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A reason that Lincoln wanted to capture Richmond during the Civil War was because

A
it was the Confederate capital.
B
it was in a border state.
C
it was part of the Anaconda Plan.
D
it was a way to split the South in two.
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Which leader was most directly affected by Virginia’s secession at the start of the Civil War?

A
John Crittenden
B
Winfield Scott
C
Robert E. Lee
D
Jefferson Davis
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Which was an advantage for the North at the start of the Civil War?

A
a larger population
B
a well-led army
C
more food production
D
a long coastline
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Gaining control of the Mississippi River during the Civil War would allow the North to

A
keep the support of the border states.
B
seize control of Southern industries
C
separate the North from the South.
D
isolate three Confederate states
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The goal of the Anaconda Plan was to

A
take advantage of the Confederacy’s size.
B
outlast the North in the war.
C
split the South in two.
D
cut off the South’s supply routes.
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How did the number of factories in the North affect the Civil War?

A
It gave the South an economic advantage.
B
It gave the South a military advantage.
C
It gave the North a military advantage.
D
It gave the North a political advantage.
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Robert E. Lee began his military career

A
under President Jefferson Davis.
B
as part of the Union army.
C
as a Northern general.
D
at the Battle of Fort Sumter.
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Which was an advantage for the South at the start of the Civil War?

A
a smaller population
B
an industrial economy
C
a well-led army
D
fewer miles of railroad
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How did the US coastline provide an advantage for the South during the Civil War?

A
It allowed for easy access to the North.
B
It allowed for a quick escape from most Southern cities.
C
It provided a direct link to European allies and their imports.
D
It made it difficult for the Union to create blockades.
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During the Civil War, cotton diplomacy was

A
a successful Confederate strategy for funding the war.
B
an attempt to force the British to recognize the Confederacy.
C
a Southern strategy for outlasting the North in battle
D
a term for negotiations between the Union and the Confederacy.
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The North saw the Mississippi River as important because

A
it divided the North and South.
B
it was completely in Union territory.
C
it was the South’s major transportation link.
D
it was completely in Confederate territory.
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A similarity between George McClellan and Robert E. Lee was

A
a strong willingness to lead troops into battle.
B
offers for leadership positions from the opposition.
C
past experience in the military.
D
past experience as presidential advisors.
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As a military leader, George McClellan was known for

A
creating the Anaconda Plan.
B
fighting in the War of 1812.
C
training soldiers how to fight.
D
acting quickly at Fort Sumter.
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Who commanded the Confederate army during the Civil War?

A
Robert E. Lee
B
Jefferson Davis
C
Winfield Scott
D
George McClellan
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Compared to the South during the Civil War, the North had more

A
large farms.
B
miles of railroad.
C
miles of coastline.
D
experienced military leaders.

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