Civil War

Open Ended

Why do you think the American Civil War (1861-1865) is considered a significant event in U.S. history?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following events marked the beginning of the secession of Southern states from the Union?

• South Carolina voted to secede from the Union on December 20, 1860

• Abraham Lincoln was elected president

• The Battle of Fort Sumter began

• The Emancipation Proclamation was issued

Multiple Choice

Who was elected as the president of the Confederate States of America?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Jefferson Davis

• Robert E. Lee

Open Ended

Explain why the Upper South states decided to secede after the attack on Fort Sumter.

Multiple Select

Which states were among the first to secede and form the Confederate States of America?

• Florida

• Georgia

• Virginia

• Texas

Multiple Choice

How many states were part of the Confederacy during the Civil War?

• 9

• 11

• 13

• 23

Open Ended

Compare the governments of the North and South at the beginning of the Civil War. What advantages might the North have had due to its government?

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes the government structure of the South during the Civil War?

• A brand new government where states had more power than the central government

• A long-established government with a strong central authority

• A monarchy with a single ruler

• A government with equal power distribution between states and central authority

Multiple Select

Which of the following statements accurately describe the population differences between the North and South before the Civil War?

• The North had a larger population than the South

• The South had 3.5 million slaves

• European immigration increased the North's population

• The South had more people than the North

Open Ended

How did the differences in industry between the North and South affect their ability to sustain a long-term war effort?

Multiple Choice

What was one major advantage the North had in transportation during the Civil War?

• Extensive railroad system

• More horses and wagons

• Better roads

• More canals

Multiple Select

Which transportation challenges did the South face during the Civil War?

• Inadequate railroad system

• Few merchant ships

• Naval supremacy

• Efficient supply movement

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a financial advantage of the North during the Civil War?

• Controlled most of the nation's wealth

• Had easier access to foreign loans

• Faced fewer blockades

• Had lower taxes

Multiple Select

What were some methods the North used to fund the war?

• Placed tariffs on imports

• Taxed income

• Issued greenbacks

• Sold government bonds

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was a financial challenge faced by the South during the Civil War?

• Was hurt by Northern blockades

• Controlled most of the nation's wealth

• Issued greenbacks

• Had a strong banking system

Multiple Choice

What option did men drafted in the North between the ages of 20-45 have if they did not want to fight?

• They could pay $300 or find a substitute

• They could join the navy instead

• They could move to the South

• They could refuse without consequence

Open Ended

Compare the challenges faced by the North and South in raising and maintaining military forces during the Civil War.

Multiple Choice

Which of the following was an advantage the South had in military forces during the Civil War?

• More experienced officers

• Greater industrial capacity

• Larger population

• Stronger navy

Open Ended

How did the draft policy in the South during the Civil War reflect the social structure of Southern society?

Multiple Select

Select all the correct statements about General Robert E. Lee and General Stonewall Jackson.

• Lee was the Commander of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia.

• Jackson served under Lee and was key in winning many battles.

• Jackson surrendered to General Sherman at Bennett Farm.

• Lee died in 1863.

Multiple Choice

Which Confederate general was killed during the Battle of Shiloh and was the highest ranked officer on either side to be killed in the war?

• General Stonewall Jackson

• General Robert E. Lee

• General Albert Sidney Johnston

• General P.G.T. Beauregard

Open Ended

Compare the leadership roles of Admiral David Farragut and General Winfield Scott Hancock in the Union Army during the Civil War.

Battles of the Civil War​
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Open Ended

How did the secession of Southern states impact the United States politically and socially at the start of the Civil War?

Multiple Choice

What event marked the beginning of the secession of Southern states from the Union?

• South Carolina voting to secede in December 1860

• The election of Abraham Lincoln

• The attack on Fort Sumter

• The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation