Civil War Part One Quiz

Why did the Confederacy want Fort Sumter?

• To gain a strategic location

• To secure more resources

• To negotiate peace

• To surrender

What advantages did the Union have at the beginning of the war?

• Larger population

• More railroads

• Better technology

• All of the above

What was the Union’s biggest problem at the start of the war?

• Lack of experienced military leaders

• Insufficient weapons

• Economic instability

• Political disagreements

What advantages did the Confederacy have at the start of the war?(Select Two)

• Strong military leadership

• Home-field advantage

• Superior weaponry

What were the disadvantages of the Confederacy?

• Smaller population

• Less industrial capacity

• Fewer railroads

• All of the above

Who was Robert E. Lee?

• A Union general

• The President of the Confederacy

• A Confederate general

• A diplomat

Describe the Confederacy's military strategy for the Civil War.

• Offensive warfare

• Defensive warfare

• Guerrilla tactics

• Naval blockades

Describe the Union's military strategy for the Civil War.

• Anaconda Plan

• Total war

• Attrition warfare

• Defensive positions

Who won the first battle of Bull Run?

• The Union

• The Confederacy

• It was a draw

• The battle was postponed

What did the battle of Antietam Creek teach both sides about the war?

• The need for better training

• The importance of intelligence

• The war would be long and costly

• The effectiveness of cavalry