Because the South was stuck in an antiquated form of commerce it
could be said that the South supported what type of economy?
An agrarian
True or False, westward expansion of cotton farming caused the second
great migration of blacks.
TRUE
True or False, most plantation owners provided food, shelter, and
clothing, to their slaves.
TRUE
What slave rebellion that took place in Virginia and scared whites
throughout the South?
Ireland
True or False, Irish immigrants replaced female workers and by 1860
made up more than 50% of the labor force in the South.
FALSE
By 1860 what new technology was considered a valuable internal improvement?
Canals
What was the major cause of the economic downturn that lead to the
�panic of 1857�?
Return of Russian Wheat
Henry Clay�s Compromise of 1850 was in reality short lived and lasted
only four years. But what aspect of the 1850 Compromise created a
larger schism between the North and South?
Changes made to the Fugitive Slave Act
True or False, the underground railroad moved a hundred thousand or
more runaway slaves to Canada and northern abolitionists were willing
to hid and support all runaways.
FALSE
The Young America movement sought to obtain territory in the
Caribbean especially (Cuba) which northerners believed was an attempt
add an additional slave states to the Union. But what Asian country
was also a part of U.S. expansionism in 1854?
Japan
Mostly derived from nativists, this political group was a national
organization and elected many of their political representatives to
government office. They disliked the Irish, Catholics, Blacks, and yet
in the North many if not most disliked slavery, name the political organization.
The Know-Nothings
What society could be said to have caused the political situation to
spin out of control in Kansas, leading to what is commonly referred to
as �Bleeding Kansas�
The Society to increase Slavery
What person is said to be responsible for the violence that occurred
in Kansas and lead to John Brown�s aggressive acts against proslavery citizens?
President Pierce
True or False, Chief Justice Taney�s decision in the Dredd Scott case
was seen a political victory for the South and angered many in the
North because they believed the South would now attempt to extend its
peculiar institution
FALSE
Who was captured by Robert E, Lee then tried and convicted of murder,
then hanged and yet to many within the North died as a martyr?
John Brown
Which of the follow men did not campaign, but still won the election
of 1860?
Lincoln
What state was the first to call for and supported secession? Write
the name of the state _________________________________________________________
South Carolina
I am not the only student of history who claimed that had James
Buchanan been a stronger president it is possible that the Civil War
would not have occurred. Unable to make a political decision he simply
walked D.C., aimlessly. But who used logic and maintained calm during
the early secession crisis, and not unlike Professor Coccia, he too
grew a beard, yep, write the full name to whom I am referring. _________________________________________________________
Andrew Jackson
Yes, or No, did Lincoln try to resolve the issue of slavery by
stating, southern institutions were in no danger from his administration?
Yes
What fort was bombarded for about thirty-four hours and was
eventually surrendered to the South by Union troops?
Ft. Sumter
What Civil War battle took place along the banks of the Potomac
River, was complete with public onlookers, and is the location where
Thomas J. Jackson, became forever known as �stonewall�
Bull Run
What political group became increasingly influential during the Civil War?
Radical Republicans
What is the name of the famous Copperhead and Peace Democrat who was
eventually deported to southern territory during the Civil War?
Clement L. Vallandigham
In an effort to secure funding for their war effort who did the
Confederacy hope to continue to doing business with?
England
What Union General was so shaken by the death and carnage after the
Battle of Shiloh that he let the Confederates escape and was then
striped of his command.
Ulysses S. Grant
The Union had a plan that was designed to starve the South into
submission, name it.
The Anaconda Plan
What Union military commander was very egotistical and did not like
to engage the enemy during battle, was often beaten and outsmarted by
General Lee, but was very good at training and supplying his men?
McClellan
True or False, after the Union victory at Antietam Creek President
Lincoln decided it was time to announce the Emancipation of all
slaves. Once he delivered his �Emancipation Proclamation� all slaves
were freed.
FALSE
Name the famous general who said, �It is well that war is so
terrible-we should grow too fond of it!�
General Robert E. Lee
What Union general was put into high command of the Army of the
Potomac even though it is reported that he thwarted the military
efforts of General Burnside, and suggested the country was in need of
a dictator?
Hooker
What battle is considered by many to be the turning point of the
Civil War?
Gettysburg
Lincoln said this of what Union general, �if I knew what brand
�..favored, he would send a barrel of it to some of his other generals.�
Grant
Who laid siege to Vicksburg, MS and revitalized his military career?
Grant
One was a drunk, the other was at times crazy.
Grant and Sherman
He aided Grant win the day in Chattanooga, TN with 100,000 men took
Atlanta, and finally marched to the sea, who was he?
Sherman
Hatred and prejudice against a centralized authority effected what
sides ability to use scare resources?___________________________________
South or Confederacy
True or False, Lt. Harry T. Buford was a woman who disguised herself
as a man
TRUE
Name the �angel of the battlefield�___________________________
Clara Barton
True or False, in the end over 600,000 Confederates lost their lives
during the Civil War.
FALSE