Civil War Quiz

Who was the Confederate general known for his aggressive tactics and skill in battle, earning him the nickname "Stonewall"?

• a) Robert E. Lee

• b) Ulysses S. Grant

• c) Stonewall Jackson

• d) General McClellan

Which African American abolitionist and orator played a significant role in advocating for the recruitment of Black soldiers in the Union Army during the Civil War?

• a) Robert E. Lee

• b) Stonewall Jackson

• c) Elizabeth Blackwell

• d) Fredrick Douglass

What was the name of the major battle in which General Robert E. Lee led the Confederate forces to a decisive victory over the Union Army in 1863?

• a) Battle of Gettysburg

• b) Battle of Antietam

• c) Battle of Bull Run

• d) Battle of Vicksburg

In which state was the First Battle of Bull Run (First Manassas) fought?

• a) Virginia

• b) Maryland

• c) Pennsylvania

• d) South Carolina

What battle is often considered the turning point of the Civil War, as it marked the beginning of the decline of the Confederate forces?

• a) Battle of Antietam

• b) Battle of Gettysburg

• c) Battle of Shiloh

• d) Battle of Chickamauga

Which of the following was a significant advantage of the North during the Civil War?

• a) Cotton production

• b) Experienced military leadership

• c) Larger population

• d) Stronger motivation

What was one of the major disadvantages faced by the South during the Civil War?

• a) Superior industrial infrastructure

• b) Lack of military leadership

• c) Abundant resources

• d) Strong naval power

What was the primary source of income for the Southern states before the Civil War?

• a) Manufacturing

• b) Agriculture, including cotton and tobacco

• c) Mining

• d) Fishing

Which major Southern city was the last Confederate holdout to surrender, effectively ending the Civil War in 1865?

• a) Richmond

• b) Atlanta

• c) New Orleans

• d) Charleston

What was the name of the economic plan implemented by the North during the Civil War to finance the war effort?

• a) The New Deal

• b) The Marshall Plan

• c) The Anaconda Plan

• d) The Greenback Plan