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- 1. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 pt
Which action is an example of General William T. Sherman's strategy of total war?
the Union blockade around the port of Charleston
the destruction of homes and plantations on the March-to-the-Sea
the capture of Port Royal and citizens living on Hilton Head Island
the use of African American troops at the battle of Fort Wagner
- 2. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 pt
Why did the Confederacy withhold cotton from foreign markets at the beginning of the Civil War?
to prevent other markets from selling cotton back to the Union
to damage the economies of British allies
to preserve cotton for the creation of important war materials
to create demand and increase prices
- 3. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 pt
How did the actions of General William T. Sherman and his army affect South Carolina's ability to rebuild when the war ended?
It made it easier to rebuild since the army planted crops as they came through the state.
It made it easier to rebuild since the army spared all public buildings and private businesses.
It made it harder to rebuild since the army destroyed many homes, farms, and roads.
It made it harder to rebuild since the army destroyed all of the ships in the Charleston harbor.
- 4. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 pt
How did Robert Smalls aid the Union?
He shared information about the fortifications around Charleston and along the South Carolina coast.
He piloted a Union ship to Maryland to transport soldiers.
He provided the Union with Confederate codes to interpret their battle plans.
He commanded the submarine Hunley that attacked British ships carrying goods.
- 5. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 pt
Why did the Confederacy spend many resources inventing new types of ships like the Hunley ?
to continue the importation of slaves into the Confederacy
to sneak through the Union blockade
to gain tactical advantage over Union military ships
to protect vulnerable Confederate forts
- 6. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 pt
At the end of the Civil War, which action was designed to destroy the morale and willpower of South Carolina's citizens?
the Union blockade of the Charleston Harbor
the destruction of homes and towns by Sherman's army
the capture of the area near Port Royal Sound and Hilton Head Island
the use of African American soldiers by the Union army
- 7. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 pt
Why is the development and use of the Hunley during the Civil War significant?
It was the first submarine to successfully sink an enemy ship
It was the first hot air balloon.
It ended the blockade of the South Carolina coastline.
It helped defeat the Union troops at Fort Sumter.
- 8. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 pt
Which is most accurate about General Sherman's march through South Carolina during the Civil War?
Sherman's troops defeated Lee's army before entering South Carolina.
Sherman's troops were nearly wiped out by an organized group of civilians.
Sherman's troops devastated the people of South Carolina by destroying homes, livestock, and farms.
Sherman's troops gained the respect of the people for their humane treatment of the enemy.
- 9. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 pt
Why did the Confederacy fire/attack Ft. Sumter to start the Civil War?
They were angry about Lincoln's attempt to resupply the fort, which they believed was in their territory.
They wanted to make an aggressive claim for Union land to show the North they were serious.
They were angry at the South Carolina soldiers who remained in the fort and viewed them as traitors.
They felt that force was necessary to prove that the Confederacy was a strong nation.
- 10. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 pt
What tactic by the Union army had the greatest impact on South Carolina's ability to ship cotton out of the state and import needed supplies?
a blockade of South Carolina's coastline by the Union navy
the destruction of railroad tracks in and out of South Carolina
the capture of Fort Sumter in the Charleston harbor
the sinking of the Confederacy's submarine, H. L. Hunley
- 11. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 pt
Which area of South Carolina was captured early in the Civil War and remained under Union control for the duration of the war?
the Upcountry
the Port Royal Sound
the city of Columbia
No area was ever under Union control during the Civil War.
- 12. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 pt
What was the South's main strategy for fighting the Civil War?
split the North into two sections
blockade Northern ports
fight a defensive war until the North was worn down
destroy the railroads and telegraph networks of the North
- 13. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 pt
This is a chart that lists different tactics used by the Union in the Civil War. What would best complete this chart?
split the Confederacy at the Savannah River
maintained train routes through Atlanta
split the Confederacy at the Mississippi River
maintained trade with the South
- 14. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 pt
If this picture and caption had appeared in a Charleston newspaper in 1861, what might have been the headline?
General Robert E. Lee Surrenders
Union Troops Capture Port Royal Sound
Civil War Begins
City of Columbia Burned
- 15. Multiple-choice45 seconds1 pt
Which area of South Carolina was captured early in the Civil War and remained under Union control for the duration?
A
B
C
No area was ever under Union control during the Civil War.
