Question 1

Lincoln issued a Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation following the Battle of ___________________ , which declared slaves to be freed in the Confederate states on January 1, 1863 unless they swore allegiance to the Union.

Accepted Answer

The answer of Lincoln issued a Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation following...

Question 2

Which of the following is not true about the Confederate government?​

Accepted Answer

The Confederate government, under the pressures of war, took significant steps to centralize authority, which contradicted its initial stance on states' rights. This included measures such as conscription, impressment of slaves, and centralized control over military supplies, which reduced the autonomy of individual states.

Question 3

Union forces gained control of the Mississippi river following the Battle of

Accepted Answer

The Union forces gained control of the Mississippi River following the Battle of Vicksburg, which was a significant turning point in the Civil War.

Question 4

The westernmost battle of the Civil War was

Accepted Answer

Glorieta Pass, often referred to as the "Gettysburg of the West," was the westernmost battle of the Civil War, taking place in New Mexico.

Question 5

Guerrilla warfare broke out in which of the border states?​

Accepted Answer

Guerrilla warfare was particularly prevalent in Missouri during the Civil War, with numerous skirmishes and irregular warfare tactics employed by both Union and Confederate sympathizers.

Question 6

After Bull Run, Lincoln turned to ___________________ to lead the army of the Potomac.

Accepted Answer

After the First Battle of Bull Run, President Abraham Lincoln appointed George B. McClellan to lead the Army of the Potomac, hoping he could organize and lead the Union forces to victory.

Question 7

In the North, the Civil War became increasingly unpopular among​

Accepted Answer

The Civil War became increasingly unpopular among working-class laborers in the North due to economic hardships and the fear of losing jobs to freed slaves, along with discontent over the draft laws, which they felt unfairly targeted them while allowing wealthier men to buy their way out of service.

Question 8

Casualties at the Battle of Gettysburg totaled

Accepted Answer

The Battle of Gettysburg, one of the deadliest battles of the American Civil War, resulted in approximately 50,000 casualties, including killed, wounded, captured, or missing soldiers from both the Union and Confederate forces.

Question 9

Which of the following is true about the second year of the Civil War?​

Accepted Answer

All of the statements are true about the second year of the Civil War. Both sides recognized the conflict would be prolonged, Union forces did secure key areas in the West, Confederate generals successfully repelled offensives in Virginia, and both sides indeed struggled with the care of a large number of sick and wounded soldiers.

Question 10

Peace Democrats opposed​

Accepted Answer

Peace Democrats, also known as Copperheads, opposed emancipation, the draft, wartime legislation, and many of Lincoln's policies during the Civil War, making all of these choices correct.

Question 11

Which of the following is true about the Peninsular Campaign?​

Accepted Answer

The Peninsular Campaign took place in Virginia, specifically in the southeastern part of the state, as part of the American Civil War in 1862. It was led by Union General George B. McClellan, not George Meade, and it was not a decisive victory against Robert E. Lee nor did it occur in 1864.

Question 12

In areas secured by the Union army,​

Accepted Answer

In areas secured by the Union army during the Civil War, runaway slaves often sought freedom by fleeing to Union lines. Some Union generals, recognizing the strategic advantage of depriving the Confederacy of labor, placed these escaped slaves in makeshift camps, effectively using them as contraband of war. However, early in the war, there were instances where Union generals returned runaway slaves to their Confederate owners under the Fugitive Slave Act, aiming to maintain the loyalty of the border states. Additionally, President Abraham Lincoln did countermand orders from generals who declared slaves free without his authorization, most notably in the case of General John C. Frémont in Missouri, as Lincoln sought to carefully manage the issue of emancipation without alienating border states or prematurely pushing the agenda before the public and international opinion were ready.

Question 13

The Battle of Gettysburg was a major loss for Confederate General​

Accepted Answer

The Battle of Gettysburg was a major loss for Confederate General Robert E. Lee, marking a turning point in the American Civil War.

Question 14

Which of the following is true about the role of women in the Civil War?​

Accepted Answer

Women played significant roles in the Civil War, including as nurses, where they indeed took lessons from Florence Nightingale's pioneering work during the Crimean War. This involvement marked a significant shift in the perception and roles of women in society, particularly in the field of nursing.

Question 15

Which of the following was a source of tension within the Confederacy?​

Accepted Answer

All of these options were sources of tension within the Confederacy during the American Civil War. The Confederate government's need for men and resources, resistance from non-slaveholders, the draft law allowing for substitutes, and the exemption for plantation overseers all contributed to internal conflicts and dissent.

Question 16

After the passage of the Emancipation Proclamation,

Accepted Answer

All of these statements are correct. After the Emancipation Proclamation, a significant number of slaves did run away, Confederates viewed it as an attempt to incite a race war, most Northerners supported the decree, and Northern Democrats did stoke fears about intermarriage.

Question 17

Greenbacks

Accepted Answer

Greenbacks were issued by the U.S. government, were not backed by silver or gold, and were issued by a national banking system created in 1863.

Question 18

Napoleon III installed Archduke Maximilianof Austria as Emperor of

Accepted Answer

Napoleon III of France installed Archduke Maximilian of Austria as the Emperor of Mexico in an attempt to establish a French-backed monarchy in the Americas, which lasted from 1864 to 1867.

Question 19

After Union forces secured the territory,West Virginia joined the Union in

Accepted Answer

West Virginia became a state and joined the Union on June 20, 1863, after separating from Virginia during the Civil War.

Question 20

The Sand Creek Massacre was an attack on​

Accepted Answer

The Sand Creek Massacre was an attack on Cheyenne and Arapaho Indians by a Colorado U.S. Cavalry unit in 1864, resulting in the death of more than 150 Native American people, most of whom were women, children, and the elderly.

Quiz 13: The American Civil War, 1861-1865

Lincoln issued a Preliminary Emancipation Proclamation following the Battle of ___________________ , which declared slaves to be freed in the Confederate states on January 1, 1863 unless they swore allegiance to the Union.

Which of the following is not true about the Confederate government?​

Union forces gained control of the Mississippi river following the Battle of

The westernmost battle of the Civil War was

Guerrilla warfare broke out in which of the border states?​

After Bull Run, Lincoln turned to ___________________ to lead the army of the Potomac.

In the North, the Civil War became increasingly unpopular among​

Casualties at the Battle of Gettysburg totaled

Which of the following is true about the second year of the Civil War?​

Peace Democrats opposed​

Which of the following is true about the Peninsular Campaign?​

In areas secured by the Union army,​

The Battle of Gettysburg was a major loss for Confederate General​

Which of the following is true about the role of women in the Civil War?​

Which of the following was a source of tension within the Confederacy?​

After the passage of the Emancipation Proclamation,

Greenbacks

Napoleon III installed Archduke Maximilianof Austria as Emperor of

After Union forces secured the territory,West Virginia joined the Union in

The Sand Creek Massacre was an attack on​

Which of the following is not true about the Confederate government?

Guerrilla warfare broke out in which of the border states?

In the North, the Civil War became increasingly unpopular among

Which of the following is true about the second year of the Civil War?

Peace Democrats opposed

Which of the following is true about the Peninsular Campaign?

In areas secured by the Union army,

The Battle of Gettysburg was a major loss for Confederate General

Which of the following is true about the role of women in the Civil War?

Which of the following was a source of tension within the Confederacy?

The Sand Creek Massacre was an attack on