Social Studies Chapter 9 Lesson 4

Who won the Battle of Gettysburg?

• George Mead’s army

• Robert E. Lee’s army

• Ulysses S. Grant’s army

• The Confederate army

Why was the siege at Vicksburg important for the Union?

• It allowed river access

• It ended the war

• It freed all enslaved people

• It captured the Confederate president

How were Grant and Lee’s war strategies described?

• They were NOT similar

• They were exactly the same

• They never used strategies

• They always agreed

What was General Sherman’s “March to the Sea” known for?

• Being a ruthless strategy

• Being a peaceful march

• Freeing all enslaved people

• Ending the Civil War

What happened in Richmond on April 3rd?

• Former slaves cheered because the capitol had been overtaken

• The war ended

• Lincoln gave a speech

• The South surrendered

Which side suffered a greater loss in monetary value during the Civil War?

• The South

• The North

• Both sides equally

• Neither side

What was NOT a purpose of the Gettysburg Address?

• To free all enslaved people

• To honor fallen soldiers

• To unite the country

• To dedicate a cemetery

Why was Lincoln assassinated?

• For his political beliefs

• For his military actions

• For his speeches

• For his family ties

What does the word “assassinate” mean?

• To murder someone famous or powerful, usually for political reasons

• To win a battle

• To surrender in war

• To free enslaved people

What is the definition of “total war”?

• A method of warfare that seeks to destroy civilian as well as military targets to force a surrender

• A peaceful negotiation

• A short battle

• A type of speech