Events and Battles of the Civil War

What was the first battle of the Civil War?

• Gettysburg

• Battle of Appomattox Court House

• The Atlanta Campaign

• Fort Sumter

Which battle is considered the turning point of the war?

• Gettysburg

• The Atlanta Campaign

• Battle of Appomattox Court House

• Fort Sumter

In which battle did tens of thousands of Americans die?

• Gettysburg

• The Atlanta Campaign

• Battle of Appomattox Court House

• Fort Sumter

What were two main goals of Sherman's March to the Sea?

• convincing people to give up the Confederate cause

• to recruit American Indians to fight for the Union

• destroying Confederate supply lines in Georgia

• capturing Confederate naval bases in Georgia

Which numeral represents Gettysburg, Pennsylvania?

• I

• II

• III

• IV

Why did General Sherman want to capture Atlanta, Georgia during the Civil War?

• to take control of Southern ports

• to take control of Southern factories

• to take control of Southern railroads

• to take control of Southern cotton fields

Why was the Battle of Gettysburg a turning point in the war?

• The Confederate victory allowed the Confederacy to capture Union territory.

• The Union victory forced the Confederacy to stop advancing into Union territory.

• The Confederate victory convinced France to support the Confederacy.

• The Union victory convinced Great Britain to support the Union.

Which statements about the Battle of Gettysburg and its outcome are correct?

• It was an important victory for the Union.

• The battle lasted 3 days and many soldiers died.

• Union soldiers under Sherman were trying to invade the South.

• Confederate soldiers under Lee were trying to invade the North.

• The battle was over quickly and few soldiers died.

Which of the following statements about the battle of Fort Sumter are true?

• The battle took place in Charleston Harbor.

• This was the first major battle of the Civil War.

• Union forces attacked at Confederate fort.

• Confederate forces attacked a Union fort.

• This was the last major battle of the Civil War.

Why did the government honor General Sherman?

• He helped Texas win independence from Mexico.

• He helped lead the Union to victory during the Civil War.

• He helped American forces achieve victory during the War of 1812.

• He helped the United States win its independence from Great Britain.