1.03 U.S HISTORY

Question 1 (Worth 5 points)

Text of Gettysburg Address
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.

Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.

But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate -- we cannot consecrate -- we cannot hallow -- this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.

What does Lincoln mean when he says soldiers gave "the last full measure of devotion"?

 The Union defeated the Confederates at Gettysburg.

 The soldiers fought bravely.

 ANSWER - The soldiers gave their lives for the Union.

 The Union is more important than the soldiers.

Points earned on this question: 5

Question 2 (Worth 5 points)

Text of Gettysburg Address
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.

Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.

But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate -- we cannot consecrate -- we cannot hallow -- this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.

What document does Lincoln refer with the words "all men are created equal"?

 The Constitution

 The Emancipation Proclamation

 The Fugitive Slave Act

 ANSWER - The Declaration of Independence

Points earned on this question: 5

Question 3 (Worth 5 points)

Text of Gettysburg Address
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.

Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.

But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate -- we cannot consecrate -- we cannot hallow -- this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.

What term does Lincoln use in place of "union"?

 field

 ANSWER - nation

 continent

 government

Points earned on this question: 5

Question 4 (Worth 5 points)

Text of Gettysburg Address
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.

Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.

But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate -- we cannot consecrate -- we cannot hallow -- this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.

Which of the following excerpts from the speech could be construed as an end to slavery?

ANSWER -  "a new birth of freedom"

 "Four score and seven years ago"

 "We are met on a great battle-field"

 "we are engaged in a great civil war"

Points earned on this question: 5

Question 5 (Worth 5 points)

Text of Gettysburg Address
Four score and seven years ago our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal.

Now we are engaged in a great civil war, testing whether that nation, or any nation so conceived and so dedicated, can long endure. We are met on a great battlefield of that war. We have come to dedicate a portion of that field, as a final resting place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live. It is altogether fitting and proper that we should do this.

But, in a larger sense, we cannot dedicate -- we cannot consecrate -- we cannot hallow -- this ground. The brave men, living and dead, who struggled here, have consecrated it, far above our poor power to add or detract. The world will little note, nor long remember what we say here, but it can never forget what they did here. It is for us the living, rather, to be dedicated here to the unfinished work which they who fought here have thus far so nobly advanced. It is rather for us to be here dedicated to the great task remaining before us -- that from these honored dead we take increased devotion to that cause for which they gave the last full measure of devotion -- that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain -- that this nation, under God, shall have a new birth of freedom -- and that government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.

Which of the following is not a reason Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address?


 to help reunify the United States

 to dedicate a cemetery for soldiers

 to connect the war with American beliefs

ANSWER - to accuse Confederate soldiers of treason

Points earned on this question: 5

Question 6 (Worth 5 points)

Map during the Civil War showing Union and Confederate states
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If the Union could control point B on the map, what would be the result?

 The Confederacy would be split into two parts.

ANSWER - The Confederate capital would be in enemy hands.

 The Confederacy would be unable to import or export goods.

 The Confederates would have no place to retreat to.

Points earned on this question: 5

Question 7 (Worth 5 points)

Map during the Civil War showing Union and Confederate states
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If the Confederacy had made a plan similar to the Anaconda Plan, which of the following would not be included?

 controlling the Ohio River

 capturing Washington, D.C.

ANSWER - controlling California

 blockading Boston and New York

Points earned on this question: 5

Question 8 (Worth 5 points)

Map during the Civil War showing Union and Confederate states
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What can be concluded from the Union's desire to blockade ports in the South?

 The Union navy was large and effective.

 Southern port cities were also industrial centers.

ANSWER - Foreign nations were willing trade partners with the Confederacy.

 No foreign nations were willing to assist the Confederacy.

Points earned on this question: 5

Question 9 (Worth 5 points)

Map during the Civil War showing Union and Confederate states
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What does the Union plan tell you about the transportation in the South?

 Waterways were not crucial.

ANSWER - Waterways were extremely crucial.

 The South did not have a navy.

 The South had extensive railways.

Points earned on this question: 5

Question 10 (Worth 5 points)

Map during the Civil War showing Union and Confederate states
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Which point, if controlled by the Union, would result in the Confederacy being divided?

 A

 B

ANSWER - C

 D

Points earned on this question: 5