Civil War Quiz (Pt 1)

What event marked the beginning of the Civil War?

• Battle of Gettysburg
• Attack of Fort Sumter
• Battle of Bull Run
• Siege of Vicksburg

Which states comprised the Border States during the Civil War?

• Maryland, Virginia, Georgia, Florida
• North Carolina, Tennessee, Louisiana, Arkansas
• Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, Missouri
• South Carolina, Alabama, Mississippi, Texas

What was the primary objective of Cotton Diplomacy during the Civil War?

• To persuade Britain to support the Confederacy
• To convince France to join the Union
• To seek alliance with Russia
• To strengthen trade with Canada

How did Abraham Lincoln react to the attack of Fort Sumter?

• Lincoln invited Jefferson Davis to his home to talk.
• Lincoln gave the South the Fort as a gift.
• Lincoln ran for president of the Confederacy
• Lincoln declares that the south is in a state of rebellion.

How did Lincoln attempt to address the fears of the Southern states in his inaugural address?

• By promising to abolish slavery immediately
• By proposing a compromise on state rights
• By promising to preserve the Union
• By declaring martial law

Who was elected president of the Confederate States of America?

• Abraham Lincoln
• Jefferson Davis
• Robert E. Lee
• Ulysses S. Grant

What was the one advantage of the North during the Civil War?

• Strong military tradition
• Familiarity with the terrain
• Strategic defensive position
• More developed economy

What was the primary advantage of the South in terms of strategy during the Civil War?

• Control of major cities
• Larger population
• Superior naval power
• Vast wilderness for defense

What nickname did General Thomas Jackson earn during the Battle of Bull Run?

• Ironclad
• Ironside
• Stonewall
• Ironheart

What was the outcome of the First Battle of Bull Run?

• Union victory
• Confederate victory
• Stalemate
• Draw