AN 17-1
Section Questions
17-1 The Conflict Takes Shape
Setting the Scene (pg. 486)
1. President Lincoln thought it would take _____________ volunteers to defeat the
South/Confederates. Most Northerners believed the war would be over quickly, which was why
soldiers needed only enlist for ______ days. Some Union supporters believed the North would
crush the Confederates as an ________________ would trample a _______________. Did
Southerners feel similar or different about how quick/easy the war would be compared to the
North? __________ Both the North and South thought a___________________________
would end the war; few suspected it __________________________________________.
A Nation Divided (pg. 486-487)
2. In April 1861, ______________ slave states were still in the Union.
3. Why would the decision of these 8 slave states that initially remained with the Union greatly
affect the outcome of the war?
4. Why was the border state of Maryland especially important to the Union?
5. Even though the Border States (they were also slave states) decided to stay in the Union,
some of their citizens did NOT agree with that decision. For example, in April 1861, ____
_________________ mobs in _________________________ attacked Union troops.
President Lincoln declared _________________ _________ to regain control of the city.
The War’s Leaders (pg. 488-489)
6. Read the final section, & AFTER you have done so, identify what you believe to be 2-3
important facts/characteristics about each of the 3 leaders listed below.
Jefferson Davis (Confederate)
Abraham Lincoln (Union)
Robert E. Lee (Confederate)