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- 1. Multiple ChoiceAfter the Emancipation Proclamation...African-Americans fled to Canadathe purpose of the Civil War changedthe Confederate Army executed slaves by the dozensslaves would be freed from the border states
- 2. Multiple ChoiceLincoln wanted until a Union victory at _____________ to announce the Emancipation Proclamation.GettysburgBull RunAntietamFort Sumter
- 3. Multiple ChoiceLincoln came to believe the only way he could save the Union is if he did what?Put the Irish in PrisonLet the South win the warEmancipate the SlavesAsk France to fight for the Union
- 4. Multiple ChoiceAccording to the Emancipation Proclamation, slaves would only be set free in what parts of the country?only the states in rebellionin the four loyal slave stateslands of the Louisiana Purchasethe North
- 5. Multiple ChoicePart of the reason Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation was he thought...Northerners would want to help the slaves in the southLincoln just wanted to set them freeit would hurt the southern war effortBritain would ally with the Union
- 6. Multiple ChoiceAfter the Emancipation Proclamation, the Civil War was not only about restoring the Union together but ____________.Ending Southern Control in Kentuckyending slaveryending northern abuse towards the Southmaintaining slavery
- 7. Multiple ChoiceThe Emancipation Proclamation kept who from aiding the Confederacy?BritainSpainLatin AmericaMexico
- 8. Multiple ChoiceTotal emancipation was achieved by the...13th amendment14th amendment15th amendmentEmancipation Proclamation
- 9. Multiple Choice
The _________ called for all Confederate slaves to be freed.Mayflower CompactEmancipation ProclamationBill of RightsConstituion - 10. Multiple ChoiceEven though these states had slavery, they did not join the Confederate states.western statesUnionborder statessouthern states
- 11. Multiple ChoiceThe Civil War began at which location?Fort SumterAntietamGettysburgLexington and Concord
- 12. Multiple ChoiceWith the Union victory at Antietam, afterwards President Lincoln:encouraged Britain to support the Confederacy and slaveholding states.ordered the Union army to provide the Confederacy with supplies they seized.forced the federal government to abolish slavery where it already existed.issued the Emancipation Proclamation aimed at states in rebellion.
- 13. Multiple ChoiceWhy was the election of Abraham Lincoln followed by the secession of several southern states?Many southerners believed that Lincoln would try to abolish slavery.He demanded that the Virginia militia break up a secession convention.He ordered the Navy to reinforce Fort Sumter.Southerners believed Lincoln would be a weak leader.
- 14. Multiple ChoiceWho was the leading general of the Confederacy?Jefferson DavisUlysses S. GrantRobert E. LeeGeorge McClellan
- 15. Multiple ChoicePresident Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation after which battle?GettysburgVicksburgBull RunAntietam
- 16. Multiple ChoiceThe Emancipation Proclamation freed slaves everywhere in the United States?TrueFalse
- 17. Multiple ChoiceHow did the Emancipation Proclamation change the purpose of war?It was now all about uniting the countryIt was now about total warIt was now about ending slaveryIt was now about revenge
- 18. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the significance of the Battle of Antietam?This was the site of the first ironclad ship battle.The bloodiest single-day battle of the Civil War, the attempt by Lee to invade the North was stopped.This battle was the turning point in the war, showing England and France that the Confederacy had the clear advantage.After this battle, McClellan was promoted by Lincoln for pursuing Lee's beaten troops.
- 19. Multiple ChoiceThe amendment process was included in the United States Constitution in order to...remove government officials from political officecheck the power of the Supreme Courtallow the government to meet changes in societypreserve the federal system of government
- 20. Multiple ChoiceThe Constitution describes two ways to propose an amendment. Which of the following gives an example of one way?Two-thirds of both congressional houses vote in favor of proposing an amendment.Three-fourths of state governors sign a petition in favor of proposing an amendmentA majority of citizens vote in favor of proposing an amendmentThe president officially requests that Congress propose the amendment
- 21. Multiple ChoiceThe Framers of the U.S. Constitution intentionally made the amendment process difficult in order to...force people to votediscourage Americans from making minor or frequent changesdiscourage people from becoming too involved in governmentencourage state legislatures to stay out of the process
- 22. Multiple ChoiceThe purpose of the amendment process in the U.S. Constitution was to...protect the liberties of individuals from the abuses of government powerallow the Constitution to adjust for changing timesbalance power between the state and national governmentsprevent any one branch of the government from becoming too powerful
- 23. Multiple ChoiceWhat is proposed by Congress with a two-thirds vote in both houses of Congress and then ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the states?regulation of interstate commercejurisdiction of the Supreme Courtamendments of the U.S. Constitutionelection of the president
- 24. Multiple ChoiceWhat is an amendment?a resolution by the statesa law passed by Congressan abuse of powera change to the Constitution
- 25. Multiple ChoiceWhich amendment prohibits cruel and unusual punishment?8th4th6th3rd
- 26. Multiple ChoiceWhich amendment of the Bill of Rights reserves rights to the states (federalism)?13th14th6th10th
- 27. Multiple ChoiceWhich amendment guarantees the right to a speedy trial?3rd6th10th8th
- 28. Multiple ChoiceWhich amendment guarantees the right to a trial by an impartial jury?3rd6th10th8th
- 29. Multiple ChoiceWhich amendment guarantees the freedom of religion, speech, press, assembly and the right to petition government.1st4th3rd10th
- 30. Multiple ChoiceWhich amendment prohibits the quartering of soldiers in homes?1st3rd8th6th
- 31. Multiple ChoiceWhich amendment prohibits excessive bail or fines.3rd6th10th8th
- 32. Multiple ChoiceFreedom of religion is protected by which amendment?1st4th6th10th
- 33. Multiple ChoiceI published an abolitionist newspaper called "The Liberator." I wanted freedom and equality for all African Americans.William Lloyd GarrisonFrederick DouglassJohn BrownHarriet Beecher Stowe
- 34. Multiple ChoiceTemperance was the movement to stop the use of ________ during the mid-1800s.women's rightsslaverytariffsalcohol
- 35. Multiple ChoiceImmigration from Ireland increased due to a potato ___________ in the 1840s and 1850s.solutionfaminetariffalcohol
- 36. Multiple ChoiceWhat event was the event held to promote women’s rights in 1848?Nullification CrisisMexican WarConstitutional ConventionThe Seneca Falls Concention
- 37. Multiple ChoiceThe first step in the amendment process?proposeratifyvetoamend
- 38. Multiple ChoiceThe final step in the amendment process?proposeratifyvetoamend
- 39. Multiple ChoiceWhich of the following amendments are not part of due process?4th8th3rd6th
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