The Causes and Beginning of the Civil War

1. Where did the first battle of the Civil War occur?

• Appomattox, VA

• Fort Sumter, SC

• Gettysburg, PA

2. What was one major factor that led to the Civil War?

• The economic troubles following the American Revolution.

• The growth of industrialized cities.

• The debate over a state's right to legalize slavery.

• The relationship between the United States and Great Britain.

3. Why did 11 states including South Carolina secede from the Union after the election of 1860?

• They believed that the election results were corrupt.

• They feared that the country would no longer be democratic.

• They believed the nation would go to war.

• They feared that slavery would be made illegal.

4. Why did South Carolina secede from the Union?

• To protect the strength of the federal government.

• To support the goals of abolitionists.

• To protect the use of slave labor.

• To weaken the state government.

5. Which statement might be said by a South Carolinian who supported the idea of the states' rights?

• "The United States government will do what is best for South Carolina."

• "South Carolina should follow all laws made by Congress."

• "South Carolinians can choose not to follow national laws."

6. How did General T. Sherman's "March to the Sea" impact the South?

• It destroyed several cities and towns in the South.

• It kept most of the fighting in the South.

• It protected important ports in the South.

• It increased trade within in the South.

7. This is a photograph from a Civil War camp. Based on this photograph, which statement about Civil War camps is true?

• There was a lot of room and not many people.

• They were uncomfortable places that lacked resources.

• They were protected from the elements.

• They were located in the cities.

8. How did the Union attempt to weaken the economy of South Carolina?

• It prepared to fight on its own lands.

• It increased the industrialization.

• It blockaded the Charleston Harbor.

• It controlled the Pacific Ocean.