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Basics of the Civil War

Authored by Christopher Swiggum

History

3rd Grade

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Basics of the Civil War
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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What was the main reason for the expansion of the United States between 1803 and 1854?

Through purchase, negotiation, and conquest

To gain more farmland

To find gold

To increase the population

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What controversial question arose with the expansion of American territory?

Should new territories use the dollar or a new currency?

Should new territories become free or slave states?

Should new territories have their own army?

Should new territories be allowed to vote?

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Who was elected in November 1860, triggering the secession of seven slave states?

Abraham Lincoln

Thomas Jefferson

George Washington

Ulysses S. Grant

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What was the main purpose of the Civil War after Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation?

To elect a new president

To increase taxes

To fight for the abolition of slavery

To gain more territory

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Which battle is known as the bloodiest day in United States military history?

The First Battle of Bull Run

The Battle of Gettysburg

The Siege of Vicksburg

The Battle of Antietam

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

What did the 13th Amendment accomplish?

It lowered the voting age to 18

It established the income tax

It granted women the right to vote

It abolished slavery and involuntary servitude

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

15 mins • 1 pt

Who was the Confederate President during the Civil War?

Andrew Johnson

John Wilkes Booth

Jefferson Davis

Robert E. Lee

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