Lincoln's War Policies - Civil War Quiz

What was the Militia Act of 1862 known for?

• Allowing women to vote

• Allowing free black Americans to enlist in the Union Army and Navy

• Ending the Civil War

• Establishing the Confederate Army

Who was a prominent abolitionist that influenced President Lincoln's policies?

• Harriet Tubman

• Robert Gould Shaw

• Frederick Douglass

• Ulysses S. Grant

Which regiment became famous for its bravery and sacrifice during the Civil War?

• 1st Rhode Island Regiment

• 54th Massachusetts Infantry

• 7th New York Militia

• 10th Kentucky Cavalry

What was the impact of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry's valor?

• It led to the end of the Civil War

• It highlighted doubts about black soldiers' effectiveness

• It inspired the enlistment of more Black American troops

• It caused the Union to lose battles

What did the participation of black soldiers help dispel?

• Myths about the Union's strength

• Stereotypes about their capabilities and resilience

• Doubts about the Confederate Army

• Concerns about the war's duration

What did the valor of the 54th Massachusetts Infantry help highlight?

• The need for more white officers

• The effectiveness of black soldiers

• The importance of naval battles

• The superiority of Confederate strategies

How did the Militia Act of 1862 help change the course of the Civil War?

• It allowed women to join the army.

• It provided funding for new weapons.

• It permitted Black men to serve in the Union Army.

• It ended the draft for soldiers.

What new technology did Lincoln embrace to transform military communication during the Civil War?

• Radio

• Telegraph

• Telephone

• Internet

What mode of transportation did Lincoln encourage to transport troops and supplies?

• Airplanes

• Ships

• Railroads

• Automobiles

What was a key component of the Union's military strategy involving railroads?

• Building new tracks

• Rapid reinforcement of key positions

• Transporting civilians

• Exporting goods