The Civil War

Front

Which of these was a Southern advantage at the start of the Civil War?

Large population

,

Strong military leadership

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Control of the railway system

,

Many factories and businesses

Back

Strong military leadership

Front

Which of the following was NOT a key battle of the Civil War?

Antietam

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Bull Run

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Lexington

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Gettysburg

Back

Lexington

Front

Who was the president of the Confederate States of America?

Back

Jefferson Davis

Front

Which piece of technology did Lincoln use to communicate with his generals?

Back

Telegraph

Front

Greatest cause of death in the Civil War? Options: Wounds, Disease, Frostbite, Starvation

Back

Disease

Front

What piece of legislation did Lincoln create which freed slaves in Confederate states?

Back

Emancipation Proclamation

Front

Why was the Battle of Gettysburg a turning point in the war?

Back

The loss of troops convinced Lee to never again invade the North

Front

Which of these was a danger for African American troops who fought for the Union?

Back

If captured, they could be sold into slavery

Front

Which of these describes General Sherman's march through Georgia?

Back

An example of total war

Front

Where was the location where Lee surrendered to Grant in 1865, ending the Civil War?

Back

Appomattox Court House