Civil War Review

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Which state had the most number of battles in it? Options: Pennsylvania, Virginia, Georgia, Tennessee

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Virginia

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Winfield Scott proposed the Union strategy known as the

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Anaconda Plan

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Which of the following was NOT part of the Union's strategy: Blockade the southern ports, Capture the Mississippi River, Fight a defensive war, Capture the confederate capital?

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Fight a defensive war

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The Union's concept of total war differed from earlier strategies because the focus was

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eliminating food and supplies vital to the Confederate army

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The Civil War is considered to be the first ________ war

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modern

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When was the Civil War fought?

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1861-1865

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Which of the following factors did NOT contribute to the Northern Victory in the Civil War? Greater industrial supplies, Greater manpower, Greater wealth (stable currency)

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A "home field advantage" by fighting to defend the north from a southern invasion

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Which of the following was TRUE when the Civil War began? The Yankees thought this was going to be a short and easy war, The Rebels had active support from Canada, The Union had the active support of France, The Union was prepared for a long war.

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The Yankees thought this was going to be a short and easy war

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What was the approximate number of casualties that resulted from the American Civil War?

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620,000

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Casualties include

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the men killed, wounded, captured, and missing in battle