Georgia's Role in the Civil War

What role did Georgia play in the Confederate war effort during the Civil War?

• It was primarily a naval base for the Confederacy.

• It was a major agricultural, transportation, and industrial center.

• It was the main location for Confederate government meetings.

• It was a neutral state during the Civil War.

Approximately how many soldiers did Georgia provide for the Confederacy during the Civil War?

• 50,000

• 75,000

• 120,000

• 200,000

Which of the following battles was NOT fought on Georgia soil during the Civil War?

• Battle of Chickamauga

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Kennesaw Mountain

• Battle of Resaca

Identify one significant turning point during the Atlanta campaign of 1864.

• Battle of Antietam

• Battle of Peachtree Creek

• Battle of Vicksburg

• Battle of Bull Run

How many Black Georgians enlisted for the Union cause during the Civil War?

• 500

• 1,500

• 2,500

• 3,500

Which battle is associated with the Atlanta campaign of 1864?

• Battle of Bald Hill

• Battle of Shiloh

• Battle of Fredericksburg

• Battle of Chancellorsville

What was a key reason both sides struggled for control of Georgia during the Civil War?

• Its large population of Union supporters

• Its strategic location as a transportation hub

• Its proximity to the nation's capital

• Its vast reserves of gold

Which battle was a significant turning point during the Atlanta campaign?

• Battle of Ezra Church

• Battle of Fort Sumter

• Battle of Appomattox Court House

• Battle of Fort Wagner

What was the estimated number of white Georgians who enlisted for the Union cause?

• 100

• 200

• Several hundred

• 1,000

Which battle was NOT part of the Atlanta campaign of 1864?

• Battle of Jonesboro

• Battle of Bald Hill

• Battle of Chickamauga

• Battle of Peachtree Creek