American Civil War and Emancipation Proclamation

When did President Abraham Lincoln issue the Emancipation Proclamation?

• January 1, 1863

• July 4, 1865

• April 9, 1865

• December 18, 1865

What did the Emancipation Proclamation declare?

• That all persons held as slaves within the rebellious states are free

• That all persons held as slaves within the loyal border states are free

• That all persons held as slaves within the Confederate states are free

• That all persons held as slaves within the Union states are free

Which states were exempted from the Emancipation Proclamation?

• Loyal border states

• Rebellious states

• Confederate states

• Union states

What was the purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation?

• To end slavery in the nation

• To change the purpose of the war to freedom

• To declare acceptance of black men into the Union Army and Navy

• To strengthen the Union both militarily and politically

How many black soldiers and sailors fought for the Union and freedom?

• Almost 100,000

• Almost 200,000

• Almost 300,000

• Almost 400,000

What did the Emancipation Proclamation confirm?

• The insistence of slaves to secure their own liberty

• The insistence of the Union to secure their own liberty

• The insistence of the Confederacy to secure their own liberty

• The insistence of the border states to secure their own liberty

What was the outcome of the Battle of Gettysburg?

• Union victory

• Confederate victory

• Stalemate

• Treaty agreement

What was the fatal error made by General Lee during the Battle of Gettysburg?

• Ordering General Pickett to lead a charge across an open field

• Ordering General Pickett to retreat from the battlefield

• Ordering General Pickett to surrender to the Union

• Ordering General Pickett to attack the Union from the rear

What was the significance of General Sherman's march to the sea?

• Destruction of Confederate war effort

• Capture of Confederate capital

• Union victory at Atlanta

• Union victory at Savannah

What was the final outcome of the Civil War?

• Confederate surrender

• Union surrender

• Stalemate

• Treaty agreement