Question 1

The U.S. Military Telegraph Corps was headed by Thomas Scott and what future tycoon?

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A)   John D. Rockefeller
B)   Cornelius Vanderbilt
C)   J. Pierpont Morgan
D)   Jay Gould
E)   Andrew CarnegieF) A) and B)
G) A) and C)

Question 2

General McClellan was a great trainer of soldiers, but his excessive caution often exasperated Lincoln.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 3

Lincoln dared to fight the Civil War without a formal declaration of war, but he did not dare suspend habeas corpus.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 4

Discuss the strengths and weaknesses of Ulysses S. Grant and RobertE. Lee as military commanders.

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Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee were two of the most prominent military commanders during the American Civil War. Each had their own strengths and weaknesses that shaped their effectiveness on the battlefield.

Strengths of Ulysses S. Grant:
1. Strategic Vision: Grant had a clear understanding of the overall objectives of the war and was able to develop and execute long-term strategic plans.
2. Tenacity: Grant was known for his determination and willingness to engage in prolonged battles, as seen in the Siege of Vicksburg and the Overland Campaign.
3. Leadership: Grant had the ability to inspire and lead his troops, earning their respect and loyalty.

Weaknesses of Ulysses S. Grant:
1. Casualties: Grant's aggressive tactics often led to high casualties among his troops, which was a significant weakness.
2. Lack of Flexibility: Grant's reliance on frontal assaults and attrition warfare limited his ability to adapt to changing battlefield conditions.

Strengths of Robert E. Lee:
1. Tactical Genius: Lee had a keen understanding of battlefield tactics and was able to consistently outmaneuver and outsmart his opponents.
2. Inspirational Leadership: Lee's charisma and ability to lead by example made him a beloved figure among his troops.
3. Defensive Warfare: Lee was particularly skilled at defensive warfare and was able to hold off much larger Union forces in battles such as Fredericksburg and Chancellorsville.

Weaknesses of Robert E. Lee:
1. Overextension: Lee's aggressive and audacious tactics sometimes led to overextension and vulnerability, as seen in the Battle of Gettysburg.
2. Lack of Resources: Lee's army often suffered from lack of resources, including food, supplies, and manpower, which limited his ability to sustain prolonged campaigns.

In conclusion, both Grant and Lee were exceptional military commanders with their own unique strengths and weaknesses. Grant's strategic vision and tenacity were balanced by his high casualties and lack of flexibility, while Lee's tactical genius and inspirational leadership were offset by his overextension and lack of resources. These factors ultimately shaped their effectiveness and outcomes on the battlefield.

Question 5

The Peninsular campaign in 1862

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A)   saw General George McClellan plan an ambitious assault on Charleston, South Carolina.
B)   was an example of General McClellan's conservative approach to battle.
C)   ultimately ended in a major Union victory and signaled a turning point in the war.
D)   saw the first Confederate siege of Washington, D.C.
E)   All these answers are correct.F) B) and D)
G) A) and E)

Question 6

The material advantages of the South were obvious right from the start of the war.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 7

As a supporter of land operations, the Union naval presence was particularly important on the

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A)   Chesapeake.
B)   western rivers.
C)   southern gulf.
D)   Great Lakes.
E)   Outer Banks.F) C) and E)
G) All of the above

Question 8

Why did the North have to effectively destroy much of the South in order to the win the Civil War?

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Question 9

In the Confederacy during the Civil War,

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A)   Southern politicians were strongly united in supporting secession and the war.
B)   formal political parties quickly developed.
C)   President Jefferson Davis developed a reputation for reckless political action.
D)   many Southerners resisted efforts by the Davis government to exert its authority.
E)   the national government was almost completely impotent in its dealings with the states.F) D) and E)
G) A) and B)

Question 10

The Union's Committee on the Conduct of the War

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A)   greatly interfered with the military chain of command and the conduct of the war.
B)   was organized by President Abraham Lincoln.
C)   limited the financial expenditures by the military.
D)   criticized Union generals for having too many combat deaths on both sides.
E)   was consistently opposed by Radical Republicans such as Benjamin Wade.F) B) and E)
G) A) and C) A

Question 11

The Confederate constitution explicitly acknowledged the sovereignty of individual states and the right of secession.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 12

In the Confederacy, a military draft

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A)   was not considered necessary until the last months of the Civil War.
B)   never allowed for the hiring of substitutes.
C)   compelled slaves to serve as soldiers.
D)   aroused opposition from poorer whites for its expensive substitute policy.
E)   forced all white males between the ages of 18 and 25 to serve for three years.F) B) and E)
G) B) and C)

Question 13

The wartime South saw

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A)   an increase in the sale of cotton overseas.
B)   numerous bloody slave revolts.
C)   almost no black-market commerce.
D)   a significant decline in the production of goods.
E)   women forced out of the public sphere.F) C) and D)
G) A) and C)

Question 14

In 1861, the so-called Trent affair

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A)   saw the capture of Union diplomats by the Confederate government.
B)   created an international diplomatic crisis for Abraham Lincoln.
C)   led England to form closer political ties with the Lincoln administration.
D)   resulted in France recalling its ambassador from the United States.
E)   was eventually resolved with an indirect apology by England.F) C) and E)
G) A) and E)

Question 15

In the Civil War, at lower levels of military command,

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A)   Northern and Southern commanders had markedly different backgrounds.
B)   amateur officers played important roles in both the Union and Confederate armies.
C)   professional officers on both sides were mostly Ivy League graduates.
D)   amateur officers played important roles in both the Union and Confederate armies; and the professional officers on both sides were mostly Ivy League graduates.
E)   None of these answers is correct.F) A) and B)
G) B) and D)

Question 16

During the Civil War, as a result of new technology in weapons,

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A)   infantry troops began to fight standing in line formations.
B)   the Gatling gun became the primary combat weapon.
C)   battlefields became more organized.
D)   organized infantry did not fight in formation.
E)   soldiers were forced to carry rudimentary gas masks.F) All of the above
G) A) and B)

Question 17

African American mortality rates in the war were higher than that of whites.

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A) True 
 B)False

Question 18

What methods did President Lincoln use to suppress popular opposition to the war in the North?

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Question 19

The battle at ________ proved to be a devastating defeat for McClellan's replacement, General AmbroseE. Burnside.

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Question 20

Not until 1864 did Lincoln find a military commander he could trust: ________.

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Ulysses S. Grant

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