Civil War Read Aloud Bradley Knight

What is a civil war?

• A war between different countries

• A war within the same country

• A war fought only by civilians

• A war without any battles

What were the main differences between the Northern and Southern states?

• Types of governments

• Languages spoken

• Favorite sports

• Climate and economy

What was the main issue that caused the Civil War?

• Prohibition

• Women's rights

• Slavery

• Taxation without representation

Why did the Southern states secede from the Union?

• They wanted a different president

• They wanted to form a new continent

• They disagreed on slavery

• They preferred a different flag

Who was elected president before the Civil War started?

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

What did the Southern states form when they seceded?

• The Independent States of America

• The Confederate States of America

• The Southern States of America

• The Union States of America

Which battle is considered the most important of the Civil War?

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The Battle of Bull Run

• The Battle of Apomattox

• The Battle of Fort Sumter

What was the outcome of the Civil War?

• The war is still ongoing

• The war ended in a draw

• The Northern states won

• The Southern states won

Who surrendered to end the Civil War?

• President Abraham Lincoln

• Jefferson Davis

• General Robert E. Lee

• General Ulysses S. Grant

What significant change resulted from the Civil War?

• The expansion to the west

• The invention of the railroad

• The beginning of the Industrial Revolution

• The end of slavery