Civil War Quiz

Where were the first shots fired in the Civil War?

• Richmond, Virginia

• Ft. Sumter, South Carolina

• Atlanta, Georgia

• Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

What was significant about the Battle of Antietam?

• It was the first battle of the Civil War.

• It led to Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation and bloodiest single day of civil war

• It was fought in Georgia.

• It marked the end of the war.

Which side had the advantage of more factories and industry at the start of the Civil War?

• The North

• The South

• Both sides were equal

• The advantage was unclear

Why was the Battle of Chickamauga significant?

• It marked the end of the war.

• It was the last major Confederate victory.

• It took place in the North.

• It led to the Emancipation Proclamation.

Why was Sherman determined to get to Atlanta during the Atlanta Campaign?

• Atlanta had valuable natural resources.

• Atlanta was a key railroad and industrial center.

• Sherman was born in Atlanta.

• Atlanta was the capital of the Confederacy.

What is William T. Sherman MOST remembered for?

• Winning the Battle of Gettysburg

• Leading the Confederate forces

• His March to the Sea through Georgia

• Surrendering at Appomattox Court House

Which side had the advantage of fighting most of the battles of the Civil War on 'home' territory?

• The North

• The South

• Neither side had an advantage

• Both sides had equal advantages

What was the purpose of the Union blockades?

• To prevent Southern states from seceding

• To stop Confederate propaganda

• To prevent the spread of slavery

• To restrict Confederate trade and supplies

Why did the South need to keep its ports open during the Civil War?

• To export cotton and obtain supplies

• To facilitate communication with the North

• To promote tourism

• To strengthen diplomatic ties with Europe

Sherman's march to the sea happened between which two cities?

• Atlanta and Richmond

• Nashville and Memphis

• Atlanta and Savannah

• Charleston and Columbia