The Civil War

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An individual who was considered a “Yankee” was most likely to come from _______ during the Civil War.

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New York

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Which state supported the Union during the Civil War?

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In 1863 the Union developed rules governing the military’s conduct in the war: “Military necessity admits of all direct destruction of life or limb of armed enemies . . . it allows of the capturing of every armed enemy . . . it allows of all destruction of property. . . .” Which of these events was supported by the rules of war described in the excerpt? Options: Sherman’s March to the Sea, Lee’s surrender at Appomattox Court House, the Gettysburg Address, the Emancipation Proclamation

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Sherman’s March to the Sea

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Why did Lincoln’s speech anger many Southerners?

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It argued that slavery concerned the whole nation, not just individual states.

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How did the difference in railroad miles impact the Civil War?

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The North was able to transport supplies and troops more easily.

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This excerpt comes from an inaugural speech given in February 1861. Who delivered this speech?

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Jefferson Davis

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This timeline identifies events in the life of which person? • January 1807: Born in Stratford Hall, Virginia • June 1829: Graduated second in class from West Point Military Academy • May 1862: Took command of the Army of Northern Virginia • August 1862: Won Second Battle of Bull Run • December 1862: Won Battle of Fredericksburg • July 1863: Lost Battle of Gettysburg • April 1865: Surrendered at Appomattox Court House, Virginia

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Robert E. Lee

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This timeline identifies events in the life of which person? • April 1822: Born in Point Pleasant, Ohio • July 1843: Graduated from West Point Military Academy • April 1862: Won Battle of Shiloh • July 1863: Won victory in the Vicksburg Campaign • November 1863: Won victory in the Chattanooga Campaign • March 1864: Appointed commander of the Union armies • April 1865: Received surrender of the Army of Northern Virginia

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Ulysses S. Grant

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On April 7, 1865, one Civil War leader sent a letter to another Civil War leader. He wrote, “The result of the last week must convince you of the hopelessness of further resistance on the part of the Army of Northern Virginia in this struggle.” What happened as a result of this letter being sent?

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Robert E. Lee surrendered his army at Appomattox Court House, Virginia.

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What do these excerpts show about the ideas of Jefferson Davis and Abraham Lincoln?

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Each believed that his side upheld the nation’s founding principles.