Civil War and Reconstruction Quiz

What was the main cause of the Civil War?

• Abolition of slavery

• Economic competition

• Desire for new territories in the West

• Political power struggle

Which states formally seceded from the Union to form the Confederate States of America?

• Eastern states

• Northern states

• Western states

• Southern states

Who was the president of the United States during the Civil War?

• Andrew Jackson

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

What important document was written in 1863 to free the slaves in the Southern states?

• Bill of Rights

• Declaration of Independence

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Gettysburg Address

What was the moral purpose of the Civil War?

• Economic gain

• Freedom and equality

• Territorial expansion

• Political dominance

Who delivered the Gettysburg Address to honor those who died in the battle?

• Jefferson Davis

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Robert E. Lee

• Abraham Lincoln

Which event happened during the Reconstruction period after the Civil War?

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Surrender of the Confederate Army

• Gettysburg Address

• Federal troops sent to protect former slaves

What was the purpose of Reconstruction after the Civil War?

• To establish a new government in the South

• To expand the Union to include new territories

• To enforce harsh punishments on the Southern states

• To rebuild and reunite the North and the South

What did the Union have more of that helped them win the Civil War?

• Tactical advantage

• Money and resources

• Political support

• Military strategy

What important event happened in 1861 that marked the beginning of the Civil War?

• Surrender of the Confederate Army

• Firing upon Fort Sumter

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Gettysburg Address