11th History

North's intent was to preserve the Union, and the South's was to preserve states' rights.

2. Compare wartime advantages and disadvantages in both the North and the South. Why was the South unable to fight and extended war?

The North had abundant resources. It had 23 states and 22 million people. They had more capital, more factories, and more skilled laborers to manufacture munitions and supplies. The had better transportation and a large naval force. The South was disadvantaged because they only had 11 states and about 9 million people. They had the head start in preparing for the war, though. They had seized much federal military property and had organized a military dwefense system before the North. They were also used to being outside more. They had military experience.

3. What qualities can be admired in both Abraham Lincoln and Robert E Lee? What lessons can be learned from their devotion to duty?

4. Explain the significance of the Gettysburg Address. What do you think President Lincoln wanted the to audience to realize from his message?

5. Despite superior military leaders, why was the South unable to stop the Union advance?

6. Why is the Civil War considered to be the first modern war?

7. how was the Emancipation Proclamation on important step to the abolition of slavery? What finally abolished slavery in the United States?

8. how can it be said that the entire nation triumphed after the Civil War was over? Describe some positive results of the Civil War/