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How might a victory at Gettysburg have benefited the Confederacy?

A
It might have convinced European nations to align with the South.
B
It might have helped the South gain control of the Mississippi River.
C
It might have made the West more accessible to the Confederacy.
D
It might have helped the South maintain vital ports and shipping routes.
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The Union’s capture of New Orleans severely hurt the Confederacy by

A
hindering shipping and transportation.
B
ending hopes of a European alliance.
C
weakening General Lee’s troops.
D
destroying the Confederate Army.
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At the start of the Battle of Gettysburg, the Union Army

A
drove the Confederates out of Pennsylvania.
B
was forced into a defensive position.
C
broke through the Confederate army’s line.
D
fought the Confederate Army to a stand-off.
4

During the Civil War, Grant’s capture of Fort Henry and Fort Donelson contributed to Union control of

A
Kentucky and Tennessee.
B
Kentucky and Missouri.
C
the Ohio River.
D
the Mississippi River.
5

During the Civil War, key waterways in the South included

A
the Mississippi, Ohio, and Tennessee rivers.
B
the Great Lakes and the Mississippi River.
C
the Ohio, Tennessee, and Columbia rivers.
D
the Great Lakes and the Columbia River.
6

During the Civil War, both sides wanted to control the Mississippi River because it was

A
an important source of water for cities.
B
a major supply route that divided the South.
C
the only route inland for the Union Navy.
D
a major port for ships arriving from Europe.
7

During the Civil War, New Orleans was significant because it was

A
the final Southern city to fall to the Union.
B
vital to transportation for the Confederacy.
C
the location of the Confederate capital.
D
vital to Union trade and transportation.
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Why was the Battle of Gettysburg a turning point in the Civil War?

A
The battle resulted in the final victory for the Union.
B
The battle convinced Europe to become a Union ally.
C
The battle weakened Lee and stopped his invasion.
D
The battle was the first major loss by the Confederacy.
9

Which statement best describes a result of the Battle of Gettysburg?

A
Europe withdrew its financial support for the Confederate government.
B
Europe would not recognize the Confederacy as an independent nation.
C
The Confederacy began to believe that it might win the Civil War.
D
The Confederacy dealt a powerful blow to the Union military.
10

During the siege of Vicksburg, the Union army

A
ran out of ammunition to fight.
B
suffered from hunger and thirst.
C
lost more troops than the Confederacy.
D
prevented supplies from entering or leaving.

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