SS8H5 Unit Review

Because of cotton, the South depended on __________________ to maintain a good economy.

• state's rights

• slavery

• Abraham Lincoln

• Jefferson Davis

Which event happened after the Dred Scott ruling and before Georgia decided to leave the Union?

• Articles of Confederation

• UGA opened its doors to all white males

• Land Lottery

• Election of Abraham Lincoln in 1860

What was the name of General Sherman's campaign to totally destroy business, buildings, and supply lines that started in Atlanta and ultimately ended in Savannah?

• March to the Sea

• Blazing Trail of Destruction

• March through Atlanta

• Annihilation of the Confederacy

Why did General Sherman destroyed the city of Atlanta and train tracks in Georgia?

• Atlanta could never be rebuilt

• Atlanta would become a major center of trade and business in the near future

• Atlanta would not recovery quickly

• They just happened to be in his way as he and his army went through Georgia

Which would be the best statement made by a person from the Union about Georgia's debate on seceding from the Union?

• "Georgia should stay in the Union because President Lincoln did not violate the Georgia Platform"

• "Georgia should stay in the Union because Jefferson Davis was elected as President of the South"

• "Georgia should Stay in the Union because President Lincoln felt sorry for the South"

• "Georgia should stay in the Union because of state's rights and nullification"

What was the most impactful result from the destruction of the city of Atlanta?

• It hurt the morale of the citizens of the city of Atlanta

• Atlanta became a permanent wasteland

• the civilians of Atlanta realized that they did not have o rely of train transportation for their economy.

• The train tracks that convened in Atlanta were destroyed.

After General Sherman destroyed the rail lines, he was able to capture which important railroad hub?

• Atlanta

• Savannah

• Louisville

• Chattanooga

What was the result or ruling in the Dred Scott case?

• Slaves had the right to sue and own land because they were protected under the U.S. Constitution.

• The Missouri Compromise protected slaves and allowed them to move to the North.

• Slaves did not have the right to sue and were considered property.

• Slaves were considered people and were entitled to their freedom.

Which prisoner of war camps where captured Union soldiers were held?

• Athens

• Andersonville

• Milledgeville

• Savannah

What were two facts about the Battle of Chickamauga?

• It was the 2nd bloodiest battle of the Civil War and Atlanta was captured.

• It freed the city of Savannah and Louisville.

• Atlanta had to temporarily move the capital to the city of Macon and the gold in Dahlonega came under the control of the North.

• It allowed the South to fortify the city of Atlanta and save the cotton industry of the South.