Question

Which event occurred most recent in history?

A. Atlanta captured by General Sherman

B. 13th amendment passed

C. Lincoln's reelection

D. South Surrendered at Appomattox Courthouse

Answer 1

@Gdeinward

Answer 2

Any ideas?

Answer 3

I can eliminate A for you.

Answer 4

i think it's either A or D

Answer 5

I THINK IT'S D

Answer 6

Nope Its B. THe 13th amendment was put into effect after the civil war.

Answer 7

the rest of the options were during.

Answer 8

Why were there so many American casualties in the Civil War?

A. The war was fought over a large area affecting many population centers.

B. Supply lines failed and blockades succeeded.

C. The use of bombs caused mass destruction across the South.

D. The war brought numerous diseases, new technologies, and new ways of fighting; and all losses were American losses.

Answer 9

is it D ?

Answer 10

Nope.

Answer 11

any ideas?

Answer 12

no

Answer 13

Its A. Think about, for the first time in US history, one side of the country was fighting against the other. Essentially its a countrywide battle.

Answer 14

well wasn't it Civil war was the north vs the south

Answer 15

yeah.

Answer 16

but it says: Most casualties and deaths in the Civil War were the result of non-combat-related disease.

Answer 17

I dont recall there being "new technologies, and new ways of fighting" thats why I said it was wrong.

Answer 18

give me a sec, ill do some research

Answer 19

ok

Answer 20

I guess you should choose D. But A seems like an appropriate answer if you think about it

Answer 21

well

Answer 22

i don't know

Answer 23

just go with your gut.

Answer 24

I mean in the lesson it should have mentioned new technology and war strategies/