Alternate History: What If the South Won the Civil War?

Alternate History: What If the South Won the Civil War?

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Emma Peterson

FREE Resource

The video explores an alternate history where the South won the Civil War. It discusses potential outcomes, including economic and social changes, the fate of slavery, political shifts, and international relations. The video speculates on how American identity and global influence might differ in this timeline, emphasizing the complexity and unpredictability of such scenarios.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the main focus of the video discussed in the introduction?

The economic impact of the Civil War

The potential outcomes if the South had won the Civil War

The role of key figures in the Civil War

The timeline of major battles in the Civil War

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What would be a crucial factor for the South's successful existence after winning the Civil War?

A strong Confederate navy

The Union giving up their war effort

Support from European nations

A larger Confederate population

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How might the South's economy have continued to thrive after a victory?

By expanding into Canada

Through continued trade with the North

Through alliances with European powers

By developing a strong industrial base

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a key reason for the South's secession from the Union?

Disagreement over foreign policy

Conflict over state borders

Fear of losing economic power due to slavery abolition

Desire for more land

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What international pressure might have influenced the South to abolish slavery?

Diplomatic isolation from Asia

Boycotts from European countries

Military threats from neighboring countries

Economic sanctions from the Union

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What could have been a consequence of the South abolishing slavery?

Immediate equal rights for blacks

Formation of a group similar to the KKK

Increased immigration from Europe

A stronger alliance with the Union

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What might have happened to the US capital if the South had won?

It would remain in Washington, D.C.

It would move to New York or Philadelphia

It would be relocated to the South

It would be divided between North and South

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