The Civil War: The Early Years Pt. 1

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7 questions

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The first battles of the United States Civil War

After reading the excerpt above, analyze why was the outcome of the Battle of Bull Run surprising to Northerners?

Neither side gained a strong advantage during the war's early years.

Type a sentence using the term "casualty."

Which is the best definition for "emancipation"?

Which answer explains why Lincoln issued a call for more volunteers after the First Battle of Bull Run?

Draw an inference (conclusion), why did the battle of the ironclad ships raise spirits on both sides?

Explain how did the loss of New Orleans affect the Confederacy?

Why was control of the Mississippi River an important goal of the Union strategy in
the West?

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The Civil War: The Early Years Pt. 1

After reading the excerpt above, analyze why was the outcome of the Battle of Bull Run surprising to Northerners?

Type a sentence using the term "casualty."

Which is the best definition for "emancipation"?

Which answer explains why Lincoln issued a call for more volunteers after the First Battle of Bull Run?

Draw an inference (conclusion), why did the battle of the ironclad ships raise spirits on both sides?

Explain how did the loss of New Orleans affect the Confederacy?

Why was control of the Mississippi River an important goal of the Union strategy inthe West?

Why was control of the Mississippi River an important goal of the Union strategy in
the West?