Civil War POP Flashcard

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Which constitutional issue was President Lincoln addressing in this excerpt? Options: The right of citizens to choose representatives, The power of states to organize militias, The unalienable rights of citizens, The legal ability of states to secede

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The legal ability of states to secede

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Why did the Siege of Vicksburg affect the balance of power during the Civil War?

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The Confederate territory was divided in half.

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After General Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox Court House, the main priority of the United States was to —

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implement a plan to bring Confederate states back into the Union

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A biography on the military career of General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson would include his involvement in which Civil War events?

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The First Battle of Bull Run and the Confederate victory at Fredericksburg

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What was the result of the events shown on the map above?

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General Lee surrendered to General Grant.

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Which leadership quality does President Lincoln best demonstrate in this address? Options: Inspiration — He wants the Union to be a model of democracy for all nations. Compassion — He wants to help those who suffered during the Civil War. Persistence — He believes the Union must surrender in order to have peace. Confidence — He believes history would prove him correct to fight in the Civil War.

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Compassion — He wants to help those who suffered during the Civil War.

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What was a significant outcome of the Emancipation Proclamation during the Civil War?

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It allowed for the recruitment of African American soldiers into the Union Army.

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How did the Battle of Gettysburg impact the overall course of the Civil War?

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It marked the last major Confederate attempt to invade the North.

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Explain the significance of the Gettysburg Address

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TURNING POINT OF THE CIVIL WAR