1. Key Events & Battles of the Civil War Unit 5b Test Review Standard SS8H6b

2. Question 1 The Union blockade was NOT effective because the Confederacy had plenty of factories to produce much needed goods…The Union blockade was NOT effective because the Confederacy had plenty of factories to produce much needed goods… FALSE

3. Question 2 Who ran/operated Andersonville prison?Who ran/operated Andersonville prison? Which soldiers were held at Andersonville?Which soldiers were held at Andersonville? Confederates OR Union

4. Question 8 Which side was led by General Robert E. Lee?Which side was led by General Robert E. Lee? Which side was led by Ulysses S. Grant?Which side was led by Ulysses S. Grant? Confederates OR Union

5. Question 4 Where did the battle of Gettysburg take place?Where did the battle of Gettysburg take place? Washington, D.C. Washington, D.C.PennsylvaniaMarylandVirginia

6. Question 5 Which side won the battle of Gettysburg?Which side won the battle of Gettysburg? Confederacy Union Confederacy Union

7. Question 6 Why did Gen. William T. Sherman burn the city of Atlanta?Why did Gen. William T. Sherman burn the city of Atlanta? He did not burn Atlanta He did not burn Atlanta It was the 2 nd most important city of the Confederacy He wanted to drive out the remaining slaves He wanted to present it as a gift to President Lincoln

8. Question 7 What types of things did the Union blockade prevent from getting to the Confederate states?What types of things did the Union blockade prevent from getting to the Confederate states? Weapons, ammo, clothes & food

9. Question 8 Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning the battle of Antietam?Which of the following statements is TRUE concerning the battle of Antietam? A.The battle is remembered as the “bloodiest day of the war” B.The battle lasted only twenty minutes C.More soldiers die in this battle than in any other American war before D.Both A & C E.None of the above

10. Question 9 The battle of Antietam is known as:The battle of Antietam is known as: The bloodiest _____________________________________ of the war

11. Question 10 Why was the battle of Gettysburg a turning point in the war ?Why was the battle of Gettysburg a turning point in the war ? _____________________________________________________________________________________________

12. Question 11 Which document stated that if Southern states surrendered by January 1, 1863, they would be allowed to keep their slaves?Which document stated that if Southern states surrendered by January 1, 1863, they would be allowed to keep their slaves? The ______________________________________________________________ ______________________________________________________

13. Question 12 In which battle did the Confederacy win, but failed to pursue the retreating Union army into Tennessee ?In which battle did the Confederacy win, but failed to pursue the retreating Union army into Tennessee ? _____________________________________________________________________________________________

14. Question 13 Where did the battle of Antietam take place?Where did the battle of Antietam take place? PennsylvaniaMarylandVirginia Washington, D.C.

15. Question 14 The North Which side is known as the Union?Which side is known as the Union? The South Which side is known as the Confederacy? Which side is known as the Confederacy?

16. Question 15 What other major city in Georgia did Gen. William T. Sherman capture?What other major city in Georgia did Gen. William T. Sherman capture? AugustaMariettaSavannahMacon