Civil War DOK 2–3 Review - Missed Questions

How did the Confederacy’s dependence on “King Cotton” diplomacy weaken their war effort?

• A) Europe had other cotton suppliers

• B) It made the North join the war faster

• C) It guaranteed more weapons from Britain

• D) It encouraged Southern industrial growth

Why did Gettysburg mark a turning point in the war?

• It convinced the South to surrender immediately

• It ended Confederate attempts to invade the North

• It brought Britain into the war

• It destroyed Union morale

Lincoln gained the confidence to order the emancipation of the slaves due to the victory of the Union army in this battle:

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Antietam

• Battle of Fredericksburg

• Battle of Shiloh

• Battle of Fort Sumter

What challenge did Jefferson Davis face in leading the Confederacy?

• A) States’ rights limited his authority

• B) Southern generals refused to follow orders

• C) The Confederate Constitution gave him unlimited power

• D) He had strong support from all governors

Why was the use of ironclad ships significant during the war?

• They protected trade between the North and South

• They made wooden navies obsolete

• They caused Britain to declare war

• They ended the blockade

Why did Lee finally surrender at Appomattox in 1865?

• The South lacked resources and unity

• Britain and France withdrew support

• Lincoln threatened to invade Europe

• Jefferson Davis ordered the war to end

8. Who was President of the CONFEDERACY during the Civil War?

• Robert E Lee
• Abraham Lincoln
• Ulysses S Grant
• Jefferson Davis