Civil War and Lincoln's Leadership

Front

What profession did Abraham Lincoln enter after teaching himself? Options: Farming, Medicine, Law, Journalism

Back

Law

Front

What was the main issue removed from the Declaration of Independence due to fear of losing Southern State support?

Back

Condemnation of slavery

Front

What compromise attempted to maintain the balance between free and slave states?

Back

Missouri Compromise

Front

What was Lincoln's main goal at the start of the Civil War?

Back

To preserve the Union

Front

Who was the Confederate general known for his stand at the Battle of Bull Run?

Back

Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson

Front

Which general was known for his cautiousness and failed to capture Richmond?

Back

George McClellan

Front

Which battle was considered the single bloodiest day in American history?

Back

Battle of Antietam

Front

What did the Emancipation Proclamation declare?

Back

All slaves in Confederate states were free

Front

What was the reaction in the North to the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation?

Back

Widespread celebration

Front

What was a major consequence of the Emancipation Proclamation?

Back

It prevented European intervention on behalf of the Confederacy.