Union vs Confederate - What's the Difference?

When was the American Civil War fought?

• 1861-1865

• 1850-1855

• 1845-1850

• 1870-1875

What was the main goal of the Union during the Civil War?

• To preserve the United States and abolish slavery

• To establish a separate nation

• To support state sovereignty

• To enhance agricultural production

Who was the president of the Confederacy?

• Robert E. Lee

• Jefferson Davis

• Abraham Lincoln

• Ulysses S. Grant

Which side had a larger population and greater industrial capacity?

• Union

• Confederacy

• Neither side

• Both were equal

What was the Confederacy's main economic reliance?

• Mining

• Technology

• Industry

• Agriculture

Which battle was a key victory for the Union?

• Gettysburg

• None of the above

• Bull Run

• Fredericksburg

What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

• None of the above

• Created new states

• Established slavery

• Abolished slavery in Confederate-held territory

What was the Confederacy's military strategy primarily based on?

• Naval dominance

• Economic warfare

• Offensive warfare

• Defensive warfare

Which president was determined to preserve the Union and end slavery?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Jefferson Davis

What was integral to the economy and society of the South during the Civil War?

• Manufacturing

• Technology

• Coal mining

• Slavery