A) poor agricultural production.
B) the Union naval blockade.
C) assaults on the South's rickety transportation system.
D) the fact that slaves abandoned the plantations.
E) profiteering by army suppliers and middlemen.
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A) supported the Confederacy.
B) supported the Union.
C) tried to remain neutral.
D) took advantage of the opportunity to reassert their independence.
E) sought admission as a Confederate state.
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A) ethnic unity.
B) military leadership.
C) navy.
D) moral commitment to antislavery.
E) economy.
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A) of the Confederacy's constitutional emphasis on states' rights.
B) he lacked an effective army and military leadership.
C) he was constantly threatened with impeachment by the Confederate Congress.
D) Davis had a humorous and easy-going personality.
E) of the constant bickering within his cabinet.
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The statement that "In some ways the South was a more militarily prepared and militarily oriented society than the North, but the North eventually managed to compensate for these advantages on the battlefield" is partially valid.
During the American Civil War, the South did have some advantages in terms of military preparedness and orientation. Many Southern men were experienced hunters and marksmen, and they were more accustomed to the outdoor lifestyle that was conducive to military life. Additionally, the South had a tradition of military service and a strong sense of states' rights, which contributed to a more militarized society.
However, the North eventually managed to compensate for these advantages on the battlefield through a variety of factors. The North had a larger population and a more developed industrial base, which allowed them to produce more weapons, ammunition, and other supplies. The North also had a more established and organized military structure, with experienced leaders such as Ulysses S. Grant and William Tecumseh Sherman.
Furthermore, the North's blockade of Southern ports and control of the Mississippi River limited the South's ability to receive supplies and reinforcements. The North also implemented a total war strategy, targeting civilian infrastructure and resources to weaken the Southern war effort.
In conclusion, while the South may have had some initial advantages in terms of military preparedness and orientation, the North's larger population, industrial capacity, and strategic initiatives ultimately allowed them to compensate for these advantages on the battlefield.
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A) became more dependent on international trade.
B) saw industrial profits improve but agricultural profits fall.
C) was notable for its honest and fair business practices.
D) experienced considerable unemployment despite military manpower demands.
E) greatly expanded its industrial and technological productivity.
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A) discipline and determination.
B) unwillingness to charge fixed Confederate lines.
C) lack of proper training.
D) high-pitched battle yell.
E) love of military pomp and hierarchy.
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A) the draft.
B) bounty brokers.
C) foreign mercenaries.
D) volunteers.
E) the militia (National Guard) .
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A) the incompetence of Charles Francis Adams, the United States ambassador to London.
B) British merchant ships' evasion of the Union naval blockade.
C) the Trent affair, involving the removal of Southern diplomats from a British ship.
D) Napoleon III's effort to place Maximilian on the Mexican throne.
E) British working class support for the South.
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A) the Confederates began burning the American flag.
B) the South attacked Fort Sumter.
C) Robert E.Lee was named to head the potential new nation's army.
D) South Carolina seceded from the United States.
E) Virginia and Tennessee joined the seceding states.
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A) enjoyed deep personal popularity despite the South's military struggles.
B) displayed good administrative skill and judgment.
C) was able to shape the Confederate Congress and public opinion.
D) eloquently articulated southern ideals.
E) defied rather than was led by public opinion.
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Lincoln's initial policy of declaring that the Civil War was being fought only to save the Union, and not to free the slaves, was a wise one for several reasons. At the time, the issue of slavery was deeply divisive, and many border states were still undecided about their allegiance to the Union. By framing the war as a fight to preserve the Union, Lincoln was able to maintain the support of these states and prevent them from joining the Confederacy. Additionally, by focusing on the preservation of the Union, Lincoln was able to rally a broader base of support from Northerners who may have been hesitant to fight solely for the abolition of slavery.
If Lincoln had announced a war for emancipation from the start, it is likely that the support for the war effort would have been more limited. Many Northerners were not initially in favor of abolishing slavery, and framing the war as a fight for emancipation may have alienated potential supporters. Furthermore, announcing a war for emancipation from the start may have pushed the border states to join the Confederacy, further weakening the Union's position.
However, as the war progressed and the Union gained momentum, Lincoln's stance on emancipation evolved. In 1863, he issued the Emancipation Proclamation, declaring that all slaves in Confederate-held territory were to be set free. This strategic move not only aligned with the moral imperative of ending slavery, but it also served to weaken the Confederacy by depriving them of their labor force.
In conclusion, Lincoln's initial policy of framing the Civil War as a fight to save the Union was a wise decision given the political and social climate of the time. By gradually shifting the focus towards emancipation as the war progressed, Lincoln was able to garner broader support and ultimately achieve the goal of abolishing slavery in the United States.
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A) Britain held surpluses of cotton when the war began.
B) textile workers in Britain favored the North.
C) the North sent captured cotton to Britain.
D) Britain developed alternative supplies of cotton in Egypt and India.
E) the cotton crop was devastated by the boll weevil.
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A, B, C, D
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A) exempted the wealthy from military service.
B) experienced a high rate of desertion.
C) relied mainly on volunteer enlistments.
D) drafted men into military service.
E) used black soldiers.
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A) The South might have outdistanced the North in industrial production.
B) Britain or France might have broken the Union naval blockade.
C) The Border States might have seceded.
D) Several Midwestern states might have turned against the war.
E) A wave of Northern defeatist sentiment might have demanded peace.
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A) poor southern whites who went north to fight for the Union.
B) German and Irish immigrants who fought for the Confederacy.
C) Plains Indians who fought for the Union.
D) northerners who fought for the Confederate army.
E) soldiers from the loyal slave states who fought for the Union.
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A) demanded to serve in the Union army.
B) worked on farms but not in factories.
C) were largely restricted to the clothing industry.
D) found new opportunities in industry and nursing.
E) agitated for the vote.
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