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The Civil War Quiz

Authored by Joe Moncrief

History

7th Grade

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The Civil War Quiz
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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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

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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)

5.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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

Economy

States' rights

Sectionalism

Slavery

6.

MULTIPLE SELECT QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

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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.

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