American Civil war

What was the deadliest war in American history?

• The Revolutionary War

• The Civil War

• World War I

• World War II

Approximately how many lives were lost during the Civil War?

• About 300,000

• About 400,000

• Over 600,000

• Nearly 800,000

When did the Civil War begin and end?

• April 12, 1861 - April 9, 1865

• May 12, 1860 - May 9, 1864

• June 12, 1862 - June 9, 1866

• July 12, 1863 - July 9, 1867

What name did the Southern states adopt after seceding from the United States?

• American Confederacy

• Confederate States of America

• Southern Union

• Seceded States

Which of the following best describes the relationship between the Northern and Southern states during the Civil War?

• Allies

• Neutral parties

• Enemies

• Independent nations

What was one of the main reasons Southern states supported the enslavement of people during the Civil War?

• They needed labor for industrial production

• They relied on enslavement for agriculture production

• They wanted to increase trade with European countries

• They sought to improve technological advancements

Which of the following best describes the view of many Southern states regarding state and federal power?

• Southern states believed in weaker state governments

• Southern states thought federal government should have all the power

• Southern states thought state governments should be more powerful than the federal government

• Southern states wanted equal power distribution between all states

According to the image, which statement is true about the Northern states' stance on enslavement?

• Northern states fully supported enslavement

• Northern states had no clear stance on enslavement

• Northern states were indifferent to the issue of enslavement

• Many Northern states did not support enslavement

How were the enslaved people often treated according to the text?

• They were treated kindly and respectfully

• They were given freedom after a few years

• They were often separated from their families and treated unfairly and cruelly

• They were allowed to own land

A major characteristic of the North during the period described was (a)   .

• It was primarily agricultural
• It was heavily industrialized
• It was known for its small towns
• It had a weak federal government