
Standard 8.3 CE Practice Questions
Quiz by Steven Jones
Grade 8
Social Studies (2020)
South Carolina Learning Standards
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- Q1What was one significant consequence of the Union's Anaconda Plan during the Civil War?It allowed for rapid troop movements in the South.It resulted in significant battles fought on northern soil.It led to the immediate surrender of Confederate forces.It effectively blockaded Southern ports, limiting their trade.30s8.3.CE
- Q2How did General Sherman's 'March to the Sea' impact the Southern war effort during the Civil War?It resulted in a new military alliance for the Confederacy.It destroyed important resources and infrastructure in the South.It led to South Carolina joining the Union immediately.It strengthened Southern resolve to continue fighting.30s8.3.CE
- Q3What was a key consequence of the Confederate victory at the First Battle of Bull Run?It caused the Union to quickly end their blockade strategy.It resulted in a massive influx of European support for the Confederacy.It led to immediate Union withdrawal from Virginia.It boosted Confederate morale and confidence.30s8.3.CE
- Q4What was a major consequence of the Union's capture of Vicksburg during the Civil War?It marked the end of General Lee's military career.It led to the immediate surrender of all Confederate forces.It resulted in an alliance between the Confederacy and France.It gave the Union control of the Mississippi River.30s8.3.CE
- Q5What was an important consequence of the Confederate strategy of King Cotton diplomacy during the Civil War?It resulted in the immediate recognition of the Confederacy by European nations.It successfully brought European military forces to the South.It forced the Union to abandon its naval blockade.It failed to gain European support for the Confederacy.30s8.3.CE
- Q6What was a significant outcome of the Union's naval blockade of Confederate ports during the Civil War?It led to an immediate peace agreement between the Union and Confederacy.It resulted in the Confederate capture of major Northern cities.It caused the British Navy to intervene in favor of the Confederacy.It severely restricted the Confederacy's ability to import goods.30s8.3.CE
- Q7What was a major consequence of the Emancipation Proclamation for the Northern war effort?It allowed the Union to recruit African American soldiers.It immediately ended the Civil War.It led to mass defections from the Union army.It caused European countries to join the Civil War on the Union side.30s8.3.CE
- Q8What was a significant consequence of General Lee's defeat at the Battle of Gettysburg?It led to the destruction of Union naval power on the Mississippi River.It resulted in the immediate secession of Northern states.It caused the Confederate Army to gain significant European support.It marked a turning point by halting Confederate advances into the North.30s8.3.CE
- Q9What was one consequence of the Union victory at the Battle of Antietam?It caused the Confederacy to receive military aid from France.It resulted in the annexation of Texas by the Union.It provided President Lincoln the opportunity to issue the Emancipation Proclamation.It led to the immediate defeat of the Confederate Army.30s8.3.CE
- Q10What was an important consequence of the Siege of Petersburg in the American Civil War?It led to the eventual fall of the Confederate capital, Richmond.It allowed the Confederacy to invade and capture Washington, D.C.It resulted in a peace treaty being signed with the Union.It caused the Union to abandon its naval blockade strategy.30s8.3.CE