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?

Railroads and the Mississippi River

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

It destroyed the railroads leading to Atlanta

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

They lacked the industry to turn cotton into textiles

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

Some British citizens were strongly against interference due to the South's reliance on slavery

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

Inflation and printing of money

Which battle was a turning point in the Civil War?

Gettysburg

Who was the Union general replaced by General Joseph Hooker?

General Burnside

What was the outcome of the charge at Fredericksburg?

Confederate victory

What was General Joseph Hooker's nickname?

Fighting Joe

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

They were turning points in the war

Who was Stonewall Jackson?

A Confederate general

Which battle was the deadliest of the Civil War?

Gettysburg

What was the significance of the Battle of Chancellorsville?

It was a major turning point for the Confederacy

Why was Vicksburg a turning point in the war?

It marked the beginning of the end for the Confederacy

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

All of the above

Discover the pivotal moment that turned the tide of the Civil War in this quiz. Explore the events leading up to the turning point and test your knowledge on the key battle that shifted the course of history.

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