Civil War

What eventually happened at the Siege of Vicksburg?

• The Confederacy, led by Stonewall Jackson, broke the siege and chased the Union army northward.

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

• After six weeks, Robert E. Lee broke the Union lines and saved the residents of Vicksburg.

• This was the bloodiest battle of the Civil War, resulting in over 25,000 deaths in one day.

What was the final outcome of The Battle of Shiloh?

• The Confederacy declared victory and moved toward Gettysburg to capture Lincoln.

• The Union army gained more control over the Mississippi Valley.

• It was a siege that resulted in the residents having to eat horses, dogs, and rats.

• The Union earned the decisive victory as Sherman continued his scorched earth strategy all the way to Atlanta.

Which is the most accurate statement about the Emancipation Proclamation?

• 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.

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

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

• He eventually became the 16th president and was the first Democrat elected to the executive branch.

• He was in charge of special operations intended to bring down the leadership of the Confederacy.

• He was a strategic advisor to President Lincoln and helped draft the Emancipation Proclamation.

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

• His wife had family living in the South and did not want to anger any of them.

• He actually was never an abolitionist and remained somewhat neutral on this issue.

• He was committed primary at keeping the Union together and believed the South would secede if he abolished slavery.

• He believed that slavery was an important part of the southern economy and did not want to disrupt this.

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

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

• It was not really a turning point at all other than Stonewall Jackson received his nickname here.

• It was a great naval victory led by David Farragut which resulted in the siege of New Orleans.

• It was a much needed victory for the Union which gave them confidence moving forward.

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

• They believed that slavery was protected by the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence.

• They had no psychological edge because the North had a population 4x the size of the South.

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

• They were able to obtain a huge ally in Great Britain.

Winfield Scott's two part strategy to gain an edge vs. the South included which of the following?

• Destroy New Orleans and gain control of Fort Sumter.

• Gain the loyalty of southern slaves and get them to join the Union army.

• March to Atlanta using the "scorched earth" method and gain control of the Mississippi River.

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

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

• It was the bloodiest battle of the Civil War with over 25,000 casualties and turned the tide to give the North an advantage.

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

• It was not that significant because only one person died during the conflict.

• It was a port in Charleston, SC, where major military technologies were developed.

How did Clara Barton impact life on the battlefield?

• She organized the delivery of poetry and other uplifting literature to boost the morale of the troops.

• She dressed as a man so she could fight in numerous battles and was considered a war hero.

• She organized the distribution of better and more nutritious food which increased the health of the soldiers.

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