Texas History Civil War Quiz (Chapter 18)

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    Unionists wanted

    • To organize strikes
    • The Union to stay together
    • To fight for the Confederacy
    • To secede
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7th Grade Texas History Quiz over the events leading up to the Civil War and the Civil War itself.

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  • 2. 

    Lincoln was a candidate for which political party?

    • Democratic

    • Republican

    • Know Nothing

    • Whig

    Correct Answer
    A. Republican
    Explanation
    Lincoln was a candidate for the Republican party. The Republican party was founded in 1854 and Lincoln joined the party in 1856. He later became the first Republican president of the United States in 1861. The Republican party was formed as an anti-slavery party and was made up of former Whigs, Free-Soilers, and other anti-slavery activists.

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  • 3. 

    This final event triggered the outbreak of the Civil War.

    • The Presidential Election of 1860

    • Dred Scott Decision

    • Uncle Tom's Cabin

    • Missouri Compromise

    Correct Answer
    A. The Presidential Election of 1860
    Explanation
    The correct answer is the Presidential Election of 1860. This event triggered the outbreak of the Civil War because it resulted in the election of Abraham Lincoln, who was strongly opposed to the expansion of slavery. This caused several southern states to secede from the Union, leading to the formation of the Confederate States of America and ultimately the Civil War.

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  • 4. 

    The ___________ employed Cotton Diplomacy.This tactic __________.

    • South, succeeded

    • North, succeeded

    • South, failed

    • North, failed

    Correct Answer
    A. South, failed
    Explanation
    During the American Civil War, the South employed Cotton Diplomacy as a tactic. This strategy involved the South withholding cotton exports to European countries in an attempt to gain their support and recognition as an independent nation. However, this tactic ultimately failed as European countries found alternative sources of cotton and were hesitant to get involved in the conflict. Additionally, the North implemented a blockade that further hindered the South's ability to carry out this strategy effectively. Therefore, the correct answer is "South, failed."

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  • 5. 

    ________________ wanted to secede from the Union.

    • Unionists

    • Seceders

    • All southerners

    • Secessionists

    Correct Answer
    A. Secessionists
    Explanation
    The correct answer is "Secessionists." This refers to a group of people who wanted to secede from the Union, meaning they wanted their state or region to separate from the United States. The term "secessionists" specifically identifies those individuals who supported and advocated for secession. This answer is appropriate because it accurately describes the group of people who desired to leave the Union.

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  • 6. 

    Which was not an advantage for the South?

    • Military Experience

    • Established government

    • More calvalry

    • Fighting on their home land

    Correct Answer
    A. Established government
    Explanation
    The South had an established government during the Civil War, which was not an advantage for them. While having a government in place may seem like an advantage, it actually worked against the South in this case. The Confederate government had a decentralized structure, which made it difficult for them to coordinate and make quick decisions. In contrast, the Union had a more centralized government, which allowed them to act more efficiently and effectively during the war. Therefore, the established government of the South did not provide them with an advantage in the conflict.

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  • 7. 

    All of the following were tactics in the "Anaconda Plan."

    • Capture the Confederate Capitol

    • Navil Blockade of the Confederate Coast

    • Control of the Mississippi River

    • Naval Blockade of the Pacific Ocean

    Correct Answer
    A. Naval Blockade of the Pacific Ocean

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