The American Civil War Sample Review

What were the forces in the North called?

• the Confederacy

• the Union

• the English

• Abraham Lincoln

What were the forces in the South called?

• the Confederacy

• the Union

• the English

• Abraham Lincoln

What year did the Civil War begin?

• 1961

• 1681

• 1861

• 1761

Where did the war begin?

• Fort Summer

• Fort Sutter

• Fort Sutmer

• Fort Sumter

In the beginning of the war, what was the main aim of the North?

• to save the slaves

• to save the Confederacy

• to save its way of life

• to save the Union

What advantages did the South have? (Choose all that apply.)

• stronger economy

• bigger army

• bigger navy

• fought on familiar land

• excellent military leaders

Why is the Battle of Antietam famous?

• It was the turning point of the war.

• It was the biggest battle of the war.

• It had the most soldiers fight in the war.

• It was the bloodiest day of fighting in the war.

In July 1863, what 2 major battles were won by the Union forces? (Choose all that apply.)

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Anteitam

• Battle of Vickburg

• Battle of Mississippi River

What does "turning point" mean?

• events that change the way things are going

• lead an army into land to take it over

• defeat

• injured or hurt

P.170: What did Lincoln write in 1863?

• the Emancipation Proclamation

• the Constitution

• the property of the Confederates

• the President Lincoln