Civil War Strategies and Outcomes

The video covers key Civil War strategies and events, including the Union blockade known as the Anaconda Plan, which aimed to cut off Southern trade. It discusses the Emancipation Proclamation, issued by Lincoln to free slaves in Confederate states, shifting the war's focus to ending slavery. The video also details the Union's victory at the Battle of Chattanooga, a strategic win that disrupted Southern supply lines. Finally, it covers Sherman's campaign to capture Atlanta, a significant Union victory that boosted Northern morale. The video concludes with instructions for completing interactive slides.

What was the primary goal of the Union Blockade, also known as the Anaconda Plan?

• To negotiate peace with the Confederacy

• To capture Confederate leaders

• To prevent the South from trading with Europe

• To invade the Southern states

How did the South attempt to counter the Union Blockade?

• By building larger ships

• By forming alliances with other countries

• By using blockade runners

• By attacking Northern ports

What was a significant outcome of the Emancipation Proclamation?

• Increased support for the Confederacy

• Immediate freedom for all slaves

• Shifted focus to freeing slaves

• End of the Civil War

Why did Lincoln wait until after the Battle of Antietam to issue the Emancipation Proclamation?

• He wanted to negotiate with the South

• He was waiting for international support

• He was unsure of its impact

• He needed a Union victory

What was the strategic importance of Chattanooga during the Civil War?

• It was a center for cotton production

• It was a site of a major naval battle

• It was a major railroad hub

• It was a Confederate capital

What was the outcome of the Battle of Chattanooga for the Union?

• A minor skirmish

• A stalemate

• A major defeat

• A significant victory

What was William T. Sherman's objective in his campaign to capture Atlanta?

• To end the Civil War swiftly

• To secure a supply line

• To capture Confederate leaders

• To negotiate peace

How long did Sherman's campaign to capture Atlanta last?

• Four and a half months

• Two months

• Six months

• One year

Why was John B. Hood appointed as the Confederate commander?

• To retreat from battles

• To adopt a more aggressive strategy

• To negotiate peace

• To focus on naval warfare

Who was replaced by John B. Hood as the Confederate commander?

• General Sherman

• General Grant

• General Johnston

• General Lee