Unit 6 Honors History Study Guide

Study guide

In what ways did the economic differences of the North and South impact their military strategies?

The North had a more diverse industrial economy, which allowed it to sustain the war effort longer, while the South relied mainly on agriculture.

In what way did Abraham Lincoln influence the Union’s strategy?

He emphasized the importance of emancipation, which changed the purpose of the war to include ending slavery.

Why was the Selma Arsenal crucial to the Confederacy?

It served as a prison for Union soldiers.

The Battle of Mobile Bay was important because:

It secured Union control of a major Confederate port.

How did guerrilla warfare impact the Civil War?

It allowed prisoners and soldiers to escape and created instability.

Which of the following best describes the role of the US Sanitary Commission?

It provided medical care and supplies to soldiers and improved sanitary conditions.

Which of the following best describes the impact of anesthesia during the Civil War?

It reduced the suffering of wounded soldiers during surgery.

What was the impact of using railroads for transporting troops and supplies?

It allowed armies to move troops and supplies more efficiently.

What was one of the major limitations of the Emancipation Proclamation?

It only freed enslaved people in Confederate territories.

Which of the following best describes the significance of Juneteenth?

It marks the day enslaved people in Texas learned that they were free.

Compare and contrast the military strategies of the Union and the Confederacy.

The Union used a strategy of total war and relied on its industrial strength and resources, while the Confederacy used a defensive strategy to try to outlast the Union. The Union’s advantages ultimately led to victory.

Evaluate the long-term effects of the Emancipation Proclamation.

It changed the purpose of the Civil War to include ending slavery, led to the 13th Amendment, and allowed Black soldiers to join the Union Army, strengthening its forces.

Arsenal

A collection of weapons and military equipment stored by a country, person, or group.

Blockade

An act of sealing off a place to prevent goods or people from entering or leaving.

Fleet

A group of ships sailing together or under the same ownership.

Conscription

Compulsory enlistment for state service, typically into the armed forces.

Guerrilla Warfare

Actions or activities performed in an irregular way, often without formal authorization.

Martial Law

Military control over normal civilian functions, often involving suspension of ordinary law.

Draft

To conscript people for military service.

Sanitary

Conditions that affect hygiene and health.

Technology

The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.

Emancipation

The act or process of being set free from legal, social, or political restrictions.

Proclamation

A public or official announcement, especially one dealing with a matter of great importance.