What event marked the beginning of the Civil War?

• The election of Abraham Lincoln

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation

• The firing on Fort Sumter

What was the significant impact of the telegraph during the Civil War?

• It disrupted enemy communications

• It was primarily used for personal communication

• It gave accounts to political leaders and newspapers

• It was used for entertainment

How many men served in the armed services from 1861 to 1865?

• Nearly 3 million

• Approximately 1.5 million

• Over 2 million

• At least 2.75 million

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

• The Virginia and the New Ironsides

• The Essex and the Arkansas

• The Alabama and the Kearsarge

• The Monitor and the Merrimack

What was the outcome of the Battle of Port Royal?

• The Union suffered a major defeat

• No significant change in control

• The Confederacy strengthened its defenses

• The Union took control and freed 10,000 enslaved people

When were African Americans finally allowed to enlist in the Union armies?

• After the Civil War ended

• After Jan. 1, 1863

• Before the war began

• In the middle of 1862

Who was the first African American commissioned as a first lieutenant in the United States Army?

• Lewis Douglass

• Stephen Swails

• Charles Douglass

• Frederick Douglass

Who received the Congressional Medal of Honor for their bravery during the Civil War?

• 25 extraordinary African American men

• Commanding officers only

• Inventors of new weapons

• All Union soldiers

Approximately how many natives served in the Union and Confederate armies during the Civil War?

• Nearly 15,000

• Approximately 20,000

• About 10,000

• Over 25,000

What did women do during the Civil War?

• Served as generals

• Flew combat missions

• Gathered supplies and worked as nurses

• Designed weapons