The Civil War Test

What were the forces in the North called?

• the Confederacy

• the Union

• the English

• Abraham Lincoln

What were the forces in the South called?

• the Confederacy

• the Union

• the English

• Abraham Lincoln

What year did the Civil War begin?

• 1961

• 1681

• 1861

• 1761

What advantages did the South have? (Choose two)

• stronger economy

• bigger army

• bigger navy

• fought on familiar land

• excellent military leaders

Why is the Battle of Antietam famous?

• It was the turning point of the war.

• It was the biggest battle of the war.

• It had the most soldiers fight in the war.

• It was the bloodiest day of fighting in the war.

Who won the Civil War?

• the Union

• the Onion

• the Confederacy

• the British

The south seceded from the north (the Union) What does secede mean?

• to succeed

• to join

• to break away

Which group wanted to end slavery in all of the United States?

• Poor Southern Whites

• Northern and Western Whites

• Plantation Owners

• Abolitionists

Lincoln used the dedication for this National Cemetery with a famous Address after this battle.

• Antietam

• Vicksburg

• Shiloh

• Gettysburg

What was one of the advantages of the North?

• its capital, factories, and skilled laborers

• its vast farmland

• the people were accustomed to outdoor life

• the people were used to handling firearms and horses