12 November 2008, 7:53 am
1. As the Civil War began, the south planned A. Defensive War B. War of attack C. Blockade of Northern Ports. D. War at sea 2. After the Battles of Shiloh and Antietam A. Northern generals pushed Lee's army out of Virginia B. Both sides realized the war would be long and difficult. C. Lincoln began to consider ending the war. D. Lee began marching his army toward Washington D.C. 3. During the war, the Confederate government A. Offered freedom to slaves if they would join the army. B. Refused to hold a draft. C. Ignored the opionions of England and France. D. Had difficulty gaining cooperation from local governments. 4. In 1863, Lee marched to Gettysburg with the goal of A. Splitting the Union in two. B. Taking revenge for his defeat at Fredericksburg. C. Fleeing Union troops in Virginia. D. Winning a victory on Northern soil. 5. The Battles of Gettysburg and Vicksburg were A. Northern victories which caused the surrender of Lee's army. B. Southern victories which convinced foreign countries to support the south. C. Northern victories which were the turning points of the Civil War. D. Southern victories which secured the South's control over the Mississippi River.... Read More »