Turning Points

Question 1

The Civil War inspired a number of enslaved people to

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escape to Northern states.

Question 2

Clara Barton’s work during the Civil War led to

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the formation of the Red Cross.

Question 3

Compared to work done by women in the North during the Civil War, women in the South often

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ran plantations.

Question 4

During the Civil War, rising inflation in the North meant that

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the cost of food and other items skyrocketed.

Question 5

Which of the following groups opposed the Civil War?

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Copperheads

Question 6

Why was General George McClellan’s leadership a disadvantage for the North during the Civil War?

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He was too cautious.

Question 7

Generals George McClellan and Robert E. Lee both

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had past military education and experience.

Question 8

The North’s control of railroads gave it an advantage during the Civil War because it could

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move more men and supplies.

Question 9

How did the Union blockade of the southern coast affect the Confederacy?

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It contributed to shortages of weapons and food.

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