Studies Weekly 19: The American Civil War

What does a civil war mean?

• A war within a country among its citizens

• A war against nature

• A war between different countries

• A peaceful protest

What was the main cause of the Civil War in the United States in the 1860s?

• Religious differences

• Territorial disputes

• The legalization of enslaving people

• Taxation without representation

Who was highly respected and asked by President Abraham Lincoln to be the general in chief of the Army of the Potomac?

• Jefferson Davis

• Ulysses S. Grant

• George B. McClellan

• Robert E. Lee

What significant document did Abraham Lincoln issue that freed enslaved people in the rebellious states?

• The Gettysburg Address

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Bill of Rights

Which battle provided the Union victory that allowed the release of the Emancipation Proclamation?

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The Battle of Antietam

• The Battle of Shiloh

• The Battle of Fort Sumter

What was the purpose of the Gettysburg Address given by President Lincoln?

• To announce his resignation

• To dedicate a national cemetery and inspire the nation

• To end the war

• To declare war

How many days did the Battle of Gettysburg last?

• Two days

• Four days

• Three days

• One day

Who were the leaders of the armies mentioned in the text?

• Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr

• Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis

• George Washington and Thomas Jefferson

• Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant

What was the role of African Americans in the Civil War before January 1, 1863?

• They were neutral observers

• They were not permitted to enlist in the army

• They served as generals

• They could enlist in the army

Which two ironclad ships fought each other in the Civil War?

• The Enterprise and the Voyager

• The Titanic and the Britannic

• The Monitor and the Merrimack

• The Constitution and the Victory