The Boys' War- Intro and Chapter 1

What began the Civil War?

• An argument over Lincoln becoming president

• The attack on Fort Sumpter

• Slavery

• Underage boys wanting to fight

What was one reason boys wanted to enlist?

• To help their country

• To meet new people

• To try new foods

• To get a gun

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What did Elisha Stockwell do?

• Ran away to enlist

• Told recruiters he was 18

• Had his father tell recruiters he was strong

• Showed recruiters his shooting skills

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Which side wanted Lincoln to become president?

• North

• East

• West

• South

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One boy wanted to join the war because he said it would be

• "all fun and games"

• "all dancing and frolic"

• "all shooting and fun"

• "all fun and frolic"

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How did people NOT hear about Fort Sumpter?

• telephone

• telegraph

• word of mouth

• news bulletins

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One reason boys could lie about their age was because...

• They could forge their birth certificates

• They had fake drivers' licenses

• They didn't have any proof of their age

• They got their friends to lie for them

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Boys probably shouldn't have been able to join the war because...

• They should stay on the farm and work

• They should be in school

• They didn't understand the danger

• They should stay home to help their siblings

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