Download Civil War Review Sheet

Civil War Review Sheet
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Use your notebook and textbook to help you locate the answers to these questions. Each section of questions has a
heading of a location or handout in which you may find the answer or get help in thinking it. Use these
questions/answers to help you prepare for an in-class open notebook quiz.
Format:
Multiple Choice, Matching, True/False, Document Analysis
Resources of the North and South/Advantages and Disadvantages
What were Northern advantages? Name at least 3
What were southern advantages? Name at least 3
What are some problems /disadvantages each side will face? Name 3 each
How could the North have more casualties and still win the war?
Civil War Battles/Strategy
What was the Union’s war strategy?
What was the Confederacy’s war strategy?
Who did the Confederacy want to gain support from? Why?
What was the Emancipation Proclamation? What was its goal? How is this a battle strategy?
What was the significance of each of the following battles?
First Bull Run?
Gettysburg?
Chancellorsville?
Vicksburg?
Appomattox?
Women in War
How did women contribute to the war effort?
African Americans in War
What was the first African American regiment to serve in the CW? The Massachusetts 54th
Who led this group? Robert Gould Shaw
What discrimination did they face- from their own side (the Union)?
From Confederates?
Do Desperate Times call for Desperate Measures?
Why did both armies use a draft?
How could men “get out” of the draft?
Know at least three controversial tactics used by Lincoln
to win the Civil War.
How did Sherman attack Georgia?
Surrender
When and Why did Lee surrender? Where?
What were the four terms of surrender?
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Bonus
During the Civil War, what were other names for the “North” and “South?”
The Civil War is often referred to by a different name in the South. What is it and why is this important?
Who were famous Civil War generals found on both sides?
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