2024 Nov Mock

• What was the background to the Emancipation Proclamation?

  Lincoln initially did not support emancipation due to political concerns.
• Why did Lincoln suspend Habeas Corpus in Maryland?

  To arrest potential rebel troublemakers and maintain order.
• How did Lincoln's actions in Kentucky affect the Civil War?

  He occupied Kentucky to deny resources to the South and protect the Midwest.
• What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation?

  It prevented the South from gaining foreign support and energized Union soldiers.
• What was the impact of slaves fleeing to the North?

  It tipped the population balance further in favor of the North.
• How did Lincoln articulate the Union's war aims?

  Through great speeches like the Gettysburg Address.
• What financial measures did Lincoln's government implement during the war?

  A federal tax on incomes over $800 and the Internal Revenue Act of 1862 increased taxation.
• What was the Crittenden Resolution?

  It disclaimed any intention of interfering with Southern institutions.
• What was the Contraband policy during the Civil War?

  It allowed confiscation of slaves who entered Union camps as contrabands of war.
• What were the Radical Republicans' views on emancipation?

  They believed emancipation was necessary to prevent the restoration of slavery.
• What actions did Congress take against slavery in 1862?

  Congress abolished slavery in Washington and all federal territories.
• What was Lincoln's approach to emancipation in the summer of 1862?

  He proposed gradual emancipation with compensation to states.
• How did Lincoln's views on slavery evolve during the Civil War?

  He became more supportive of emancipation as a military and diplomatic measure.
• What was the outcome of Lincoln's assassination regarding black suffrage?

  He called for black suffrage and abandoned colonization plans.
• What was the nature of internal opposition to Lincoln during the Civil War?

  Democrats criticized Lincoln for his war policies and alleged abuses of power.
• Who were the Copperheads and what was their stance?

  Copperheads were Democrats who opposed the war and emancipation.
• What were the New York Draft Riots?

  Riots in July 1863 against the draft, resulting in over 100 deaths.
• What were the reasons for the Union's victory in the Civil War?

  The North had superior resources, industry, and naval power.
• How did Grant's leadership contribute to the Union victory?

  He coordinated offensives across multiple theaters and wore down Lee's army.
• What was the significance of Sherman's march through the South?

  It destroyed Southern infrastructure and morale.
• How did the North's naval supremacy affect the war?

  It allowed the North to build a large fleet and control shipping routes.
• What role did morale play in the Union's success?

  Union morale endured despite losses, bolstered by victories from 1863 onwards.
• What were the key factors contributing to Lincoln's political leadership during the ACW?

  • Firm actions like suspending Habeas Corpus
  • Emancipation Proclamation as a military strategy
  • Financing the war through taxation
  • Inspirational speeches to articulate war aims
• What were the strengths and weaknesses of Lincoln's approach to emancipation?

  Strengths:

  • Prevented Southern foreign support
  • Energized Union soldiers
  • Allowed for the enlistment of black troops

  
  

  Weaknesses:

  • Initially cautious due to political pressures
  • Emancipation primarily a military measure
  • Lincoln's lukewarm stance on black rights
• What were the main reasons for the Union's military success during the Civil War?

  • Superior resources and population
  • Industrial capacity for weaponry and supplies
  • Effective military leadership from Grant and Sherman
  • Naval supremacy and control of railroads
• What were the major crises of internal opposition faced by Lincoln?

  • Clement Vallandingham's anti-war speeches
  • New York Draft Riots and public opposition to conscription
• What was the population of the North compared to the South during the Civil War?

  22 million in the North and 9 million in the South
• How did the industrial capacity of the North compare to the South in 1860?

  The North had 6 times as many factories and 10 times the industrial capacity of the South
• What percentage of the country's wheat and oats did the North produce?

  Over 80%
• How many ironclads did the North have during the Civil War?

  50 ironclads
• What action did Lincoln take in 1861 regarding civil liberties?

  He suspended Habeas Corpus in Maryland
• What was the significance of the border states during the Civil War?

  They acted as a buffer protecting the Midwest
• How did the Emancipation Proclamation affect the Confederacy's foreign recognition?

  It prevented the Confederacy from gaining foreign recognition
• What impact did the Emancipation Proclamation have on Northern morale?

  It gave the North a greater cause to fight for
• What was the effect of victories from 1863 on Union soldiers' morale?

  It helped boost their fighting spirit
• What was the percentage of Union income derived from taxation during the war?

  20%
• What was the role of Southern governors in Congress during the war?

  They were absent, preventing the passage of economic legislation
• Who was the first Union General to initiate coordinated attacks across multiple theatres?

  Grant
• What strategy did Grant use during the Overland Campaign?

  He wore down Lee's army
• What was Sheridan's scorched earth policy aimed at?

  Preventing resources from reaching Lee's Northern Army of Virginia