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The Civil War in Georgia (Part II) Answers

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Which side was this song written for, and how can you tell?

A
It is a Union song because it celebrates Sherman’s March to the Sea.
B
It is a Union song because it promotes Northern morale after a big loss.
C
It is a Confederate song because it celebrates the greatness of Georgia.
D
It is a Confederate song because it condemns Sherman’s scorched earth tactics.
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How does this verse reflect the goals of the Union army?

A
It references the burning of the city of Atlanta.
B
It explains Sherman’s scorched earth strategy in detail.
C
It mentions Confederate troops fleeing from Union soldiers.
D
It describes how Union troops destroyed Southern infrastructure.
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What is the primary purpose of this song?

A
to celebrate a big victory in battle
B
to inspire citizens after a major loss
C
to honor soldiers who died on the battlefield
D
to boost the morale of the people back home
4

What is the most likely reason people on both sides sang this song?

A
It inspired citizens to donate supplies.
B
It encouraged people to remain hopeful.
C
It celebrated Sherman’s March to the Sea.
D
It honored all the soldiers who lost their lives.
5

How does the song promote the Confederate cause?

A
It tells the listener to look away from the South.
B
It describes a typical frosty morning in the Southern region.
C
It references parts of Southern life, including cotton farming.
D
It mentions the need to fight a total war to protect the South.
6

The new lyrics to the song tried to inspire Southerners to

A
send supplies to Confederate troops.
B
manufacture ammunitions for the war.
C
fight for the Confederate cause.
D
continue to grow cotton and other crops.
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Is this a Union song or a Confederate song, and why was it most likely written?

A
It is a Union song that was written to inspire the troops.
B
It is a Union song that was written about an important victory.
C
It is a Confederate song that was written to boost morale at home.
D
It is a Confederate song that was written about the end of the war.
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Why were these four songs written and sung during the Civil War? Check all that apply.to celebrate important victoriesto describe major military tacticsto inspire the troops to go into battleto persuade foreign countries to get involvedto encourage civilians to sign up and fightto keep up the spirits of people back home

A
to celebrate important victories
B
to describe major military tactics
C
to inspire the troops to go into battle
D
to persuade foreign countries to get involved
E
to encourage civilians to sign up and fight
F
to keep up the spirits of people back home

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