Mobilizing for War

Which was an advantage for the North at the start of the Civil War?

• a larger population

• a well-led army

• few railroads

• a fighting spirit

Which was an advantage for the South at the start of the Civil War?

• a smaller population

• an industrial economy

• a well-led army

• fewer miles of railroad

How did the number of factories in the North affect the Civil War?

• it gave the South an economic advantage

• it gave the South a military advantage

• it gave the North a military advantage

• it gave the North a political advantage

How did the US coastline provide an advantage for the South during the Civil War?

• It allowed for easy access to the North

• It allowed for a quick escape from most Southern cities

• It provided a direct link to European allies and their imports

• It made it difficult for the Union to create blockades

Compared to the South during the Civil War, the North had more

• large farms

• miles of railroad

• miles of coastline

• experienced military leaders

A similarity between George McClellan and Robert E. Lee was

• a strong willingness to lead troops into battle

• offers for leadership positions from the opposition

• past experience in the military

• past experience as presidential advisors

Who commanded the Confederate army during the Civil War?

• Robert E. Lee

• Jefferson Davis

• Winfield Scott

• George McClellan

As a military leader, George McClellan was known for

• creating the Anaconda Plan

• fighting in the War of 1812

• training soldiers how to fight

• acting quickly at Fort Sumter

Robert E. Lee began his military career

• under President Jefferson Davis

• as part of the Union army

• as a Northern general

• at the Battle of Fort Sumter

Which leader was most directly affected by Virginia's secession at the start of the Civil War?

• John Crittenden

• Winfield Scott

• Robert E. Lee

• Jefferson Davis