The Civil War: Battles, Events, and Key Figures

Who was the president of the United States during the Battle of Gettysburg?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Andrew Johnson

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Thomas Jefferson

Which battle is considered the turning point of the Civil War?

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Antietam

• Battle of Shiloh

• Battle of Bull Run

What was the primary goal of Sherman's March to the Sea?

• To capture Confederate President Jefferson Davis

• To train new Union soldiers

• To destroy Confederate resources and morale

• To find a quicker route to the sea

Which of the following states was the first to secede from the Union during the American Civil War?

• Virginia

• Texas

• South Carolina

• Mississippi

Which battle is considered the single bloodiest day in American military history?

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The Battle of Antietam

• The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation

• Sherman's March to the Sea

What was the immediate effect of the Emancipation Proclamation?

• It ended the Civil War.

• It freed all slaves in the Confederate states.

• It caused Britain and France to support the Confederacy.

• It allowed African Americans to serve in the Union Army and Navy.

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

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Theodore Roosevelt

Who was the commanding general of the Union forces at the Battle of Vicksburg?

• Robert E. Lee

• Ulysses S. Grant

• George B. McClellan

• Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson

What was the main reason the Burning of Atlanta was significant?

• It was the final battle of the Civil War.

• It marked the beginning of Sherman's March to the Sea.

• It led directly to the Emancipation Proclamation.

• It was the largest battle in terms of casualties.

Who was the Confederate general at the Battle of Gettysburg?

• Robert E. Lee

• Stonewall Jackson

• Jefferson Davis

• Nathan Bedford Forrest