Civil War Quiz

What event marked the beginning of the Civil War?

• The election of 1860

• The secession of Southern states

• The Battle of Fort Sumter

• The call to arms by the Union

Which state was the first to secede following the election of 1860?

• Virginia

• Mississippi

• South Carolina

• Texas

What was the Union's initial thought about the duration of the war?

• It would be a quick win by taking the South's capital

• It would last until the North gave up

• It would drag on due to the South's resistance

• It would end when the European allies intervened

Which of the following border states stayed with the Union?

• Maryland

• Kentucky

• Missouri

• Delaware

What advantage did the Yankees (North) have during the Civil War?

• Experienced Military Officers

• Homeland Advantages

• More Troops Available

• Help from Citizens

Which advantage did the Rebels (South) have during the Civil War?

• Higher Population

• More Railroads and Farmland

• Experienced Military Officers

• Troops with better quality training

What was a significant advantage of rifles/cannons introduced during the Civil War?

• They could be loaded faster and had better accuracy

• They were lighter and easier to transport

• They required less ammunition

• They could be used by untrained soldiers

What was the result of the Battle of Ironclads?

• A decisive victory for the North

• A decisive victory for the South

• The battle was inconclusive and led to a draw

• The battle led to the immediate end of the war

Why was McClellan's excessive caution during the Civil War problematic for President Lincoln?

• It led to a series of rapid defeats

• It frustrated President Lincoln due to lost opportunities for advancement

• It resulted in a high number of casualties

• It caused the Union army to run out of supplies

What was the significance of the Battle at Antietam?

• It was the least deadly day of the Civil War

• It was the victory Lincoln needed to issue the Emancipation Proclamation

• It resulted in a clear victory for the South

• It led to the immediate surrender of the Confederate forces