Name one battle that was a turning point in the war.
Battle of Gettysburg, Battle of Antietam
What was the draft?
the selection of people to serve in an army whether or not they wish to serve
What did armies build to protect themselves in battle?
Trenches and dirt walls
The invention of the ___________ allowed the Confederate army to send messages quickly.
Telegraph
President Abraham Lincoln wanted the North to fight in the Civil War in order to
help the farmers in the North
split the United States into regions
establish colonies in the United States
keep the United States as one country
Many troops replaced muskets with rifles because rifles
were made from much cheaper materials.
used less ammunition
could shoot more accurately over long distances.
weighed much less than other weapons
What was the biscuit that Northerners ate called?
Hardtack
What was a benefit of the Civil War for women in the North and South?
They gained the right to vote.
They had more job opportunities during the war.
They were allowed to join the army during the war.
They earned higher wages.
The South suffered from shortages of food and other goods during the Civil War because
factories usually only made goods for the soldiers.
people migrated out of the cities into the country.
businesses shut down since they lost many customers.
battles during the war mostly took place in the South.
What was the outcome of the Civil War when it ended in 1865?
The Confederates won the war after attacking the Union army.
The Confederates formed a pact with the Union army.
The Confederates signed a treaty with Abraham Lincoln.
The Confederates surrendered and the Union was preserved.
True or False: Some families fought on opposite sides of the war.
True
What was the reason for fighting the Civil War from the perspective of a Confederate soldier?
To preserve the right to enslave people
