The Civil War & Reconstruction Test Review

What general led the Union Army in the Battle of Gettysburg?

• General Robert E. Lee

• General Ulysses S. Grant

• General George Meade

• General Custard

What was the Gettysburg Address?

• The place where the Battle of Gettysburg took place.

• A speech given by President Abraham Lincoln

• The house where Mr. Gettysburg lived.

• The rallying cry of the Confederate troops.

How long did the Battle of Gettysburg last?

• Three months

• Two weeks

• Six days

• Three days

Which statement is true about the Battle of Gettysburg?

• It was the final battle of the Civil War.

• Very few soldiers died in the battle.

• It was the deadliest battle of the Civil War.

• The South won a decisive victory.

On the last day of the battle, Robert E. Lee sent one of his generals to attack the center of the Union army. What was the name of this famous attack?

• Pickett’s Charge

• Charge of the Light Brigade

• Charge of San Juan Hill

• Lee’s Folly

Which statement is false about the Battle of Gettysburg?

• It was a major victory for the Union and a turning point in the Civil War.

• General Meade continued to attack the Confederate army after the battle, and this led to the end of the Civil War.

• It was part of Robert E. Lee’s invasion into the North.

• Almost 8,000 soldiers died in the battle.

What is an abolitionist?

• Someone who owns slaves.

• Someone who is against war.

• Someone who is a Republican.

• Someone who is against slavery.

What did John Brown hope to accomplish by taking over the Harpers Ferry arsenal?

• He hoped to arm the slaves so they could fight back.

• He hoped to start a revolt among the slaves.

• He hoped to end slavery in the South.

• All the above

The raid was a great success for John Brown and the abolitionists.

• TRUE

• FALSE

Once Brown and his men had captured the arsenal, hundreds of slaves from around the area revolted and helped him to fight.

• TRUE

• FALSE