Civil War Quiz

What was the primary cause of the Civil War in the United States?

• Economic differences

• Territorial expansion

• Slavery

• Political power struggle

In what year did the Civil War begin?

• 1861

• 1858

• 1865

• 1870

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

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Andrew Johnson

Which of the following was a key advantage of the North during the Civil War?

• Better military leaders

• More railroads

• Larger cotton production

• Stronger naval power

What was the name of the speech given by Abraham Lincoln that declared all slaves in Confederate-held territory to be forever free?

• Gettysburg Address

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address

• Declaration of Independence

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

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Antietam

• Battle of Fort Sumter

• Battle of Bull Run

What was the main goal of the Confederate States during the Civil War?

• To end slavery

• To maintain their independence

• To conquer the North

• To reinstate British rule

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution officially abolished slavery?

• 13th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 15th Amendment

• 12th Amendment

What was the name of the Confederate general who surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant, effectively ending the Civil War?

• Robert E. Lee

• Stonewall Jackson

• Jefferson Davis

• Nathan Bedford Forrest

In which state did the Civil War officially end?

• Virginia

• Pennsylvania

• Maryland

• Tennessee