Georgia's Role in the Civil War

What was the purpose of Sherman’s march through Georgia?

• To reach Andersonville Prison and free the prisoners

• To prove he was the strongest General

• To destroy resources such as railroads and Confederate supplies

• He had never been to the beach before and wanted to see Savannah

What effect did the overpopulation of Andersonville have on its prisoners?

• low wages for work

• sold into slavery to make room

• hunger, exposure, and disease

• no more soldiers for the Union to win the war

Which battle was the first major battle of the Civil War fought in GA, and was over control of the south's railroads?

• Battle of Alexandria

• Battle of Winterfell

• Battle of Hogwarts

• Battles of Chickamauga

What was William Sherman's goals with the Atlanta Campaign and the March to the Sea?

• punish and destroy the south, take away their ability to fight the war

• convince England to join forces with the Northern Union

• rebuild the farms and plantation lost in the war

• conquer the Spanish threat in the southern Florida

After ______ became President of the United States in 1860, seven southern states seceded from the Union.

• Abraham Lincoln

• James Monroe

• John Adams

When Constance visited Brasstown Bald, what region was she seeing?

• Piedmont

• Blue Ridge

• Coastal Plain

• Valley and Ridge

What was Georgia's primary economic contribution to the Confederacy during the Civil War?

• A) Cotton production

• B) Gold mining

• C) Shipbuilding

• D) Timber export

Which city in Georgia was a major target during Sherman's March to the Sea?

• A) Augusta

• B) Savannah

• C) Macon

• D) Columbus

What was the significance of the Battle of Atlanta in the Civil War?

• A) It was the first battle of the Civil War

• B) It marked the end of the Civil War

• C) It was a major Union victory that boosted Northern morale

• D) It was a Confederate victory that prolonged the war

How did the Union blockade affect Georgia during the Civil War?

• A) It increased trade with Europe

• B) It caused shortages of goods and inflation

• C) It led to an economic boom

• D) It had no significant impact