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REVIEW QUESTIONS
1. What two theories were held in regard to the Constitution?
2. From what section did the first threats of secession come?
3. How did Virginia and the South look upon the Union?
4. How did the North and West regard it?
5. Give the reasons that made the South desire to leave the Union.
6. Who was elected President in 1860, and what followed his election?
7. What efforts did Virginia make for peace?
8. What request did the Confederate States make of the Federal government?
9. Give an account of the capture of Fort Sumter, and of the effect it
had in the North and South.10. What caused Virginia to secede, and what states followed her
example?11. Name some of the distinguished officers who resigned their commissions
and came to Virginia.12. What led to the formation of West Virginia?
13. What plans did the Federals make for invading Virginia, and how
did the Confederates prepare to defend her?14. Give an account of the opening of hostilities in Virginia.
15. Describe the battle of Manassas.
16. What was the situation in 1861, and how did the North and South
compare in resources?17. Describe the battle between the Virginia and the Monitor.
18. Give an account of Jackson's Valley Campaign.
19. Tell of the battle of Seven Pines.
20. Describe the Seven Days' Battles.
21. Tell of the second battle of Manassas.
22. What is said of Lee's invasion of Maryland?
23. Describe the battle of Sharpsburg or Antietam.
24. Give an account of the battle of Fredericksburg.
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