13. Document Projects for Exploring American Histories, Document Project 13: Home Front Protest during the Civil War

**Quiz for Document 13.4: Calls for Peace in North Carolina (1863)**

Quiz for Document 13.4: Calls for Peace in North Carolina (1863)

Document 13.4: Calls for Peace in North Carolina (1863)

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Question 13.10

1. The authors of this peace petition argued that the Confederacy had treated North Carolina unfairly by

providing an insufficient quantity of military supplies to its battalions.

failing to recognize its citizens’ extraordinary valor and patriotism.

conscripting its slaves at a higher rate than in other states.

providing it inadequate protection from Union violence and attacks.

Question 13.11

2. The authors suggest in one of their resolutions, “That it is a great crime . . . to conceal the truth from the people.” What truth do they suggest the Confederate government has concealed from them?

That North Carolina has provided more troops to the Confederacy than any other state

The presence of thousands of Union troops in Texas, Florida, and Louisiana

The number of southern slaves who had fled to the Union army’s lines

The fact that the South was likely losing the war, despite winning some battles

Question 13.12

3. Under what conditions do the authors of the peace petition suggest they would be willing to continue the war?

The Confederacy publicly proclaims that North Carolinians are the bravest fighters

The Union refuses to concede that Southerners should be allowed to maintain slavery

The Confederacy provides payments to families whose men are fighting the war

The Union refuses to pay reparations to the South for the men and resources it has lost

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