Understanding the American Civil War and Abraham Lincoln

What profession did Abraham Lincoln enter after his early jobs?

• Railroad work

• Farming

• Law

• Teaching

What was the main issue removed from the Declaration of Independence due to Southern concerns?

• Condemnation of slavery

• Taxation without representation

• Freedom of speech

• Right to bear arms

Which state's request to join as a slave state caused significant controversy?

• Missouri

• California

• Maine

• Texas

What was the Supreme Court's decision in the Dred Scott case?

• All states must allow slavery

• Slaves could sue for their freedom

• Slavery was unconstitutional

• Slaves could not be citizens

Which battle is considered the start of the Civil War?

• Battle of Shiloh

• Battle of Antietam

• Battle of Fort Sumter

• Battle of Bull Run

What nickname was given to General Ulysses S. Grant after the Battle of Fort Donaldson?

• Stonewall Grant

• Old Blood and Guts

• Iron Wall Grant

• Unconditional Surrender Grant

Who was the Confederate general known for his brilliant military strategies?

• George McClellan

• Thomas Jackson

• Robert E. Lee

• Ulysses S. Grant

Which battle was crucial for Lincoln to issue the Emancipation Proclamation?

• Battle of Bull Run

• Battle of Fort Sumter

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Antietam

What was the main goal of the Emancipation Proclamation?

• To change the national anthem

• To declare war on Britain

• To free all slaves in Confederate states

• To end all wars

What effect did the Emancipation Proclamation have on European nations?

• They cut off all trade with America

• They were less likely to oppose the Union

• They decided to intervene in the war

• They supported the Confederacy more