Civil War Chapter 17 Quiz

Questions and Answers

How many total states were in the Confederacy?

Eleven.

What were the advantages the North and the South had in the Civil War?

The North had a larger population and more resources. The South knew the territory well and had excellent military leaders.

What was the initial Union goal of the Civil War?

To preserve the Union and have the Confederacy surrender.

What was the initial Confederate goal of the Civil War?

To become an independent nation and to prove that the war wasn't worth its cost for the Union. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Confederate Capital?

Richmond, Virginia. Signup and view all the answers

What were the Southern strategies in the Civil War?

To fight a defensive war and gain support from Britain and France. Signup and view all the answers

What were the Northern strategies of the Civil War?

The Anaconda Plan, which aimed to blockade southern ports and control the Mississippi River. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the First Battle of Bull Run?

It made Northerners realize that fighting the South would be harder than expected and it was a Confederate victory. Signup and view all the answers

What happened at the Battle of Antietam?

Confederate General Robert Lee invaded Maryland; it was a huge Union victory in 1862. Signup and view all the answers

What was the Emancipation Proclamation?

A decree by Abraham Lincoln freeing all enslaved people in rebel territory, effective January 1, 1863. Signup and view all the answers

What were the two reasons why Lincoln believed changing the focus of the war to ending slavery would benefit the Union?

1.) Britain and France would be less likely to support the South. 2.) Eradicating slavery would help prevent future conflicts. Signup and view all the answers

What were the effects of the war on Southern families versus Northern families?

Southerners faced widespread destruction and shortages, while Northerners experienced less disruption and benefitted economically. Signup and view all the answers

What two parties did the Northern Democratic Party split into during the times of the Civil War?

The War Democrats and the Peace Democrats. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Battle of Gettysburg?

It was a turning point of the war in favor of the Union. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Battle of Vicksburg?

The Union captured Vicksburg, effectively splitting the Confederacy in two. Signup and view all the answers

Which General led the U.S. forces in the final battles of the Civil War?

General Ulysses Grant. Signup and view all the answers

Who won the 1864 election and how did this affect the outcome of the war?

Abraham Lincoln won; this strengthened the North's resolve to win the war. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Confederacy and Overall Civil War Context

Eleven states comprised the Confederacy.
Initial Union goal was to preserve the Union and compel Confederacy to surrender.
Confederate aim was to gain independence and demonstrate the war's high costs to the Union.

Military Strategies and Advantages

North had a larger population and more resources; South had tactical home-ground advantage and strong military leaders.
Southern strategies involved a defensive approach and seeking support from Britain and France due to economic ties to Southern cotton.
Northern strategies included the Anaconda Plan, which aimed to blockade Southern ports and control the Mississippi River to split the Confederacy.

Key Battles and Turning Points

First Battle of Bull Run (1861): Confederate victory led to Northern realization of war's intensity.
Battle of Antietam (1862): Marked major Union victory; General Lee suffered significant losses after his invasion of Maryland.
Battle of Gettysburg: Turning point for the Union; it followed multiple Confederate successes and significantly raised Union morale.
Battle of Vicksburg: Key Union victory that captured a strategic river city, effectively dividing the Confederacy.

Emancipation Proclamation and Its Impact

Issued by Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863, it declared freedom for all enslaved people in rebel territory, shifting the war's focus to ending slavery.
Lincoln believed this focus would reduce European support for the Confederacy and address the root causes of the conflict.

Southern families faced devastation and displacement, with significant shortages of goods; Northern families experienced less disruption and even benefitted economically from wartime demands.
The Northern Democratic party fractured into War Democrats and Peace Democrats amid wartime debates.

Final Phases and Leadership

General Ulysses Grant led U.S. forces during the final battles, determined to press for surrender.
Lincoln's re-election in 1864 was pivotal, bolstering Northern resolve to achieve victory in the war.

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Test your knowledge with this quiz based on Chapter 17 of the Civil War. It covers key facts about the Confederacy, advantages held by the North and South, and the initial goals of the Union. Perfect for students looking to reinforce their understanding of this critical period in American history.

Civil War Chapter 17 Quiz

Questions and Answers

How many total states were in the Confederacy?

What were the advantages the North and the South had in the Civil War?

What was the initial Union goal of the Civil War?