Civil War-1/5

Question 0

Who tried to package a series of constitutional amendments?

Answer 0

John J. Crittenden

Question 1

What six states left the union?

Answer 1

Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Texas Louisiana

Question 2

What was Lincoln’s views on secession?

Answer 2

He did not support compromise measures

Question 3

What did Lincoln count on to keep the upper south from seceding?

Answer 3

Unionist sentiment

Question 4

How long did Lincoln call on state militias for?

Answer 4

90 days

Question 5

What four states left the union after Lincoln’s mobilization?

Answer 5

Virginia, Arkansa, North Carolina, Tennessee

Question 6

What led many to volunteer for military service?

Answer 6

War Fever

Question 7

What were the North’s advantages over the south?

Answer 7

In north only half of the men of military age went to war. In south it was 90%. Also 90% of the nation industries was in the north compared to only 10% being in the south.

Question 8

What people fought for the north?

Answer 8

African Americans and Irish Immigrants.