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The Civil War
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A review of the causes, main events, figures and outcomes of the Civil War.
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1
Which event led directly to South Carolina's secession from the United States?
the Confederate victory at the First Battle of Bull Run
the firing upon Ft. Sumter in Charleston
the cession of North Carolina from the Union
the victory of Abraham Lincoln in the Election of 1860
2
Florida seceded from the United States following what event?
the firing on Ft. Sumter
the 1st Battle of Bull Run
The Election of Abraham Lincoln
The Emancipation Proclamation
3
The attack on this fort in South Carolina officially started the Civil War.
Fort Sumter
Fort McHenry
Fort Knox
Fort Sunny
4
Which conflict resulted in the deaths of over 600,000 Americans?
The American Revolution
The Civil War
World War 2
The War of 1812
5
Who was appointed general of the Confederate army and remained loyal to his state of Virginia?
Ulysses S. Grant
Nathan Bedford Forrest
Robert E. Lee
George McClellan
6
Which historic speech did Lincoln give after the Battle of Gettysburg?
Emancipation Proclamation
Farewell Address
Gettysburg Address
Inauguration Speech
7
Who was appointed to President of the Confederate States?
John Tyler
Jefferson Davis
Stephen Douglass
Alexander Hamilton
8
This novel by Harriet Beecher Stowe helped expose slavery to many northerners.
The Jungle
To Kill A Mockingbird
Common Sense
Uncle Tom's Cabin
9
Using this map, it can be determined that
the border states supported the Northern Democrats
southern states did not back the Republican Party
the lack of universal manhood suffrage played a role in Breckinridge's loss
Washington, Utah, Kansas and other territories refused to participate
10
Abraham Lincoln's biggest objective in the Civil War was to
save the South
end slavery
save the Union
destroy the South
11
Fought between September 18-20, 1863. Battle was in northwest Georgia. Decisive victory for the Confederate troops.
The Battle of Nashville
The Battle of Chickamauga
The Battle of Atlanta
The Battle of Gettysburg
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Lincoln's goal during the Civil War was to what?
Preserve the Union
Punish the South
Let the South Secede
13
This woman was wanted by southerners for helping slaves escape via the Underground Railroad.
Sojourner Truth
Deborah Sampson
Harriet Tubman
Susan B. Anthony
14
Where did John Wilkes Booth assassinate Abraham Lincoln in 1865?
Broadway Theater
Mr. Walsh's House
Duval Charter at Flagler
Ford's Theater
15
Which effect BEST fits in the diagram?
The North surrendered at Appomattox Court House.
The South was able to move the Confederate capital to Fredericksburg.
The North continued on its march towards Richmond.
The South became inspired and went on to win the next battle.
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After the election of who in 1860 led South Carolina to secede from the United States.
Stephen Douglass
Mr. Walsh
Andrew Johnson
Abraham Lincoln
17
Following the Civil War, how did Florida's economy change?
It ceased to produce citrus crops.
It became a leading producer of cotton.
It became a railroad hub for the entire Southeast.
It developed into a major source of lumber.
18
Which general did Lincoln fire and who will run against him in the 1864 election?
George McClellan
Ulysses S. Grant
Robert E. Lee
19
Which state was the first to secede from the United States in 1860?
South Carolina
Texas
Maryland
North Carolina
20
What was the main argument that Southerners made in defense of slavery?
If the Founding Fathers enslaved people, it should be OK in the 1850s
The right to own enslaved people was guaranteed under the First Amendment
It was up to the states to deal with the use of slavery
The future of American economic development depended upon slavery
21
Where did the Civil War officially end with General Lee surrendering to General Grant in 1865?
Appomattox Courthouse, VA
Washington D.C.
Gettysburg, PA
Fort Sumter, SC
22
This Civil War-era illustration is showing
Scott's victory at Gettysburg.
the Union blockade of the South.
Sherman's "March to the Sea".
Grant's victory at Shiloh.
23
Which court case in 1856 ruled that slaves could be treated as property with no rights?
Dred Scott Case
Commonwealth vs Hunt
Fugitive Slave Act
Marbury vs Madison
24
Robert E. Lee was a key general in what conflict?
The Revolutionary War
The Civil War
The Spanish-American War
The War of 1812
25
More than 500,000 people lost their lives during the Civil War...
True
False
26
Which two issues played the GREATEST roles in causing the Civil War?
the Missouri Compromise and the California Gold Rush
slavery and states' rights
Manifest Destiny and Indian Removal
the election of James K. Polk and the Northwest Ordinance
27
Which slave state remained loyal to the Union during the Civil War?
Maryland
North Carolina
Kentucky
Virginia
28
Slavery, States' Rights, and Sectionalism were the major causes of
The American Revolution
The Mexican-American War
The French and Indian War
The Civil War
29
Who is present at Lincoln's 2nd Inauguration in 1864?
Ulysses S. Grant
Stephen Douglass
Robert E. Lee
John Wilkes Booth
30
The formal withdrawal of a state from the Union is known as?
Secession
Break Up
Unionization
31
This battle in 1862 marked the bloodiest single-day of the war with 22, 700 casualties.
Antietam
Gettysburg
Atlanta
Vicksburg
32
Which term best describes West Virginia, Delaware, Kentucky, Missouri, and Maryland during the Civil War?
Border States
Union Strongholds
Neutral States
Confederate States
33
Jefferson Davis played what role in the Civil War?
Union General
Confederate President
Confederate General
Cabinent member of Union
34
Which side had a distinct advantage in weapons, transportation and population during the war?
North
South
35
What was the MAIN goal of Abraham Lincoln at the start of the Civil War?
win the Election of 1864
destroy the South
save the Union
end slavery
36
Which battle was the turning point and made the south give up on invading the north?
Battle of Gettysburg
Battle of Vicksburg
Battle of Bull Run
Battle of the Alamo
37
Lincoln's "Emancipation Proclamation" had all of the following effects EXCEPT
it freed the slaves in the states that were in rebellion against the Union.
it caused the Union to change its Confiscation Acts.
it led to mass movements of slaves out of "border states".
it led to the British and French refusal to support the Confederate States.
