8.7 Major Events and Battles of the Civil War

8.7 Major Battles & Events of the Civil War

Objective:

We will be able to name significant battles and events that occurred and understand the outcome of the war.

Multiple Choice

What was the main reason the American Civil War considered a major conflict in U.S. history?

• Because it was fought over the issue of slavery

• Because it was the first war in America

• Because it involved only the Southern states

• Because it lasted for only one year

Multiple Choice

Who won the Election of 1860?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Jefferson Davis

• Thomas Jefferson

Multiple Choice

Which state was the first to secede from the Union, leading to the formation of the Confederate States of America?

• South Carolina

• Virginia

• Georgia

• Texas

Multiple Choice

Which battle during the Civil War was fought in Virginia and resulted in a Confederate victory despite being outnumbered?

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Chancellorsville

• Fall of Atlanta

• Sherman's March to the Sea

Multiple Choice

What event marked the official end of the Civil War?

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• Surrender at Appomattox Court House

• The assassination of Abraham Lincoln

Open Ended

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