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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.
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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.
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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.
4

The Union’s control of the Mississippi River hurt the Confederacy’s ability to

A
supply its troops.
B
maintain its navy.
C
divide the North.
D
recapture New Orleans.
5

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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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.
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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.
8

As a result of Union and Confederate casualties during the Battle of Gettysburg,

A
both armies could no longer wage war effectively.
B
Lee’s army was weakened for the rest of the war.
C
the Confederate army decided to surrender.
D
the Union army decided to surrender.
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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.
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How did outcome of the Battle of Gettysburg affect morale on both sides?

A
It convinced the North that victory was possible and the South that defeat was inevitable.
B
It convinced the South that victory was possible and the North that defeat was inevitable.
C
It convinced the South that General Lee was a great leader and the North that General Meade was not.
D
It convinced the North that General Lee was a great leader and the South that General Meade was not.

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