Civil War Review

Question 1

Why did John Brown raid Harpers Ferry?

Accepted Answer

He was trying to start a slave revolt.

Question 2

What was the significance of the Appomattox Court House?

Accepted Answer

It’s where General Lee surrendered to General Grant, ending the Civil War.

Question 3

Who led his troops on a march through the state of Georgia where they destroyed towns along their way to Savannah?

Accepted Answer

William Sherman

Question 4

Which statement below accurately describes the effects of the Civil War?

Accepted Answer

The effects Civil War were positive in the North;disastrous in the South

Question 5

What best-selling novel became famous for revealing the horrors of slavery?

Accepted Answer

Uncle Tom’s Cabin

Question 6

Which of the following Confederate generals is well known for his leadership at the First Battle of Bull Run?

Accepted Answer

Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson

Question 7

Which letter on the map represents where the Battle of Gettysburg took place in 1863?

Accepted Answer

Z

Question 8

The North and South disagreed on states' rights. This then led to a disagreement on...

Accepted Answer

allowing slavery within their borders

Question 9

Where were the first shots of the Civil War fired?

Accepted Answer

Fort Sumter

Question 10

What battle was fought on Northern soil, was a big win for the North, and was a turning point in the war?

Accepted Answer

Battle of Gettysburg

Question 11

What happened during General William Sherman’s Atlanta Campaign?

Accepted Answer

He and his Union troops captured the city of Atlanta and set it on fire.

Question 12

Who was the first and only president of the Confederate States?

Accepted Answer

Jefferson Davis

Question 13

Jefferson Davis was an American soldier and politician. He is best known for serving as the

Accepted Answer

first and only president of the Confederacy.

Question 14

Which of these military leaders was in charge of the whole Confederate Army?

Accepted Answer

Robert E. Lee

Question 15

Which of these leaders forced General Lee to surrender for the Confederate Army, ending the Civil War?

Accepted Answer

Ulyssess S. Grant

Question 16

Which of the following best describes General Sherman's March to the Sea during the Civil War?

Accepted Answer

Troops destroyed anything between Atlanta and the Atlantic Coast.

Question 17

Which of the following was NOT a reason the South was devastated after the Civil War?

Accepted Answer

Their cities were continuing to grow and new factories were built.

Question 18

Which statement best describes the effects of the Civil War on the economies of the North and the South?

Accepted Answer

It strengthened the economy of the North;weakened the economy of the South

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