The Beginning of the Civil War Practice Quiz

Who was the president of the Confederate States of America?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Jefferson Davis

• Robert E. Lee

How long did the Civil War last?

• 2 years
• 8 years
• 1 year
• 4 years

What attack started the Civil War?

• New Orleans

• Richmond

• Fort Sumter

• Washington DC

Which was an advantage of the North in the Civil War?

• strong military leadership

• larger population

• fighting a defensive war

• defending their liberty and homes

Which was an advantage of the North in the Civil War ?

• strong military leadership

• fighting a defensive war

• railroad transportation

• few factories

What was an advantage of the South in the Civil War?

• larger population

• strong military leadership

• more farms

• more factories and businesses

Which side had more farms to provide food for troops?

• North

• South

Who was newly elected as president in the North?

• Jefferson Davis

• Abraham Lincoln

• George C. McClellan

• Ulysses S. Grant

Why was the Battle of Bull Run important?

• It proved the South was weak

• It was the end of the Civil War

• It showed that defeating the South would not be easy

• It showed that the armies did not want long battles

What is another name for the North?

• Confederacy

• Union