The Civil War: 1862 Overview

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What was the main goal of the Anaconda Plan?

To force a quick Confederate surrender through conflict and loss of life

To capture the Confederate capital of Richmond

To starve the Confederate States of supplies and resources through a naval blockade (correct)

To divide the Confederate States in half by controlling the Mississippi River

Why did President Lincoln replace General McClellan with General Burnside?

McClellan was unable to raise and train a strong army

McClellan refused to respect President Lincoln's orders and demands (correct)

McClellan failed to follow up on the Union victory at the Battle of Antietam Creek

McClellan was too aggressive in pursuing Confederate troops

What was the purpose of the Union's campaign to capture the Confederate capital of Richmond?

To prevent the Confederacy from trading with other countries

To force the Confederacy to surrender by capturing their capital

To keep the Union's attention focused on the Shenandoah Valley

To cripple the South's supplies by controlling or destroying their factories (correct)

What was the significance of the Battle of Hampton Roads?

It marked the first time two ironclad warships faced off against each other Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of the Army of Virginia under Maj. Gen. John Pope?

To support General McClellan in the siege of the Confederate capital of Richmond Signup and view all the answers

Which battle resulted in the deadliest one-day fight of the Civil War?

The Battle of Antietam Signup and view all the answers

What was the primary objective of the Union forces in controlling the Mississippi River?

To effectively cut the Confederacy in half Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following battles took place in Missouri?

The Battle of Kirksville Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Battle of Antietam for the Confederacy?

It stopped Lee's advance northward and prevented foreign recognition Signup and view all the answers

Which Confederate general led the forces using guerilla warfare tactics in Missouri?

General Sterling Price Signup and view all the answers

What was the main reason the Southern states seceded from the Union?

They wanted to preserve the institution of slavery Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following advantages did the Union have over the Confederacy at the start of the Civil War?

Both a and b Signup and view all the answers

What was the goal of General Winfield Scott's Anaconda Plan?

To surround and gradually squeeze the Confederacy into submission Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial perception of the Confederacy's chances of winning the Civil War?

The Confederacy was expected to quickly surrender Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Battle of Antietam for the Union?

It convinced the British and French not to recognize the Confederacy Signup and view all the answers

Why was control of the Mississippi River crucial for the Union?

It effectively cut the Confederacy in half, limiting supplies to Richmond Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Battle of Fredericksburg?

A Confederate victory, one of the most significant battles of the Civil War Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following statements about the fighting in Missouri is true?

Over 1,000 battles were fought in Missouri during the Civil War Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Battle of Shiloh for the Union forces?

It forced the Confederate retreat after initial success against Grant Signup and view all the answers

What was a key advantage the Union had over the Confederacy in the early stages of the Civil War?

The Union controlled most of the nation's manufacturing capabilities. Signup and view all the answers

Why did General Winfield Scott propose the Anaconda Plan?

To force the surrender of the Confederacy with minimal loss of life. Signup and view all the answers

What was a key factor that initially led to the South's secession from the Union?

Disagreements over the expansion of slavery into new territories. Signup and view all the answers

What was the initial perception of the Confederacy's chances of winning the Civil War?

The Confederacy was expected to lose due to its lack of resources. Signup and view all the answers

Based on the information provided, what can be inferred about the early stages of the Civil War?

The Union underestimated the determination of the Confederate forces. Signup and view all the answers

What was General McClellan's main weakness as a commander?

He was too cautious and hesitant in his actions, allowing the Confederates to escape and regroup. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of the Peninsula Campaign?

McClellan's strategic mistakes allowed the Confederates to reinforce and drive the Union forces back out of Virginia. Signup and view all the answers

What was the significance of General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson's actions during the Valley Campaign?

He forced the Union to divert resources away from the goal of capturing Richmond. Signup and view all the answers

What was the outcome of the Battle of Hampton Roads?

Neither ship was able to pierce the other's armor, resulting in a stalemate. Signup and view all the answers

What was the purpose of the Army of Virginia under Maj. Gen. John Pope?

To support General McClellan's siege of Richmond. Signup and view all the answers

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What was the main goal of the Anaconda Plan?

Why did President Lincoln replace General McClellan with General Burnside?

What was the purpose of the Union's campaign to capture the Confederate capital of Richmond?

What was the significance of the Battle of Hampton Roads?

What was the goal of the Army of Virginia under Maj. Gen. John Pope?

Which battle resulted in the deadliest one-day fight of the Civil War?

What was the primary objective of the Union forces in controlling the Mississippi River?

Which of the following battles took place in Missouri?

What was the significance of the Battle of Antietam for the Confederacy?

Which Confederate general led the forces using guerilla warfare tactics in Missouri?

What was the main reason the Southern states seceded from the Union?

Which of the following advantages did the Union have over the Confederacy at the start of the Civil War?

What was the goal of General Winfield Scott's Anaconda Plan?

What was the initial perception of the Confederacy's chances of winning the Civil War?

What was the significance of the Battle of Antietam for the Union?

Why was control of the Mississippi River crucial for the Union?

What was the outcome of the Battle of Fredericksburg?

Which of the following statements about the fighting in Missouri is true?

What was the significance of the Battle of Shiloh for the Union forces?

What was a key advantage the Union had over the Confederacy in the early stages of the Civil War?

Why did General Winfield Scott propose the Anaconda Plan?

What was a key factor that initially led to the South's secession from the Union?

What was the initial perception of the Confederacy's chances of winning the Civil War?

Based on the information provided, what can be inferred about the early stages of the Civil War?

What was General McClellan's main weakness as a commander?

What was the significance of the Peninsula Campaign?

What was the significance of General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson's actions during the Valley Campaign?

What was the outcome of the Battle of Hampton Roads?

What was the purpose of the Army of Virginia under Maj. Gen. John Pope?

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