Civil War Review

What was a major cause of the Civil War? Options: land, economy, Taxes, Slavery

Who attacked an army post in Harper's Ferry, Virginia to start a slave rebellion?

Which was the first state to secede from the Union? Options: Georgia, Tennessee, South Carolina, Florida

Why did the Southern states want to leave the union?

What event started the Civil War on April 12, 1861? Options: John Brown’s Raid, The battle of Gettysburg, The battle of Fort Sumter, The battle of Vicksburg

What were the people who fought to end slavery called?

Who was the general who burned down Atlanta and then marched his troops toward Savannah, GA?

Who became the president of the Confederate States of America?

What did General Sherman's troops do in his strategy of total war during the March to the Sea through Georgia?

Why do you think the novel Uncle Tom’s Cabin was so powerful?