Civil War Strategies and Decisions

The video discusses the events of the Civil War's first week, including Georgia's debt declaration, changes in military leadership, Lincoln's blockade extension and suspension of habeas corpus, Virginia's proposal for Richmond as the Confederate capital, Maryland's decision against secession, and Native American involvement. It concludes with a call to action.

What action did Governor Joseph Brown of Georgia take regarding debts owed to Northerners?

• He increased the interest rates.

• He nullified the debts.

• He demanded immediate payment.

• He offered a payment plan.

What was Lincoln's controversial action on April 27th?

• He resigned from office.

• He signed a peace treaty.

• He suspended habeas corpus.

• He declared war on the Confederacy.

How did the arrival of the Seventh New York Infantry Regiment affect Washington?

• It caused a food shortage.

• It made Washington feel less besieged.

• It increased tensions.

• It led to more riots.

What was the outcome of the Maryland House of Delegates' vote on secession?

• They were undecided.

• They voted against secession.

• They voted to secede.

• They postponed the vote.

What did the New York Yacht Club offer to the Union blockade?

• Strategic advice

• Military training

• Their vessels

• Financial support

What did Jefferson Davis claim the Confederacy desired in his statement?

• Complete domination

• Peace at any cost except honor and independence

• Reconciliation with the Union

• Expansion into Northern territories

What was Lincoln's directive regarding forts in Indian territories?

• To use them as training grounds

• To hand them over to the Confederacy

• To evacuate them

• To fortify them further

How did the Confederacy attempt to gain Native American support?

• By giving them slaves

• By promising them independence

• By providing them with weapons

• By offering them land

Which Native American tribes were referred to as the 'five civilized tribes'?

• Iroquois, Mohawk, Oneida, Onondaga, Cayuga

• Hopi, Zuni, Pueblo, Ute, Shoshone

• Navajo, Apache, Sioux, Cheyenne, Comanche

• Cherokees, Chickasaws, Choctaws, Creeks, Seminoles

What was the primary reason for evacuating forts in Indian territories?

• To establish new settlements

• To avoid conflict with Native Americans

• To save resources

• To focus on the rebellion