Question
What was one result of Confederate victories early in the Civil War?
A.
Nearly all the border states left the United States and joined the Confederacy.
B.
Confederate forces took control over most of the western states.
C.
President Lincoln decided to allow slaves to join the Union military.
D.
Union forces were unable to capture the Confederate capital of Richmond.
A.
Nearly all the border states left the United States and joined the Confederacy.
B.
Confederate forces took control over most of the western states.
C.
President Lincoln decided to allow slaves to join the Union military.
D.
Union forces were unable to capture the Confederate capital of Richmond.
Answers
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D. Union forces were unable to capture the Confederate capital of Richmond.
Early Confederate victories, particularly in battles such as the First Battle of Bull Run, bolstered Confederate morale and made it difficult for Union forces to advance on key strategic locations, including Richmond, Virginia, the Confederate capital.
Early Confederate victories, particularly in battles such as the First Battle of Bull Run, bolstered Confederate morale and made it difficult for Union forces to advance on key strategic locations, including Richmond, Virginia, the Confederate capital.