The Civil War Begins

Question 1

What did the Southerners call the war when it began?

Accepted Answer

War for Southern Indepence

Question 2

Why was Maryland a "critical" state for the Confederacy?

Accepted Answer

It borderd Washington, D.C.

Question 3

Why was Fort Sumter important to the Confederacy?

Accepted Answer

It guarded Charleston harbor

Question 4

What made Abraham Lincoln a strong leader?

Accepted Answer

He was patient and he planned well

Question 5

Which leader was forced to choose sides at the beginning of the war?

Accepted Answer

Robert E. Lee

Question 6

How long was Fort Sumter under seige?

Accepted Answer

3 days

Question 7

Name a strength for the South.

Accepted Answer

They were in the defensive postion

Question 8

True or False. The Confederate constitution favored a strong government.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 9

What made Jefferson Davis a strong leader?

Accepted Answer

His military experience

Question 10

What year did Lincoln take office?

Accepted Answer

1861

Question 11

True or False. The North's biggest disadvantage was supplying their soldiers.

Accepted Answer

False

Question 12

True or False. Kentucky opted to stay in the Union even though it was a slave state.

Accepted Answer

True

Question 13

What did President Davis do to make Lincoln's presidency difficult?

Accepted Answer

He began seizing federal forts

Question 14

Name a strength for the North.

Accepted Answer

Larger population

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