Civil War and Black American History

What is the estimated number of people who lost their lives in the Civil War?

• Over 750,000

• Less than 500,000

• Around 1 million

• Exact number is unknown

What was the main cause of the Civil War?

• States' rights

• Economics

• Slavery

• Desire for independence

Which state declared that their position is thoroughly identified with the institution of slavery?

• Mississippi

• Louisiana

• Texas

• South Carolina

Who stated that slavery was the immediate cause of the Civil War?

• Alexander Stephens

• Frederick Douglass

• Robert E Lee

• Ulysses S. Grant

When did President Lincoln sign the Emancipation Proclamation?

• April 1861

• July 1862

• September 1862

• January 1863

What percentage of the Union forces were made up of Black soldiers?

• 5%

• 10%

• 15%

• 20%

What was the significance of the Battle of Antietam?

• It marked the end of the Civil War

• It led to the Emancipation Proclamation

• It was the bloodiest battle in American history

• It resulted in the surrender of the Confederate Army

What role did Harriet Tubman play during the Civil War?

• Spy and military leader

• Nurse and cook

• Teacher and educator

• Political activist

What event marked the official end of slavery in Texas?

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Battle of Antietam

• Surrender at Appomattox Court House

• Juneteenth

What was the impact of Black soldiers fighting in the Civil War?

• It led to the immediate end of slavery

• It changed perceptions about Black people's capabilities

• It caused division within the Union forces

• It resulted in the formation of the Confederacy