Civil War Terms

Civil War Terms

8th Grade

14 Qs

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Civil War Terms

Civil War Terms

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of the Battle of Antietam?

This was the site of the first ironclad ship battle.

The bloodiest single-day battle of the Civil War, the attempt by Lee to invade the North was thwarted.

This battle was the turning point in the war, showing England and France that the Confederacy had the clear advantage.

After this battle, McClellan was promoted by Lincoln for pursuing Lee's beaten troops.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the significance of the Battle of Gettysburg?

It was the first battle in which African-American troops participated.
The Union troops were able to defeat the Confederate troops which had invaded the North.
This battle was an important victory for the Confederate army.
It was the first battle fought on Southern soil.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which of the following did Union General William T. Sherman accomplish in 1864?

He faced Lee's Army of Northern Virginia in order to defend Washington from Southern invasion
He killed General Joseph Johnston in battle.
He conquered Atlanta and then marched through Georgia to Savannah.
He conquered Richmond.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which issue did the Emancipation Proclamation bring to the forefront of the Civil War?

Giving Women equal rights as men.
Freeing African-Americans from slavery.
Keeping the Union together.
Ending the use of child labor.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which was the first major battle of he Civil War?

Appomattox
Bull Run Manassas
Gettysburg
Vicksburg

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which battle gave the North control of the Mississippi River?

Appomattox
Bull Run
Fort Sumter
Vicksburg

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Where did Lee surrender to Grant an end the war?

Appomattox
Bull Run
Gettysburg
Vicksburg

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