Civil War

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What eventually happened at the Siege of Vicksburg?

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After six weeks, residents had to resort to eating horses, dogs, and rats which led to Vicksburg's surrender.

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What was the final outcome of The Battle of Shiloh?

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The Union army gained more control over the Mississippi Valley.

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Which is the most accurate statement about the Emancipation Proclamation? Options: It officially freed slaves, but only in Union territory. It officially freed slaves in the Confederacy, but did not free slaves in the border states. The border states released all slaves as a result of the proclamation because they didn't want to be in rebellion against the Union. After it was announced, thousands of slaves were released throughout the Confederacy.

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It officially freed slaves in the Confederacy, but did not free slaves in the border states.

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How did Ulysses S. Grant contribute to the Union's cause?

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He was the commander in charge of all Union forces and eventually accepted Robert E. Lee's surrender at Appomattox Courthouse.

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Why did President Lincoln choose NOT to abolish slavery at the beginning of his presidency?

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He was committed primarily to keeping the Union together and believed the South would secede if he abolished slavery.

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Why could the Second Battle of Bull Run be considered a turning point?

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It was yet another Confederate victory which gave Robert E. Lee the confidence to push north.

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What could be considered a psychological advantage the Confederacy had over the Union?

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They believed they were "invaded" and were forced to protect their homeland.

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Winfield Scott's two part strategy to gain an edge vs. the South included which of the following? Destroy the South's economy with a naval blockade and gain control of the Mississippi River.

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Destroy the South's economy with a naval blockade and gain control of the Mississippi River.

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Why is Fort Sumter considered a significant event of the Civil War?

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It was the first battle of the Civil War that prompted President Lincoln to declare the South in a state of rebellion.

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How did Clara Barton impact life on the battlefield?

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She organized the delivery of medicine and supplies to the battlefield and soothed the wounded in hospitals.