Mary asks…
Quick History Questions?
1.What happened at the Battle of Bull Run?
A.Picnickers watched a quick Union victory.
B.Confederate reinforcements with Stonewall Jackson forced a Union Retreat
C.Union troops with General Irwin McDowell defeated the Confederates by digging strategic trenches in the surrounding forests.
D.Confederate troops overtook Union forts and quickly occupied most of southern Maryland.
2.What did the Union do to prevent the South from being able to trade with and obtain supplies from outside countries?
A.Blockaded southern ports along the east coast of the United States.
B.Attacked supply ships that were leaving southern ports.
C.Captured manufacturing facilities in the South so that goods could not be produced.
D.Took possession of shipments from other countries before they could reach the Confederacy.
3.How did the ships Alabama and Florida strain relationships between Britain and the United
States?
A.The ships attacked British cargo boats mistakenly believing they were Union ships.
B.Britain built the boats for the Confederates and the Union did not believe it should have been authorized by Britain.
C.Britain donated the boats to show their support for the Union, which greatly angered the Confederates.
D.They were cargo ships that were filled with valuable cotton in route to Britain. When Union troops sank the ships, Britain was angry.
4.What strategy did David G. Farragut use on the Mississippi River that made him famous?
A.He trapped Confederate ships in small canals that allowed no escape and quickly defeated a large number of warships.
B.Instead of aiming to sink the ship, he targeted its guns first.
C.He used small, fast ships rather than large, powerful ships to create an advantage in speed and agility.
D.He moved his ships upriver and, although exposing them to heavy Confederate firepower, eventually captured New Orleans.
5.Why did Ulysses S. Grant want to seize control of the Cumberland and Tennessee Rivers?
A.To allow an outlet for trade.
B.To provide river access into the center of Confederate territory.
C.They held great cultural importance.
D.To allow access to the many fishing resources along these rivers.
6.What was the result of the battle of Shiloh in the west?
A.The overwhelming victory for the Union encouraged civilians to continue to support the war and enlist in the militia.
B.People saw Grant as a hero for his successful strategy and encouraged Lincoln to award him a medal of honor.
C.General Grant eventually forced the Confederate forces to retreat, and a large number of troops were killed.
D.Lincoln was discouraged by the outcome and considered retreating.
7.What was the outcome of the battle of Murfreesboro?
A.It led Lincoln to fire General Don Carlos Buell due to his slow advancement.
B.The battle was a draw, with neither side claiming victory.
C.General Rosecrans stopped the advance of General Bragg’s forces into Union territory.
D.General Bragg stopped the advance of General Rosecrans’ forces into Confederate territory.
8.Why did Robert E. Lee take over command for Joseph E. Johnston during the Peninsula campaign?
A.Johnston needed to be at home to care for his wife who was ill with scarlet fever.
B.Johnston was too cautious in advancing and cost the Confederacy many casualties.
C.Johnston was wounded in battle.
D.Lee was a better general and the Confederacy needed strong leadership to fend off this campaign.
9.What was the Peninsula Campaign?
A.The Union’s plan to advance up the peninsula of the James and York rivers.
B.The Confederate’s plan to attack the Union’s army when it reached the point where the peninsula divided them.
C.The Union’s plan to seize Chattanooga to cut off major railroad lines.
D.The Confederate’s plan to attack awaiting Union troops via boat from either side of the peninsula.
10.What happened at the second battle of Bull Run?
A.The Union forced the South to surrender and cede to the Union’s rule
B.The Confederate Army seized the surrounding area as far as the White House.
C.The Confederate Army forced the Union army to retreat.
D.The Union Army inflicted more than 30,000 casualties on the Confederate army, forcing them to retreat.
answers:
You posted this exact series of questions FIVE days ago:
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Are you having that much difficulty answering these ten questions?
If so, I would suggest re-reading your textbook or seeking a good tutor.
Good luck in your studies,
~ Mitch ~
Linda asks…
1. What happened at the Battle of Bull Run?
1. What happened at the Battle of Bull Run?
A. Picnickers watched a quick Union victory.
B. Confederate reinforcements with Stonewall Jackson forced a Union Retreat
C. Union troops with General Irwin McDowell defeated the Confederates by digging strategic trenches in the surrounding forests.
D. Confederate troops overtook Union forts and quickly occupied most of southern Maryland.
2. What did the Union do to prevent the South from being able to trade with and obtain supplies from outside countries?
A. Blockaded southern ports along the east coast of the United States.
B. Attacked supply ships that were leaving southern ports.
C. Captured manufacturing facilities in the South so that goods could not be produced.
D. Took possession of shipments from other countries before they could reach the Confederacy.
3. How did the ships Alabama and Florida strain relationships between Britain and the United States?
A. The ships attacked British cargo boats mistakenly believing they were Union ships.
B. Britain built the boats for the Confederates and the Union did not believe it should have been authorized by Britain.
C. Britain donated the boats to show their support for the Union, which greatly angered the Confederates.
D. They were cargo ships that were filled with valuable cotton in route to Britain. When Union troops sank the ships, Britain was angry.
4. What strategy did David G. Farragut use on the Mississippi River that made him famous?
A. He trapped Confederate ships in small canals that allowed no escape and quickly defeated a large number of warships.
B. Instead of aiming to sink the ship, he targeted its guns first.
C. He used small, fast ships rather than large, powerful ships to create an advantage in speed and agility.
D. He moved his ships upriver and, although exposing them to heavy Confederate firepower, eventually captured New Orleans.
5. Why did Ulysses S. Grant want to seize control of the Cumberland and Tennessee Rivers?
A. To allow an outlet for trade.
B. To provide river access into the center of Confederate territory.
C. They held great cultural importance.
D. To allow access to the many fishing resources along these rivers.
6. What was the result of the battle of Shiloh in the west?
A. The overwhelming victory for the Union encouraged civilians to continue to support the war and enlist in the militia.
B. People saw Grant as a hero for his successful strategy and encouraged Lincoln to award him a medal of honor.
C. General Grant eventually forced the Confederate forces to retreat, and a large number of troops were killed.
D. Lincoln was discouraged by the outcome and considered retreating.
7. What was the outcome of the battle of Murfreesboro?
A. It led Lincoln to fire General Don Carlos Buell due to his slow advancement.
B. The battle was a draw, with neither side claiming victory.
C. General Rosecrans stopped the advance of General Bragg’s forces into Union territory.
D. General Bragg stopped the advance of General Rosecrans’ forces into Confederate territory.
8. Why did Robert E. Lee take over command for Joseph E. Johnston during the Peninsula campaign?
A. Johnston needed to be at home to care for his wife who was ill with scarlet fever.
B. Johnston was too cautious in advancing and cost the Confederacy many casualties.
C. Johnston was wounded in battle.
D. Lee was a better general and the Confederacy needed strong leadership to fend off this campaign.
9. What was the Peninsula Campaign?
A. The Union’s plan to advance up the peninsula of the James and York rivers.
B. The Confederate’s plan to attack the Union’s army when it reached the point where the peninsula divided them.
C. The Union’s plan to seize Chattanooga to cut off major railroad lines.
D. The Confederate’s plan to attack awaiting Union troops via boat from either side of the peninsula.
10. What happened at the second battle of Bull Run?
A. The Union forced the South to surrender and cede to the Union’s rule
B. The Confederate Army seized the surrounding area as far as the White House.
C. The Confederate Army forced the Union army to retreat.
D. The Union Army inflicted more than 30,000 casualties on the Confederate army, forcing them to retreat.
answers:
1.B
2.A
3.B
4.D
5.B
6.C
7.B
8.C
9.A
10.C
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