USH - Unit 6 - Civil War and Reconstruction

Which of the following were advantages the Union had over the South at the start of the Civil War?

• railroads

• people

• industry

• slaves

What was the purpose of Lincoln's speech at Gettysburg?

• to honor fallen soldiers and ensure all would respect their sacrifice

• to tell the public the Civil War was the fault of both sides

• the Civil War was an opportunity for all to see the consequences of their beliefs and actions

• to explain the impact the war was having on the nation

The purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation was to free all slaves.

• True

• False

The _____th amendment was to abolish slavery. (just fill in the blank with the correct number)

The _____th amendment was to to provide equal protection to all citizens. (just fill in the blank with the correct number)

The _____th amendment was male suffrage. (just fill in the blank with the correct number)

Which of the following was a use of Lincoln's emergency powers?

• freeing all slaves in states of rebellion

• create a draft to increase the number of Union soldiers

• to suspend the right to a trial in front of a jodge

• to free all slaves in both the North and South

Which battle began the Civil War?

• Gettysburg

• Antietam

• Vicksburg

• Sumter

Which Civil War battle was the bloodiest battles?

• Gettysburg

• Antietam

• Vicksburg

• Sumter

Which of the following was one method the Union used to ensure freed blacks were able to exercise their rights after the Civil War?

• institute the 3 Reconstruction amendments

• reinstate habeas corpus

• divide the South into military districts and place military leaders in charge

• reinstate slavery