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

B. The North could last longer due to industrial resources while the South faced a lack of resources.

In what ways did Abraham Lincoln influence the Union's strategy?

D. He emphasized the importance of emancipation, which changed the nature of the war.

The Battle of Vicksburg was crucial to the Civil War because:

A. It served as a means for Union control over the Mississippi River.

The Battle of Shiloh was important because:

D. It established a new Confederate capital.

How did the Battle of Antietam impact the Civil War?

B. It allowed Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation.

Which of the following best describes the role of the U.S. Sanitary Commission?

D. 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?

C. It reduced the suffering of wounded soldiers.

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

B. It allowed armies to move longer distances with faster access to supplies.

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

C. It only freed enslaved people in Confederate territories.

Which of the following best describes the significance of Juneteenth?

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

Compare/Contrast Union vs Confederate Strategy

The Union used the Anaconda Plan (blockades/Mississippi control) while the South used a defensive strategy to outlast the North.

Long-term effects of the Emancipation Proclamation

It shifted the war's focus to ending slavery, kept Europe from helping the South, and led to the 13th Amendment.

Arsenal

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

Blockade

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

Conscription

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

Guerrilla

Actions or activities performed in an impromptu way often without authorization.

Martial Law

Military government involving the suspension of ordinary law.

Draft

A summons for military service.

Sanitary

Conditions that affect hygiene and health.

Technology

The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes.

Emancipation

The fact 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.