The Turning Point
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Which transportation routes were crucial for the movement of goods and resources in the South during the Civil War?

  • Airports and seaports
  • Bridges and tunnels
  • Highways and canals
  • Railroads and the Mississippi River (correct)

    • What impact did General Sherman's March to the Sea have on the Confederacy?

  • It increased trade with the Union
  • It destroyed the railroads leading to Atlanta (correct)
  • It strengthened the southern economy
  • It encouraged other countries to support the Confederacy

    • Why did the South struggle to build their economy during the Civil War?

  • They were unable to establish trade with other countries
  • They faced high taxes from the Union
  • They lacked the industry to turn cotton into textiles (correct)
  • They had limited access to natural resources

    • Why did Britain decide to stay out of the Civil War?

    <p>Some British citizens were strongly against interference due to the South's reliance on slavery</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What caused the Confederate dollar to lose its value during the Civil War?

    <p>Inflation and printing of money</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which battle was a turning point in the Civil War?

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

    Who was the Union general replaced by General Joseph Hooker?

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

    What was the outcome of the charge at Fredericksburg?

    <p>Confederate victory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was General Joseph Hooker's nickname?

    <p>Fighting Joe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the significance of the events at Chancellorsville, Gettysburg, and Vicksburg?

    <p>They were turning points in the war</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who was Stonewall Jackson?

    <p>A Confederate general</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which battle was the deadliest of the Civil War?

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

    What was the significance of the Battle of Chancellorsville?

    <p>It was a major turning point for the Confederacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Why was Vicksburg a turning point in the war?

    <p>It marked the beginning of the end for the Confederacy</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What were some contributing factors to the conclusion of the Civil War?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

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