SS8H5 Civil War Era Quiz

SS8H5 Civil War Era Quiz

8th Grade

56 Qs

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SS8H5 Civil War Era Quiz

SS8H5 Civil War Era Quiz

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Social Studies

8th Grade

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RL.7.9, RL.8.9

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which compromise included the Fugitive Slave Act?

Kansas-Nebraska Act

Missouri Compromise

Compromise of 1850

Georgia Constitution

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What importance did Atlanta have to the South in the Civil War?

Due to its railroads and industry, it was the center of major trade and transportation.

It was the capital of the CSA

All of the Confederate Military spent their nights there

The French allies were stationed there.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which was the first major battle of the Civil War fought in GA? This was also over major control of railroads.

Battle of Alexandria

Battle of Winterfell

Battle of Hogwarts

Battles of Chickamauga

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What was the primary goal of the Union Blockade?

to prevent Confederate support from Spain.

to keep the South from building up a powerful navy.

prevent the South from shipping cotton to Britain and France in exchange for weapons and other supplies

to block African slaves from being brought in the southern ports.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following was NOT a result of the Compromise of 1850?

Southern states agreed to end slavery before the war

Congress passed the Fugitive Slave Act.

California was admitted as a free state.

It created a power imbalance in House and Senate.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What effect did Sherman's March to the Sea have on the Confederacy?

Sherman's troops traveled only at night and avoided Confederate towns.
Sherman's troops had no effect because the Confederacy army regrouped and attacked in early 1865.
Sherman's troops rebuilt downs and railroads so the Confederate states could recover after the war.
Sherman's troops destroyed towns, railroads, and farms so the Confederate army would have no supplies.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

The Civil War began on April 12, 1861 when the Confederate troops attacked the Union troops at

Fort Sumter, SC
Appomattox Court House
Vicksburg, MS
Atlanta, GA

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