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American Civil War

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Which side had more experienced generals and better marksmen?   Confederacy  
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Which side fired the first shots?   Confederacy  
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Where were the first shots of the Civil War fired?   Ft Sumter  
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Which side had a larger population?   Union  
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Which side was called Yankees by their opposition?   Union  
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Which side was called Rebels by their opposition?   Confederacy  
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Which side had a more effective railroad system?   Union  
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Which side had more factories?   Union  
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How did the South attempt to gain support from foreign countries?   cotton diplomacy  
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Which general used total war in Columbia?   Sherman  
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What strategy was implemented to cut supplies from entering the Confederacy?   Anaconda Plan  
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What strategy did the South use to minimize the effect of the northern blockade?   blockade runners/Hunley  
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What secret "weapon" did the South transport from Montgomery to Charleston to beat the blockade?   Hunley  
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Which side fought to keep the country together?   Union  
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Which side fought to preserve the institution of slavery?   Confederacy  
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Which side was an advocate for states' rights?   Confederacy  
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Which side won the first battle of the war in April of 1861?   Confederacy  
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What type of war did the South primarily fight?   defensive  
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What type of war did the North primarily fight?   offensive  
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Where was the final capital of the Confederacy?   Richmond, Virginia  
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Which general surrendered in April of 1865, effectively ending the American Civil War?   Lee  
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Which side was victorious in the American Civil War?   Union  
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