The Civil War at Home

Question 1

Which statement best describes the contributions of Harriet Tubman during the Civil War?

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Tubman was an abolitionist who worked as a spy for the Union Army to help the war effort.

Question 2

France and Britain responded to the Emancipation Proclamation by

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refusing to recognize the Confederacy.

Question 3

The Emancipation Proclamation affected the Union’s Civil War efforts by

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increasing the number of troops who could join the Union.

Question 4

Which of the following groups often engaged in work slowdowns during the Civil War?

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enslaved African Americans

Question 5

President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation after

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the Union’s effectiveness at the Battle of Antietam.

Question 6

In 1863, African American involvement in the Civil War changed due to a new law that

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permitted African Americans to enlist in the military.

Question 7

Which statement best describes the contributions of Frederick Douglass during the Civil War?

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Douglass was an abolitionist who encouraged the Union to allow African Americans to enlist.

Question 8

Which example best shows the contribution of African American troops during the Civil War?

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the Battle at Fort Wagner

Question 9

Before he could issue the Emancipation Proclamation, President Lincoln waited for

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a successful Union military action.

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