Civil War and Fort Sumter Quiz

What was a major cause of tension between the North and South before the Civil War?

• Cultural differences

• Religious conflicts

• Slavery

• Language barriers

Who won the presidential election of 1860?

• Abraham Lincoln

• John Bell

• Stephen Douglas

• John C. Breckinridge

Which state was the first to secede from the Union after the 1860 election?

• Virginia

• South Carolina

• Georgia

• Texas

What was Fort Sumter's primary strategic importance?

• It was the headquarters of the Confederate army

• It was the most defensible position in Charleston Harbor

• It housed significant military supplies

• It was a major trade port

Who commanded the U.S. fortifications in Charleston Harbor at the start of the Civil War?

• General P.G.T. Beauregard

• Major Robert Anderson

• President Abraham Lincoln

• Colonel James Castle

What action did Major Anderson take that escalated tensions in Charleston Harbor?

• He surrendered immediately

• He fired upon the city of Charleston

• He called for reinforcements

• He moved his men to Fort Sumter

What was the outcome of the initial bombardment of Fort Sumter?

• The Union forces surrendered

• The Union forces held the fort

• The fort was destroyed

• The Confederates surrendered

What significant event occurred on April 12, 1861?

• The signing of a peace treaty

• The start of the Civil War

• A major victory for the Union

• The end of the Civil War

How did the citizens of Charleston react to the bombardment of Fort Sumter?

• They evacuated the city

• They celebrated

• They protested against the war

• They watched the bombardment

What did Fort Sumter symbolize for the North?

• Strength and resilience

• Freedom and justice

• Secession and disloyalty

• Victory and power