Civil War Overview and Strategies
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Many men were forced to serve in Civil War armies because of the draft.

True

The Twenty-Negro Law favored rich Southern planters.

True

The Union army entered the First Battle of Bull Run overconfident and unprepared.

True

The Emancipation Proclamation could not free slaves in the border states or in any other areas then under Federal control.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Anaconda Plan was developed by Southern generals.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

President Lincoln was assassinated while riding in a parade to celebrate the Union victory.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Some men avoided serving in the army by paying recent immigrants to serve for them.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Civil War can be considered the first modern war because of all of the new military and technological improvements that were employed.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

Blacks were not allowed to join the Union army until after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued.

<p>True</p> Signup and view all the answers

McClellan attacked Confederate forces at Antietam until Lee's army was clearly defeated.

<p>False</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was given orders to make the Shenandoah valley into 'a barren waste'?

<p>Philip Sheridan</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who led his men to victory in the First Battle of Bull Run?

<p>Stonewall Jackson</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who did Lincoln refer to as, 'I cannot spare this man. He fights.'?

<p>Ulysses Grant</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who was ordered to 'forage liberally on the country during the march'?

<p>William T. Sherman</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who replaced Joseph Johnston as commander of the Army of Northern Virginia?

<p>Robert E. Lee</p> Signup and view all the answers

At which battle did the South win but lose Stonewall Jackson?

<p>Chancellorsville</p> Signup and view all the answers

At which battle did the onlooking ladies and gentlemen discover that war was no picnic?

<p>First Battle of Bull Run</p> Signup and view all the answers

What did McClellan appreciate that one of Lee's couriers lost before the encounter at Antietam?

<p>cigar wrapper</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which battle was impacted by J.E.B. Stuart's raid of General Pope's headquarters?

<p>Second Battle of Bull Run</p> Signup and view all the answers

What city experienced a siege by the Union army leading to starvation and surrender?

<p>Vicksburg</p> Signup and view all the answers

The city of ____________________ fell to Union forces as a result of the efforts of Admiral David Farragut.

<p>New Orleans</p> Signup and view all the answers

__________________ was Lincoln's running mate in the 1864 election.

<p>Andrew Johnson</p> Signup and view all the answers

In the Battle of ____________________, the Confederate attack called Pickett's Charge resulted in thousands of casualties.

<p>Gettysburg</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Virginia and the ____________________ were warships involved in a significant clash.

<p>Monitor</p> Signup and view all the answers

Lee surrendered at ____________________ Courthouse.

<p>Appomattox</p> Signup and view all the answers

The March to the Sea describes the destructive advance of General ___________________ through the South.

<p>Sherman</p> Signup and view all the answers

General ____________________________ led Union forces to capture important forts and cities protecting the Mississippi River.

<p>Grant</p> Signup and view all the answers

According to William T. Sherman, the 'spinal column of America' was the ____________________ River.

<p>Mississippi</p> Signup and view all the answers

_________________ _____________ _____ ________________ assassinated President Lincoln.

<p>John Wilkes Booth</p> Signup and view all the answers

Proposed by General Scott, the ____________________ Plan was an outline strategy for suppressing the Confederacy.

<p>Anaconda</p> Signup and view all the answers

What Union general replaced George McClellan?

<p>Ambrose Burnside</p> Signup and view all the answers

All of the following goals were part of the North's strategy for winning the war except:

<p>Gaining aid from Britain and France.</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Emancipation Proclamation did all of the following except:

<p>Free all of the slaves.</p> Signup and view all the answers

After Lee had led the South to several victories, the Confederates experienced a defeat in July 1863 at the:

<p>Battle of Gettysburg.</p> Signup and view all the answers

All of the following military innovations were used during the Civil War except:

<p>Poison gas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following men took photographs of troops during the Civil War?

<p>Mathew Brady</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which one of the following generals never served as the Union army commander during the Civil War?

<p>Thomas J. Jackson</p> Signup and view all the answers

Abraham Lincoln's opponent in the 1864 election was:

<p>George McClellan</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Battle of Antietam:

<p>Gave Lincoln opportunity to issue his Emancipation Proclamation.</p> Signup and view all the answers

With the start of the Civil War, the North began to experience all of the following except:

<p>Shortages of army supplies.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Civil War Overview

  • Many men were compelled to serve in Civil War armies due to the draft.
  • The Twenty-Negro Law benefited wealthy Southern landowners.
  • The Union army entered the First Battle of Bull Run with overconfidence and poor preparation.
  • The Emancipation Proclamation could not free slaves in border states or areas under Federal control.

Notable Plans and Strategies

  • The Anaconda Plan was created by Union generals, not by Southern leaders.
  • Lincoln's orders were to make significant advancements and cut off Southern resources during military campaigns.

Key Battles and Leaders

  • The First Battle of Bull Run revealed the brutal reality of war to onlookers.
  • Stonewall Jackson emerged victorious for the Confederates in the First Battle of Bull Run.
  • General Ulysses Grant was recognized for his importance in the Union army, with Lincoln stating, "I cannot spare this man. He fights."
  • Philip Sheridan enforced a strategy to deprive the Shenandoah Valley of resources.
  • The Battle of Gettysburg was crucial, marking a turning point in the war with significant Confederate losses during Pickett's Charge.

Technology and Warfare

  • The Civil War is considered the first modern war due to advancements in military technology and strategies.
  • Innovations included ironclad ships and aerial reconnaissance, but poison gas was not utilized during this period.

Emancipation and African Americans in War

  • Blacks were permitted to join the Union army only after the Emancipation Proclamation was issued.
  • The Proclamation aimed to encourage slaves to escape and incentivize Northerners to fight but did not free all slaves.

Significant Events and Outcomes

  • The Siege of Vicksburg led to the starvation and surrender of Confederate forces, gaining control of the Mississippi River for the Union.
  • New Orleans fell to Union forces due to Admiral David Farragut's naval strategies.
  • The assassination of President Lincoln was carried out by John Wilkes Booth shortly after the war's conclusion.

Political Context

  • Andrew Johnson was Lincoln's running mate in the 1864 election.
  • The 1864 presidential election featured Lincoln against George McClellan.
  • The North's strategy included capturing Richmond, blockading Southern ports, and seizing control of the Mississippi River but did not focus on obtaining aid from Britain and France.

Personal Accounts and Photographs

  • Mathew Brady documented the war through photography, bringing a visual perspective to the conflict.
  • The clash between the Virginia and the Monitor marked a significant development in naval warfare.

Conclusion of the War

  • Lee's surrender at Appomattox Courthouse symbolized the end of the Civil War.
  • General Sherman’s March to the Sea demonstrated a campaign of destruction that aimed to diminish Southern morale and resources.

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This quiz covers the essential aspects of the Civil War, including drafts, major battles, and notable leaders. It highlights significant strategies such as the Anaconda Plan and key events like the First Battle of Bull Run. Test your knowledge on the impacts and outcomes of this pivotal conflict in American history.

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