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Why were turning point battles not enough to end the Civil War?
Why were turning point battles not enough to end the Civil War?
- The South greatly outnumbered the North in population.
- The South had a strong economy and abundant resources.
- The Union destroyed the Confederacy's transportation infrastructure. (correct)
- The defeat at Gettysburg boosted Lee's hopes of victories.
What major disadvantage did the southern economy face during the Civil War?
What major disadvantage did the southern economy face during the Civil War?
- Strong industry to turn cotton into textiles (correct)
- British assistance in financing the war
- Decreased inflation rates
- Dependence on trade with the Union
What impact did General Sherman's March to the Sea have on the Confederacy's transportation?
What impact did General Sherman's March to the Sea have on the Confederacy's transportation?
- It destroyed the railroads leading to Atlanta and cut off resources. (correct)
- It improved their ability to transport goods across regions.
- It strengthened their railroads leading to Atlanta.
- It had no effect on their transportation infrastructure.
How did inflation impact the southern economy during the Civil War?
How did inflation impact the southern economy during the Civil War?
Why were some British citizens against interfering in the Civil War?
Why were some British citizens against interfering in the Civil War?
What event is considered a turning point in the Civil War?
What event is considered a turning point in the Civil War?
Why was General Burnside replaced as the Union commander?
Why was General Burnside replaced as the Union commander?
What was General Hooker's nickname?
What was General Hooker's nickname?
What was General Hooker's strategy at Chancellorsville?
What was General Hooker's strategy at Chancellorsville?
Why did the plan to trap General Lee at Chancellorsville fail?
Why did the plan to trap General Lee at Chancellorsville fail?
Why was the death of Stonewall Jackson considered a major blow to the Confederacy?
Why was the death of Stonewall Jackson considered a major blow to the Confederacy?
What impact did Stonewall Jackson's death have on future Confederate plans?
What impact did Stonewall Jackson's death have on future Confederate plans?
How did the Battle of Gettysburg contribute to the Confederate loss?
How did the Battle of Gettysburg contribute to the Confederate loss?
Why was Vicksburg considered a turning point in the Civil War?
Why was Vicksburg considered a turning point in the Civil War?
Why was controlling the Mississippi River important during the Civil War?
Why was controlling the Mississippi River important during the Civil War?
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