Civil War Part 1 Review 2

Front

Why was the Election of 1860 significant?

Back

It led to the secession of Southern states and the start of the American Civil War.

Front

Who became president of the US in 1860?

Back

Abraham Lincoln

Front

How did Abraham Lincoln obtain his education?

Back

He was self-taught.

Front

Jefferson Davis was president of ________________.

Back

the Confederacy

Front

North or South: The Army of the Potomac

Back

North

Front

Who was the general in charge of the Army of Northern Virginia?

Back

General Robert E. Lee

Front

The Civil War began with the South attacking this fort in Charleston, South Carolina.

Back

Fort Sumter

Front

Why did the North think that they would easily beat the South at the beginning of the war? Options: Less population, no factories, better soldiers., Lack of motivation and determination., Poor leadership and military strategy., More population, industrial capacity, wealth, transportation.

Back

More population, industrial capacity, wealth, transportation.

Front

What date did the Battle of Bull Run happen on?

Back

July 21, 1861

Front

What did the South call the battle known as "Bull Run" by the North?

Back

First Battle of Manassas