The Civil War Quiz

Which statement regarding the presidency of James Buchanan is incorrect?

• James Buchanan did not believe in westward expansion.

• James Buchanan wanted to appease the South to save the Union.

• James Buchanan was our fi rst unmarried president.

• James Buchanan was committed to states’ rights.

I failed to stop southern states from seceding from the Union, which led to the Civil War

• Zachary Taylor

• James Buchanan

• Abraham Lincoln

• James Madison

Which statement BEST explains President Abraham Lincoln's original reason for fighting the Civil War?

• President Lincoln wanted to end all slavery everywhere in the US

• President Lincoln wanted to preserve the Union

• President Lincoln wanted to punish the South for their rebellion

What was the MOST SIGNIFICANT outcome of the 1860 Presidential election?

• Abraham Lincoln was elected
• Abraham Lincoln lost the election
• Slavery was immediately abolished (ended)
• The Southern states started to secede( withdraw/leave)

Which was a cause of the Civil War? (Check all that apply).

• Economy

• States' rights

• Sectionalism

• Slavery

What were the advantages the South had in the war? (Check all that apply).

• Military leadership (better generals)

• Larger army

• Fighting in familiar territory

• More money

Why is important to know about the Appomattox Courthouse's location for the Civil War?

• This is where Lee surrender and it ended the Civil War.

• The Confederates open fired on the fort, which began the Civil War.

• Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address here.

Which of the following was an advantage that the Union had?

• Smarter Generals
• Defensive Strategy
• More Troops
• Highly Motivated

What battle was the single bloodiest battle in US history?

• Antietam

• Shiloh

• Gettysburg

• Vicksburg

Who won the Civil War?

• Union
• Confederates