Chapter 14.1 and 14.2

What does the term "providence" refer to in theological context?

• The belief in fate

• The study of religious texts

• God's control over all events

• The practice of religious rituals

What term was used to describe the large bonus paid by most states to volunteers who joined the Northern forces?

• Grant

• Reward

• Bounty

• Prize

How many volunteers did Lincoln call for to join the Northern forces?

• 50,000

• 75,000

• 100,000

• 125,000

What did Congress pass to raise a national army?

• A funding bill

• A conscription law

• A volunteer act

• A military decree

What is the term for the requirement by the government for individuals to serve in the military, also known as a draft?

• Enlistment

• Conscription

• Recruitment

• Commission

What was one of the problems caused by raising an army for the Union during the Civil War?

• Increased economic prosperity

• Decreased number of soldiers

• Many problems

• Improved military tactics

What does the text suggest about the number of men who hired substitutes during the Civil War?

• It was low

• It was moderate

• It was discouraged

• It was high

According to the text, what was the reaction of many men to the draft law during the Civil War?

• They volunteered eagerly

• Many men deserted

• They supported it

• They enlisted their relatives

What controversy is mentioned in the text regarding the Civil War?

• The use of modern weapons

• The draft law

• Battle strategies

• Political leadership

What was the duration of the riots conducted by many poor whites, especially Irish Americans, in New York City?

• One day

• Two days

• Three days

• Four days