Civil War Practice Test

Which state was formed during the Civil War after splitting from another state in order to remain loyal to the Union?

• West Virginia

• Alabama

• Kentucky

• Maine

Which of these was the capitol of the Confederate States?

• Vicksburg, Mississippi

• Washington, D.C.

• Richmond, Virginia

• Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

Which of these were Border States during the Civil War, allowing slavery but remaining loyal to the Union?

• Missouri, Kentucky, and Maryland

• Illinois, West Virginia, and North Carolina

• Kansas, Kentucky, and Ohio

• Indiana, Virginia, and New Jersey

Which of these battles was a Confederate victory?

• Antietam

• Vicksburg

• Gettysburg

• Fort Sumter

Which of these battles was a significant Union victory?

• Bull Run

• Gettysburg

• Chickamauga

• Fort Sumter

Which of these battles was an important Union victory on the Mississippi River (look at location), taking control of the river and splitting the Confederacy?

• Antietam

• Gettysburg

• Vicksburg

• Fort Sumter

In which state did General Sherman carry out his March to the Sea?

• South Carolina

• Virginia

• Mississippi

• Georgia

General Lee surrendered to General Grant, ending the Civil War at Appomattox Courthouse in which state?

• Virginia

• New York

• Mississippi

• Pennsylvania

Gettysburg was an important Union victory, marking the farthest north the Confederacy ever got before being pushed back down South. In which state is Gettysburg located?

• Georgia

• Pennsylvania

• New York

• Massachusetts

What do we call the states in red?

• Confederate States
• Union States
• Border States
• SWAGGER States