A war between citizens of the same country that takes place within that country is known as a civil war. A. True B. False At the beginning of the war, most Union and Confederate soldiers believed the war would be quick and glorious. A. True B. False Many soldiers died during the Civil War because the methods of fighting were ineffective against the new rifled guns and new types of bullets. A. True B. False The first battle at Bull Run (Manassas) convinced the Union Army they could defeat the Confederates. A. True B. False As the war began, the South had more railroads, factories, and people who could fight than the North. A. True B. False At the time of the Civil War, another name for Northerners was Yankees. A. True B. False Kentucky and Maryland were important to the North because they were border states and had resources vital to the war effort. A. True B. False At the time of the Civil War, the South could be described as urban and the North as pastoral. A. True B. False The Civil War has been called the first modern war because of the impact of new weapons and new technology. A. True B. False Two main issues that caused the Civil War were slavery and the right to leave the Union. A. True B. False Railroads were important to the armies during the Civil War because they moved soldiers, guns, ammunition, and food. A. True B. False

True - A war between citizens of the same country that takes place within that country is known as a civil war. B. True - At the beginning of the war, most Union and Confederate soldiers believed the war would be quick and glorious. C. True - Many soldiers died during the Civil War because the methods of fighting were ineffective against the new rifled guns and new types of bullets. D. False - The first battle at Bull Run (Manassas) actually convinced the Union Army that defeating the Confederates would be more difficult than they originally thought. E. False - As the war began, the North had more railroads, factories, and people who could fight than the South. F. True - At the time of the Civil War, another name for Northerners was Yankees. G. True - Kentucky and Maryland were important to the North because they were border states and had resources vital to the war effort. H. False - At the time of the Civil War, the South could be described as primarily rural and agrarian, while the North was more urban and industrial. I. True - The Civil War has been called the first modern war because of the impact of new weapons and new technology. J. True - Two main issues that caused the Civil War were slavery and the right to leave the Union, also known as secession. K. True - Railroads were important to the armies during the Civil War because they moved soldiers, guns, ammunition, and food efficiently.