guerre di secessione Flashcards
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What was the primary cause of the Guerra di Secessione?
The primary cause was the conflict over slavery and states’ rights.
In what year did the Guerra di Secessione begin?
The Guerra di Secessione began in 1861.
What was the name of the president of the Confederate States?
Jefferson Davis.
Which battle is considered the first major battle of the Guerra di Secessione?
The First Battle of Bull Run.
True or False: The Guerra di Secessione was fought between the Northern states and the Southern states.
True.
What was the Emancipation Proclamation?
An executive order issued by Abraham Lincoln that freed slaves in Confederate-held territory.
Fill in the blank: The Guerra di Secessione ended in ______.
1865.
Which general is known for leading the Confederate Army?
General Robert E. Lee.
What significant event occurred at Appomattox Court House?
General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant.
Multiple Choice: Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States? (A) 13th (B) 14th (C) 15th
A) 13th.
What was the name of the Union’s military strategy to defeat the Confederacy?
The Anaconda Plan.
True or False: The Guerra di Secessione resulted in the preservation of the Union.
True.
What role did women play during the Guerra di Secessione?
Women served as nurses, spies, and took on roles in factories and farms.
Fill in the blank: The battle of Gettysburg took place in ______.
1863.
What was the significance of the Battle of Gettysburg?
It was a turning point in the war that ended Lee’s invasion of the North.
Who was the president of the United States during the Guerra di Secessione?
Abraham Lincoln.
Multiple Choice: Which state was the first to secede from the Union? (A) Texas (B) South Carolina (C) Virginia
B) South Carolina.
What was the main economic difference between the North and the South?
The North was industrialized, while the South relied on agriculture and slavery.
True or False: The Guerra di Secessione was fought solely over the issue of slavery.
False.
What was the impact of the Guerra di Secessione on the Reconstruction era?
It led to significant political, social, and economic changes in the South.
Fill in the blank: The Union army was often referred to as the ______.
Yankees.
What was the primary goal of the Confederacy?
To secure independence from the Union.
Which battle is known for the famous charge led by Pickett?
The Battle of Gettysburg.
Multiple Choice: What year did the Guerra di Secessione officially end? (A) 1864 (B) 1865 (C) 1866
B) 1865.
