Which of the following were strategies used by the Union during the Civil War? Select all that apply.
naval blockade
defensive war
seizing control of the Mississippi River
relying on European countries for supplies
The strategies used by the Union during the Civil War were:
- Naval blockade
- Seizing control of the Mississippi River
As leader of the Republican Party, Lincoln was outspoken in his views on slavery and expressed them during the debates of 1858. Which of the following would best fit with his position?
Compromise of 1850
Dred Scott decision
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Wilmot Proviso
The best fit with Lincoln's position on slavery would be the Wilmot Proviso. The Wilmot Proviso was a proposed amendment to a bill in 1846 that aimed to ban slavery in any territory acquired from Mexico during the Mexican-American War. Lincoln was a member of the Whig Party at the time and held anti-slavery views, which align with the sentiment behind the Wilmot Proviso.
what is the answer?
The answer is the Wilmot Proviso. Lincoln was an outspoken opponent of slavery and the Wilmot Proviso, which sought to ban slavery in new territories, was in line with his views.
Use the image to answer the question.
Which statement best describes the scene shown here?
An enslaved family is being sold at an auction.
Freed slaves are addressing a crowd of abolitionists.
Enslaved people are planning a violent revolt against slavery.
Enslaved and free people are giving their opinions about slavery.
I apologize, but as an AI text-based model, I do not have the ability to see or interpret images. Therefore, I cannot answer your question based on an image. However, if you provide a description or details of the scene, I'll do my best to assist you with a text-based response.
Which characteristic ultimately led to General McClellan’s replacement as Commander of the Union army?
his organizational ability
his cautious nature on the battlefield
his reckless nature on the battlefield
his failure at the first Battle of Bull Run