35B ELT Post-Assessment

What was the primary purpose of the Union blockade of Georgia's coast during the Civil War?

• To prevent the spread of disease

• To stop the export of cotton and import of war supplies

• To encourage trade with European nations

• To protect Georgia's coastline from Confederate attacks

The Battle of Chickamauga was significant because:

• It was the first battle of the Civil War

• It was the largest battle fought in Georgia

• It marked the end of the Civil War

• It was a major victory for the Union forces

Which document issued by President Abraham Lincoln declared that all slaves in Confederate-held territory were free?

• The Gettysburg Address

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Thirteenth Amendment

• The Civil Rights Act

What was the main objective of Sherman's Atlanta Campaign?

• To capture the Confederate capital of Richmond

• To destroy the Confederate army in Tennessee

• To capture the city of Atlanta and disrupt Confederate supply lines

• To defend the city of Savannah from Union forces

What was the outcome of the Battle of Chickamauga?

• A decisive Union victory

• A tie with heavy losses on both sides

• The capture of Atlanta by Union forces

• A Confederate victory

Which of the following best describes the conditions at Andersonville prison?

• Humane and well-organized

• Overcrowded and unsanitary

• Spacious and comfortable

• Strict but fair

What was the significance of Sherman's capture of Atlanta?

• It boosted Northern morale and helped ensure Lincoln's re-election

• It led to the immediate end of the Civil War

• It resulted in the capture of Confederate President Jefferson Davis

• It had little impact on the overall war effort

Which Union general led the Atlanta Campaign and the March to the Sea?

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Robert E. Lee

• William T. Sherman

• George McClellan

What was the main reason for the Union's focus on capturing Atlanta during the Civil War?

• Atlanta was the Confederate capital

• Atlanta was a major transportation hub and railroad center

• Atlanta had significant gold reserves

• Atlanta was the site of a major Confederate prison

Which of the following best describes the impact of the Union blockade on the Southern states?

• It had no significant impact on the Southern economy

• It led to increased trade with European nations

• It strengthened the Southern economy by encouraging self-sufficiency

• It caused severe shortages of goods and weakened the Confederate war effort