Civil War Key Concepts and Events

Mr. Steffler discusses the Civil War, focusing on the strengths and weaknesses of the North and South, the Emancipation Proclamation, and key battles like Gettysburg and Vicksburg. He explains the concept of total war and concludes with Lee's surrender at Appomattox, highlighting the war's shift from preserving the Union to ending slavery.

What was one of the main advantages the South had at the beginning of the Civil War?

• Control of the Mississippi River

• Larger population

• More factories

• Superior military leadership

What was the primary goal of the Anaconda Plan?

• To recruit more soldiers

• To invade Canada

• To blockade Southern ports

• To negotiate peace with the South

What was a key component of the Anaconda Plan?

• To control the Mississippi River

• To form an alliance with Britain

• To capture Washington D.C.

• To invade Mexico

Which document declared the freedom of slaves in Confederate states?

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Bill of Rights

• The Gettysburg Address

• The Declaration of Independence

What was the purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation?

• To end the Civil War

• To free slaves in the Union states

• To free slaves in the Confederate states

• To declare war on Britain

Why is the Battle of Gettysburg considered a turning point in the Civil War?

• It ended Lee's ability to launch offensive attacks

• It was a decisive victory for the South

• It marked the end of the war

• It was the first battle of the war

What was the significance of the capture of Vicksburg?

• It was the first battle of the Civil War

• It led to the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation

• It gave the North control of the Mississippi River

• It was a major victory for the South

Which general led the Union forces in the capture of Vicksburg?

• Robert E. Lee

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Stonewall Jackson

• William T. Sherman

What strategy did Sherman employ during his march to the sea?

• Naval blockade

• Total war

• Guerrilla warfare

• Trench warfare

Where did Lee surrender to Grant, effectively ending the Civil War?

• Richmond

• Vicksburg

• Appomattox Courthouse

• Gettysburg