10 Questions
Which side had the advantage of greater industry and manufacturing?
The Union (the North)
What was the main focus of the Anaconda Plan?
Cutting off supplies and trade from Southern ports
Where did the First Battle of Bull Run take place?
Manassas
Which general's troops were responsible for driving back the Union at the First Battle of Bull Run?
General “Stonewall” Jackson
What was the goal of gaining control of the Mississippi River in the Civil War?
To establish a strategic supply route
What major event led to Grant being placed in command of all federal troops west of the Appalachians?
The Battle of Vicksburg
What was the significance of the capture of Vicksburg and the Battle of Gettysburg?
It gave the North control of the Mississippi and split the Confederacy, denying further movement along the river.
What was the key role played by Black soldiers during the Civil War?
They often performed menial tasks behind the lines but served and fought bravely.
What was the result of Union victory in Vicksburg during the Civil War?
It gave the North control of the Mississippi and split the Confederacy in two, denying further movement along the river.
What ultimately led to the success of the Union over the Confederacy during the Civil War?
Greater resources and wartime destruction of the South’s infrastructure.
Explore the regional advantages of the Union (North) and the Confederacy (South) during the Civil War. Learn about factors such as industry, population, military leadership, and battle locations.
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