Civil War History and Impact

The video discusses Ohio's involvement in the Civil War, starting with the causes of the war, such as economic differences and the election of Abraham Lincoln. It explains the division between Union and Confederate states, highlighting Ohio's role as a Union state. The video covers Ohio's contributions, including Morgan's Raid and the state's support for the Union army. It also explores technological advancements during the war, like the telegraph and ironclad ships. The Emancipation Proclamation and the war's conclusion are discussed, emphasizing the end of slavery and the reunification of the United States.

What was one of the main economic reasons that contributed to the Civil War?

• The introduction of cotton as a major crop in the South

• The construction of the transcontinental railroad

• The industrial revolution in the North

• The discovery of gold in California

Which states were known as the Union during the Civil War?

• The states that supported slavery

• The states that remained part of the United States and opposed slavery

• The states that seceded from the United States

• The states that were neutral

What was Morgan's Raid?

• A Confederate raid led by John Morgan across Ohio

• A battle fought in Ohio

• A Union strategy to capture Confederate leaders

• A naval battle on Lake Erie

How many Ohioans signed up to fight for the Union?

• Over 150,000

• Over 50,000

• Over 75,000

• Over 100,000

What was the purpose of Camp Chase and Camp Denison in Ohio?

• To manufacture weapons

• To serve as Confederate headquarters

• To train Union soldiers for battle

• To hold peace negotiations

Which of the following was a new technology used during the Civil War?

• The steam engine

• The electric light bulb

• The telegraph

• The airplane

What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation?

• It declared all slaves in the Confederate states free

• It ended the Civil War

• It declared all slaves in the Union states free

• It started the Civil War

What happened to the United States after the Civil War ended?

• It became a monarchy

• It was taken over by a foreign power

• It became a single country again

• It remained divided into two countries

How many people died during the Civil War?

• Over 620,000

• Over 400,000

• Over 200,000

• Over 800,000

What was one of the outcomes of the Civil War?

• Slavery was abolished

• The capital was moved to New York

• The United States was divided into three parts

• The Confederate states won independence