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Civil War Battles

Authored by Matthew Gugino

Social Studies

8th Grade

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Civil War Battles
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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Guess what? The very first shots of the Civil War were fired when Confederates attacked this fort, leading to the Union's surrender. Can you name that historic fort?

Bull Run/ Manassas 1

Antietam

Appomattox Courhouse

Ft. Sumter

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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🎩🔥 Which battle was the bloodiest of the Civil War, marked a turning point in favor of the Union, and was the northernmost clash? 🎩🔥

Antientam

Gettysburg

Bullrun

Vicksburg

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Guess who? Led by the fearless Ulysses S. Grant, this bold move blockaded the Mississippi River and cleverly split the Confederate troops into smaller, more manageable groups, paving the way for a Union victory. Can you name this pivotal event?

Vicksburg

Gettysburg

Bull Run

Antietam

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

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Let's dive into history with a fun twist! Which of these was NOT a strategy in the famous "Anaconda Plan"?

Block all southern ports to cut off shipping

Divide the north into sections

Control the Mississippi River

Capture the Confederate capital, Richmond

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

45 sec • 1 pt

Guess why the Battle of Gettysburg was a major turning point in the war:

It sparked a massive four-day draft riot in New York City.

It led European nations to finally decide to support the Confederacy.

It was the moment Southern troops ventured the farthest into Union land.

Lee's forces were so diminished, he could never contemplate another invasion of the North.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

20 sec • 1 pt

Who emerged victorious in the epic Battle of Gettysburg?

Union

Confederates

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

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🌟 Hey history buffs! Can you tell which epic battle handed the Union the keys to the mighty Mississippi River? 🌟

Gettysburg

Vicksburg

Antietam

1st Bull Run

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