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Chapter 14
American History
Question | Answer |
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What liberty did Southerners try to protect with their secession? | The liberty to own, buy, sell, and transport slaves |
Why did Confederates open fire on Fort Sumter on April 12, 1861? | Lincoln was sending military supplies to the Union Installation |
What was the title of the Union's plan to squeeze the Confederacy into submission? | Anaconda plan |
The Battle of Antietam (Sharpsburg) had what important political consequence in addition to its military significance? | It enabled President Lincoln to issue the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation |
Which statement about the Emancipation Proclamation is not correct? | It eliminated slavery in the United States |
The New York City Draft Riots in the Summer of 1863 | targeted African Americans |
What crucial difference did General Grant introduce to the Union Strategy in 1864? | He kept constant pressure on Lee's and Johnston's armies |
General Sherman's troops liberated | Atlanta |
How many men are estimated to have died in the Civil War? | 650,000 |
African American soldier's constituted what percentage of the union army? | 10% |