USH Civil War Test Questions

Which of these cities was the capital of the Confederacy?

• Baltimore, Maryland

• Washington, D.C. 

• Charleston, West Virginia

• Richmond, Virginia

For the South, what was the primary aim of the war?

• to increase its wealth 

• to become a separate, independent nation

• to build a strong fighting force

• to become the center of U.S. trade and commerce

What was the main goal of the North at the beginning of the war?

• to be recognized as independent

• to end slavery

• to punish the South

• to reunite the country

Which statement describes the position of the border states—West Virginia, Delaware, Maryland, Kentucky, and Missouri—during the Civil War?

• They chose to not side with the Union or the Confederacy.

• They joined the Confederacy but were sympathetic to the Union.

• They remained loyal to the Union but allowed slavery.

• They switched from the Confederacy to the Union as the war dragged on.

Which of these was a Northern advantage at the start of the Civil War?

• highly trained soldiers

• abundant natural resources

• fighting in familiar territory

• control of the Mississippi River

What was one of the main advantages of the North?

• a diverse population

• excellent military leaders

• belief in a strong Union

• strong industries

What was one of the main advantages of the South?

• a larger population

• excellent military leaders

• belief in states' rights

• strong industries

From where did most Confederate and Union soldiers come?

• cities

• farms

• Far West

• coastal areas

Why did General Lee join the Confederate military?

• He was in favor of slavery.

• He felt loyalty to his native Virginia.

• He believed in the rights of states to secede.

• He had been defeated in the presidential election.

What was the significance of the Battle of Bull Run?

• It proved that the South was weak.

• It showed that the North would win.

• It proved that a quick victory was impossible.

• It showed that the armies were unwilling to fight long battles.