Question

the blockade implemented by the union aimed to prevent the confederacy from trading which crucial resource?
a. cotton
b. food
c. medical supplies
d. weapons

which group was responsible for protecting towns in the south?
a. regular confederate army
b. home guards
c. sanitary commission
d. contrabands

the economic condition of the confederacy was significantly affected by which of the following?
a. strong cotton prices
b. abundant resources
c. increased immigration
d. the southern blockade

which amendment ended slavery in the united states?
a. 13th amendment
b. 15th amendment
c. 14th amendment
d. 12th amendment

what were the draft riots a reaction to?
a. southern blockade
b. implementation of a draft
c. union victories
d. economic hardship

which organization helped improve medical conditions for union soldiers?
a. home guards
b. sanitary commission
c. red cross
d. confederate army

Explanation:

1. The Union's blockade targeted the Confederacy's key export, cotton, to cripple its economy.
2. Home Guards were local Southern groups tasked with protecting towns.
3. The Union blockade cut off the Confederacy's trade, severely harming its economy.
4. The 13th Amendment formally abolished slavery in the U.S.
5. The Draft Riots were protests against the mandatory military draft.
6. The U.S. Sanitary Commission worked to improve medical care for Union soldiers.

Answer:

1. a. Cotton
2. b. Home Guards
3. d. The Southern Blockade
4. a. 13th Amendment
5. b. Implementation of a draft
6. b. Sanitary Commission