.

Front

The _______________ is a system used to choose people to serve in the military.

Back

draft

Answer explanation

The correct answer is 'draft' as it refers to the system used to select individuals for military service, often during times of war or national emergency.

Front

The _______________ was a strategy to conquer the South by keeping soldiers from getting supplies.

Back

Anaconda Plan

Answer explanation

The Anaconda Plan was a Union strategy during the Civil War aimed at blockading Southern ports and controlling the Mississippi River, effectively cutting off supplies to Confederate forces.

Front

What targets the armed forces, civilians, and economic systems of one's opponent?

Back

Total war

Answer explanation

Total war targets not only the military forces but also the civilian population and the economic infrastructure of the enemy, aiming for complete destruction of the opponent's ability to fight.

Front

Many Northerners lived in _______________, where the military tradition was not as strong as it was in the South.

Back

cities

Answer explanation

Many Northerners lived in cities, which had a different social structure and less emphasis on military tradition compared to the South, where such traditions were more deeply rooted.