Union and Confederate Overview Quiz

Who was the President of the Union during the Civil War?

• Jefferson Davis

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Robert E. Lee

• Abraham Lincoln

What was the name of the attack that marked the beginning of the Civil War?

• Battle of Bull Run

• Attack on Fort Sumter

• Battle of Antietam

• Battle of Gettysburg

What advantage did the Union have during the Civil War?

• Strong defensive positions

• Control of the Mississippi River

• More experienced generals

• Better use of railroads

Who was the President of the Confederacy during the Civil War?

• Robert E. Lee

• Abraham Lincoln

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Jefferson Davis

What was the main reason for the secession of the Southern states from the Union?

• Slavery

• Disagreement over foreign policy

• Religious conflicts

• Economic differences

Which Confederate general surrendered to the Union, effectively ending the Civil War?

• Robert E. Lee

• Stonewall Jackson

• Nathan Bedford Forrest

• James Longstreet

What was the main advantage of the Confederacy during the Civil War?

• Better use of railroads

• Strong defensive positions

• More experienced generals

• Control of the Mississippi River

What was the main focus of the Confederate economy during the Civil War?

• Trade

• Banking

• Manufacturing

• Agriculture

Who were the abolitionists?

• People who opposed the Union

• People who supported slavery

• People who supported secession

• People who opposed slavery

What was the main cause of the Civil War?

• Economic differences

• Religious conflicts

• Disagreement over foreign policy

• Slavery