1. How did destruction of Southern railroad tracks affect the Civil War? A. It blocked the South from trading with the North.
B. It helped standardize the size of train tracks in the South.
C. It hindered transportation of Southern goods and soldiers.
D. It gave the North more materials with which to build its own railroads.

2. Which statement about photography during the Civil War is true?
It was quickly processed and published.
It refrained from showing disturbing images.
It was extensively used by spies from both sides.
D. It showed people what the battlefields looked like.

3. Why did the Confederates create the submarine?
A. to distract Union ships while Confederate ships snuck by
B. to go under the naval blockade created by Southern ships
C. to break through the naval blockades created by Union ships
D. to inspire Europeans to denounce the Union’s naval blockade

4. Which statement best describes how information is presented in this passage?
A. The causes of effects are explained.
B. A narrative describes one event in detail.
C. An argument is made using supporting evidence.
D. A problem is identified, and a solution is suggested.