Civil War - Study Guide

Which battle marked the beginning of the Civil War?

• Battle of Ironclads

• Battle of Fort Sumter

• Appomattox Court House

• Battle of Gettysburg

Which state was the first to secede from the Union?

• South Carolina

• Arkansas

• Maryland

• Tennessee

Who was the President of the Confederacy?

• Jefferson Davis

• Donald Trump

• Stephen Douglas

• Abraham Lincoln

Which battle is considered "the bloodiest DAY in American history?"

• Battle of Antietam

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Federicksburg

• Battle of Shiloh

Which side used the Anaconda Plan?

• Union

• Confederacy

Which side had a stronger industry?

• Union

• Confederacy

Which of the following was NOT part of the Anaconda Plan?

• Blockade Southern Ports

• Split the Confederacy in Half

• Capture Richmond

• Strangle Confederate Leaders

What two European countries did the Confederacy want to aide them in the war? (SELECT BOTH COUNTRIES)

• Great Britain

• France

• Spain

• Switzerland

• Portugal

True or False: The Emancipation Proclamation freed ALL slaves.

• False

• True

Which of the following roles did women NOT play in the Civil War?

• Disguised soldiers

• Nurses

• Everyday workers

• Spies

• Officers