American Civil War Mobilization

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What was the revised cause of the Civil War, as solidified by Lincoln in his speech?

A new birth of freedom (correct)

Gaining diplomatic support from European powers

Fulfilling America's founding democratic ideals

Preserving the Union

What did many African Americans do during the Civil War?

Sought diplomatic support from European powers

Fled southern plantations and enlisted in the Union Army (correct)

Fulfilled America's founding democratic ideals

Supported the Confederacy

What was the primary goal of Lincoln at the start of the Civil War?

To recruit Black Americans as soldiers

To bring an end to slavery

To achieve total war against the Confederacy

To preserve the Union (correct)

How did Lincoln use the war powers of the presidency?

He ordered military arrests of civilian dissenters Signup and view all the answers

What was the impact of the Conscription Act passed by the southern congress in 1862?

It subjected all white males to military service for 3 years Signup and view all the answers

What was the main method used to increase the number of troops in the regular army at the beginning of 1861?

Voluntary recruitment from state militias Signup and view all the answers

What was the consequence of the New York City Draft Riots in July 1863?

Over 100 people died, including several Black Americans who were lynched Signup and view all the answers

How did the Confederacy finance their war effort after seceding from the Union?

By issuing paper currency Signup and view all the answers

Who was responsible for doing most of the fighting for the regular army at the beginning of 1861?

Volunteers in state militias Signup and view all the answers

What was the revised cause of the Civil War as solidified by Lincoln in the Gettysburg Address?

Abolition of slavery Signup and view all the answers

How did Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation reframe the purpose of the Civil War?

By shifting the focus to the abolition of slavery Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of African Americans enlisting in the Union Army during the Civil War?

It undermined the Confederacy's efforts Signup and view all the answers

What was Abraham Lincoln's primary intention behind using speeches like the Gettysburg Address?

To reunify the country and fulfill democratic ideals Signup and view all the answers

How did Lincoln's view on the purpose of the Civil War change after issuing the Emancipation Proclamation?

He shifted focus from abolishing slavery to preserving the Union Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for the disastrous inflation in the Confederacy by 1865?

The excessive printing of paper money without sufficient backing Signup and view all the answers

What event prompted President Lincoln to shift the war aim from preserving the Union to a 'total war' focusing on ending slavery?

The Battle of Antietam in September 1862 Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason for President Lincoln's suspension of the right of habeas corpus during the Civil War?

To suppress widespread popular opposition to the war in the North Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation?

It reframed and reinvigorated the war aim in the North Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the key goals of Lincoln's administration in using pro-war pamphlets, posters, and songs as propaganda during the Civil War?

To build popular opinion in favor of the war Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary reason for widespread opposition to the draft among laborers, immigrants, and Democrats?

The belief that the war was not their responsibility Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the July 1863 New York City Draft Riots?

Over 100 people, mostly rioters, died including several lynched Black Americans Signup and view all the answers

How did the Confederacy primarily finance their war effort after seceding from the Union?

By issuing paper currency Signup and view all the answers

What was the main method used to increase the number of troops in the regular army at the beginning of 1861?

Voluntary recruits from state militias Signup and view all the answers

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What was the revised cause of the Civil War, as solidified by Lincoln in his speech?

What did many African Americans do during the Civil War?

What was the primary goal of Lincoln at the start of the Civil War?

How did Lincoln use the war powers of the presidency?

What was the impact of the Conscription Act passed by the southern congress in 1862?

What was the main method used to increase the number of troops in the regular army at the beginning of 1861?

What was the consequence of the New York City Draft Riots in July 1863?

How did the Confederacy finance their war effort after seceding from the Union?

Who was responsible for doing most of the fighting for the regular army at the beginning of 1861?

What was the revised cause of the Civil War as solidified by Lincoln in the Gettysburg Address?

How did Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation reframe the purpose of the Civil War?

What was the significance of African Americans enlisting in the Union Army during the Civil War?

What was Abraham Lincoln's primary intention behind using speeches like the Gettysburg Address?

How did Lincoln's view on the purpose of the Civil War change after issuing the Emancipation Proclamation?

What was the primary reason for the disastrous inflation in the Confederacy by 1865?

What event prompted President Lincoln to shift the war aim from preserving the Union to a 'total war' focusing on ending slavery?

What was the main reason for President Lincoln's suspension of the right of habeas corpus during the Civil War?

What was the significance of Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation?

What was one of the key goals of Lincoln's administration in using pro-war pamphlets, posters, and songs as propaganda during the Civil War?

What was the primary reason for widespread opposition to the draft among laborers, immigrants, and Democrats?

What was the outcome of the July 1863 New York City Draft Riots?

How did the Confederacy primarily finance their war effort after seceding from the Union?

What was the main method used to increase the number of troops in the regular army at the beginning of 1861?

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