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For Cause and Comrades: Why Men Fought in the Civil War Quiz

James M. McPherson
This Study Guide consists of approximately 28 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of For Cause and Comrades.

For Cause and Comrades: Why Men Fought in the Civil War Quiz

James M. McPherson
This Study Guide consists of approximately 28 pages of chapter summaries, quotes, character analysis, themes, and more - everything you need to sharpen your knowledge of For Cause and Comrades.

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Questions 1-5 of 25:

1.

When discussing the assertions of patriotism as a motivation for fighting, what percentage of the 429 Confederate letters and diaries used as sources affirmed this motivation? (from Chapter 7, On the Altar of My Country)

2.

When talking about the frustrations of Union soldiers in the last two years of the war, what amount do readers learn drafted men could pay to acquire a substitute? (from Chapter 10, We Know That We are Supported at Home)

3.

According to "Chapter 4: If I Flinched I Was Ruined," the ultimate test of leadership was what? (from Chapter 4, If I Flinched, I Was Ruined)

4.

From which state was the major whose letter home during the summer of 1862 contained the line "slavery must be cleaned out," from which the title of the chapter was inspired? (from Chapter 9, Slavery Must be Cleaned Out)

5.

Which of the following Generals retrieved his character during the Battle of Fair Oaks? (from Chapter 4, If I Flinched, I Was Ruined)

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