In 1861, President Abraham Lincoln realized that volunteer state militias
A. could not wage an effective military campaign.
B. would ultimately provide most of the military manpower the Union would require.
C. would operate as a drag on the more efficient and experienced United States army.
D. could not be counted on to serve longer than three months.
E. would be needed to raise most of the initial Union fighting force.
Answer: E
You might also like to view...
What was the effect of the Great War upon the American economy from 1914 to 1916?
A) Because of Wilson's embargo, there was almost no effect. B) Trade with the Central Powers almost quadrupled to $3.2 billion a year, while that with the Allies fell to a trickle. C) Because of Wilson's embargo, the economy suffered a severe recession. D) Trade with the Allies almost quadrupled to $3.2 billion a year, while that with the Central Powers almost disappeared.
Which two outside states vied to control Italy during the Italian wars of the fifteenth century?
a. France and Spain b. Germany and Spain c. France and Greece d. Spain and Greece e. France and Germany
What was the goal of Comintern?
a. Remove the Orthodox Church from Russia b. Revive the war with Germany c. Restore territory taken during World War I d. Spread revolution and communism to other countries e. Replace Lenin with Trotsky
What were the causes of the Great Depression? What role did the stock market crash play in the economic downturn?
What will be an ideal response?