Why was the 54th Massachusetts Regiment famous?(1 point) Responses It was an African American unit that was noted for heroism in battle. It was an African American unit that was noted for heroism in battle. It was composed of men under the age of 20. It was composed of men under the age of 20. It was a Union replacement unit that turned the tide at the Battle of Gettysburg. It was a Union replacement unit that turned the tide at the Battle of Gettysburg. It was the only racially integrated unit during the Civil War.
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It was an African American unit that was noted for heroism in battle.
Which of the following best exemplifies how the Battle of Gettysburg was a turning point in the Civil War for the Union?(1 point) Responses The Confederacy lost control of the Mississippi River because of the defeat. The Confederacy lost control of the Mississippi River because of the defeat. General Lee's loss at Gettysburg led to his being removed from command. General Lee's loss at Gettysburg led to his being removed from command. The Confederacy did not launch another invasion of the North after the battle. The Confederacy did not launch another invasion of the North after the battle. General Lee's army regrouped and began planning attacks on Washington, D.C.
The Confederacy did not launch another invasion of the North after the battle.
Abraham Lincoln, "The Gettysburg Address": That we here highly resolve [decide] 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. Question Which of the following best summarizes President Lincoln's meaning in this last sentence of his Gettysburg Address?(1 point) Responses Soldiers must be given more power in the government because of their actions in the war. Soldiers must be given more power in the government because of their actions in the war. Government of the people, by the people, and for the people is no longer important. Government of the people, by the people, and for the people is no longer important. Presidents should decide important issues, including the debates over slavery. Presidents should decide important issues, including the debates over slavery. Americans should honor the sacrifice of soldiers by continuing democratic government
Americans should honor the sacrifice of soldiers by continuing democratic government.
General William T. Sherman explained that his aim was to relentlessly pursue the Confederates and make them fear and dread him and the Union Army. Which wartime strategy is represented by this idea?(1 point) Responses naval blockade naval blockade martial law martial law defensive war defensive war total war
total war
In what way did the nation's growing transportation system help promote economic growth?(1 point) Responses It made it easier for Native Americans and freed African Americans to obtain the same goods as white people, boosting demand. It made it easier for Native Americans and freed African Americans to obtain the same goods as white people, boosting demand. It opened up national markets for selling and obtaining resources and helped lower costs of production. It opened up national markets for selling and obtaining resources and helped lower costs of production. Because it added costs for the delivery of goods, it made more profits for the manufacturers. Because it added costs for the delivery of goods, it made more profits for the manufacturers. Railroad rebates and pools brought down prices for small farmers, who could then afford to modernize their equipment.
It opened up national markets for selling and obtaining resources and helped lower costs of production.
Why did conflict erupt between President Johnson and Congress after Lincoln’s assassination?(1 point) Responses Neither Congress nor the President wanted a Joint Committee on Reconstruction to dictate the plan. Neither Congress nor the President wanted a Joint Committee on Reconstruction to dictate the plan. Southern conservatives enacted the black codes against Congress’ wishes. Southern conservatives enacted the black codes against Congress’ wishes. Southern Congressmen agreed with President Johnson's Radical Reconstruction Plan. Southern Congressmen agreed with President Johnson's Radical Reconstruction Plan. Republicans disagreed with President Johnson's Reconstruction Plan.
Republicans disagreed with President Johnson's Reconstruction Plan.