Civil War - Gettysburg to Surrender

Why was the Gettysburg Address considered a success?

• A.

  It was delivered to a crowd of hostile Southerners and convinced them to end the fighting.

• B.

  It damaged public support for the war in the South after Southern newspapers published it.

• C.

  It lifted public morale in the North after it was popularized through newspaper publications.

• D.

  It was broadcast over the radio to all active soldiers and increased the moral of the Union Army.

Read the quotation from Abraham Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address and answer the question.

With malice toward none; with charity for all; with firmness in the right as God gives us to see the right, let us strive on to finish the work we are in[.]— Abraham Lincoln, Second Inaugural Address, March 4, 1865

This speech was delivered in the final days of the Civil War. How does the quotation reflect the importance of Abraham Lincoln's leadership during this period?

• A.

  It illustrates Lincoln's commitment to punishing people who fought against the United States.

• B.

  It illustrates Lincoln's commitment to redistributing seized land to freedmen and freedwomen.

• C.

  It illustrates Lincoln's commitment to rebuilding the South and reunifying the United States.

• D.

  It illustrates Lincoln's commitment to limiting the rights of states to prevent future conflict.

Why was General Ulysses S. Grant's victory at the siege of Vicksburg significant to the course of the Civil War?

• A.

  It helped the Union establish control of the Mississippi River.

• B.

  It gave the Union control of the South’s main railroad hub.

• C.

  It provided the Union with a way through the Appalachians.

• D.

  It allowed the Union to blockade the South’s Atlantic ports.

How did the actions of General Stonewall Jackson at the First Battle of Bull Run in July of 1861 end Northern hopes for a quick victory in the Civil War?

• A.

  He kidnapped Union leaders and was able to thwart their plan of attack.

• B.

  He led his troops behind Union forces for a stunning surprise attack and victory.

• C.

  He helped reverse a seeming Union victory as he led reinforcements into the battle.

• D.

  He captured Union cannons and artillery before retreating behind Confederate lines.

How did the actions of General Ulysses S. Grant during the siege of Vicksburg affect the civilian population?

• A.

  Grant ordered that anyone not in the military be expelled from the region.

• B.

  Many starved as Grant and his troops took food and supplies from area farms.

• C.

  Grant paid civilians in the area who were willing to house and feed his soldiers.

• D.

  Many died because Grant forced civilians to camp with his army discourage attacks.

Which statement correctly describes General William T. Sherman's victorious strategy in the Battle for Atlanta?

• A.

  With a surprise frontal attack on Confederate troops, he forced them to abandon the city.

• B.

  With a surprise rear attack on Confederate troops, he forced them to abandon the city.

• C.

  By cutting off all railroad supply lines, he forced Confederate troops to abandon the city.

• D.

  By burning down much of Atlanta, he forced Confederate troops to abandon the city.

How did Jefferson Davis impact the Confederate war effort during the Civil War?

• A.

  His failure to secure alliances between the Confederacy and other countries hindered the war effort.

• B.

  His decision to lead the Army of Northern Virginia after his home state seceded aided the war effort.

• C.

  His bravery at the First Battle of Bull Run secured a victory for the Confederacy and aided the war effort.

• D.

  His poor leadership at Vicksburg gave the Union control of the Mississippi River and hindered the war effort.

What was the purpose of General William T. Sherman's March to the Sea?

• A.

  to free all remaining slaves held by Southern plantation owners

• B.

  to punish the South for daring to secede from the Union

• C.

  to allow his hungry and tired troops to acquire necessary supplies

• D.

  to weaken Southern morale and bring an end to the war

What did Confederate General Robert E. Lee hope to accomplish at the Battle of Gettysburg?

• A.

  He intended to gain control of waterways to allow reinforcements to reach the North.

• B.

  He sought to weaken Northern support for the war by invading Union territory.

• C.

  He hoped to limit Union access to the ports it relied on for receiving supplies.

• D.

  He wanted to prevent Union soldiers from retreating toward the American West.

What was historically significant about the Battle of Gettysburg?

• A.

  It was the deadliest battle of the Civil War.

• B.

  It was the first large-scale battle of the Civil War.

• C.

  It inspired a surge of enlistment in the Confederate Army.

• D.

  It allowed the Confederacy to gain control of Pennsylvania.