Civil War and Black American History

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

• Over 750,000

• Exact number is unknown

• Less than 500,000

• Around 1 million

What was the main cause of the Civil War?

• Economics

• States' rights

• Political differences

• Slavery

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

• South Carolina

• Texas

• Louisiana

• Mississippi

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?

• July 4, 1862

• September 17, 1862

• April 9, 1865

• January 1, 1863

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

• 5%

• 20%

• 10%

• 15%

What was the significance of the Battle of Antietam?

• It marked the end of the Civil War

• It resulted in the surrender of the Confederate Army

• It led to the Emancipation Proclamation

• It was the bloodiest battle in American history

What role did Harriet Tubman play during the Civil War?

• Teacher

• Cook

• Nurse

• Spy

What event marked the official end of slavery in the United States?

• Juneteenth

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Passage of the 13th Amendment

• Surrender of Robert E Lee

What was the main reason for the delay in the end of slavery after the Civil War?

• Continued support for slavery

• Slow implementation of laws

• Lack of awareness

• Resistance from Confederate states