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1. About which of the following generals did Lincoln say “I cannot spare this man, he fights.”
Correct Answer
B. U.S. Grant
Explanation
Lincoln said "I cannot spare this man, he fights" about U.S. Grant. This implies that Grant was a valuable and effective general who was actively engaged in combat and making significant contributions to the Union's efforts in the Civil War.
2.
Which of the following is NOT true of the Battle of Antietam?
Correct Answer
C. It took place in New York State
Explanation
The Battle of Antietam was not a Union victory, as stated in the first option. It actually ended in a draw, with heavy casualties on both sides. The battle took place in Maryland, not New York State, as stated in the third option. The battle did, however, lead to Lincoln issuing the Emancipation Proclamation and it was indeed the bloodiest day in American history.
3.
What is the name of the first two iron clad ships?
Correct Answer
B. Monitor and the Merrimack
Explanation
During the American Civil War, the first two ironclad ships were named the Monitor and the Merrimack. The Monitor was built by the Union and the Merrimack, originally a wooden ship named the USS Merrimack, was captured by the Confederacy and converted into an ironclad. These two ships famously faced each other in the Battle of Hampton Roads in 1862, marking the first meeting in combat between ironclad warships.
4.
Which of the following was a result of the Confederate victory at Chancellorsville?
Correct Answer
D. “Stonewall” Jackson was shot and died 8 days later
Explanation
The correct answer is that "Stonewall" Jackson was shot and died 8 days later. This was a result of the Confederate victory at Chancellorsville because during the battle, Jackson was accidentally shot by his own men while scouting ahead. Despite having his arm amputated, he developed pneumonia and died from complications 8 days later. Jackson's death was a significant loss for the Confederate Army as he was one of their most skilled and respected commanders.
5.
Which of the following is true of the Emancipation Proclamation?
Correct Answer
D. It was issued by Abraham Lincoln following the Battle of Antietam
Explanation
The Emancipation Proclamation was issued by Abraham Lincoln following the Battle of Antietam.
6.
Which of the following battles is true of the Battle of Gettysburg?
Correct Answer
D. All of the above
Explanation
The Battle of Gettysburg was a significant turning point in the American Civil War. It resulted in a Union victory and had a high number of casualties, with approximately 51,112 individuals affected. Therefore, the correct answer is "all of the above."
7.
Which of the following was an important result of Grant’s victory at Vicksburg?
Correct Answer
B. The Union now controlled the Mississippi
Explanation
Grant's victory at Vicksburg was a significant turning point in the American Civil War as it resulted in the Union gaining control over the Mississippi River. This was crucial because it effectively split the Confederacy in two, cutting off vital supply lines and isolating Confederate forces in the west from those in the east. By controlling the Mississippi, the Union was able to exert greater pressure on the Confederacy and gain a strategic advantage in the war. Therefore, the correct answer is "The Union now controlled the Mississippi."
8.
What term is defined as “war against a civilian population and anything that supports the enemy's war effort?”
Correct Answer
A. Total War
Explanation
Total War is the correct answer because it refers to a type of warfare in which a nation mobilizes all of its resources, including its civilian population and infrastructure, to support the war effort. In total war, the entire society is involved in the conflict, and there is no distinction between military and civilian targets. This strategy aims to weaken the enemy's ability to fight by targeting not only their military forces but also their economy, transportation systems, and morale.
9.
Who marched to the sea causing widespread devastation in Georgia and later in the Carolinas?
Correct Answer
D. William Sherman
Explanation
William Sherman marched to the sea causing widespread devastation in Georgia and later in the Carolinas.
10.
Who was Abraham Lincoln’s opponent in the 1864 presidential election?
Correct Answer
D. George McClellan
Explanation
George McClellan was Abraham Lincoln's opponent in the 1864 presidential election. McClellan was a former Union general who had been relieved of his command by Lincoln earlier in the war. He ran as the Democratic candidate against Lincoln, campaigning on a platform that called for a negotiated peace with the Confederacy. Despite initial fears of defeat, Lincoln won re-election, securing his second term as President.
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What Union victory by General Sherman helped Lincoln win re-election because it help convince Americans that the Union would win the war?
Correct Answer
C. Battle of Atlanta
Explanation
The Battle of Atlanta was a significant Union victory during the American Civil War. General Sherman's success in capturing Atlanta helped convince Americans that the Union would ultimately win the war. This boosted President Lincoln's chances of re-election as it showed that the Union forces were making progress and gaining control over Confederate territories.