Questions by everett.schaden - Page 5
HELP ASAPPP!!! PLEASE!!1.) What is a reason that the Civil War is considered a 'modern' war? aUse of warships made of metal bMore advanced guns and railroad cThe Telegraph allowed for more quick communication dALL OF THE ABOVE2.) Which is part of the Union/ North's strategy to win the Civil War? aBlockade the south and prevent them for being able to trade bCapture Louisville and Philadelphia cKeep defending their territory and hope that Britain joins the war dEncourage slaves in the south to invade Mexico3.) Early in the war the Conferderate Army was more successful at defending Richmond from Northern conquest than Nashville True False4.) How did geography affect Florida during the Civil War? aFlorida has a long coastline, so it was easy to blockade. bFlorida was far to the south, so few battles happened there. cFlorida's land was mountainous, so it was easier for troops to travel across it.5.) At the time of the Civil War, what did Kentucky have in common with Maryland? aBoth states were divided between pro-USA and pro-Conferedate people - yet stayed in the USA bPresident Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation focused on freeing slaves in these states cNeither state had any significance in terms of war strategy dThe two states saw the most battles of the war.6.) Which of these was President Lincoln's central goal during the Civil War? aTo expand the war to include fighting Britain bTo preserve the Union, by winning the war and ending the southern rebellion cTo keep the south's economy from collapsing dTo punish the Southern states for seceding7.) Which of these was a CORRECT cause of the Civil War? aFighting over whether or not slavery would expand into the west bPresident Lincoln agreeing to let the south take Fort Sumter because he was so popular in the south cHarriet Beecher Stowe's popular book which defended slavery and claimed it was a positive activity dThe North supporting new laws like the Fugitive Slave Act and the Dred Scott law8.) (08.03 MC)Black and white image showing cannonballs and cannon barrels in the foreground. Church steeples, a structure that looks like a Greek temple, and a smoke stack are in the background, surrounded by destroyed buildings.Public domainLook at this photograph of Richmond, Virginia after its capture. How does this represent an important event during the Civil War? (5 points) aIt shows the large amount of weapons and ammunition the Union forces lost in the battle. bIt demonstrates the increased strength of the Confederate forces following Sherman's attack. cIt depicts the destruction of the South's capital after the Confederates were defeated. dIt illustrates the North's failure to protect important military targets.9.) Black Soldiers in the Civil War were paid equally as white soldiers but never allowed to fight in battles True False10.) Which is true of the Compromise of 1850? aCalifornia would have an election on slavery in their state bIt would become tougher for slaves to escape due to a new Fugitive Slave Act cNew Mexico and Utah would be 'free territory' dKansas and Nebraska would be only for Native Americans11.) Fighting in Civil War battles was deadlier than previous American Wars, partially due to more advanced weapons True False12.) Which is true of Abraham Lincoln and his efforts to end slavery? aHe was aggressive at the start of the war in ending slavery because he knew the courts were on his side bHe eventually realized that ending slavery in the south would help win the war cHe did not want to allow any former slaves into the army dAfter signing the Emancipation Proclamation he did not do anything else to end slavery in the USA