Civil War Era Quiz

What was a major reason for the increase in the number of slaves in the U.S. during the 1850s?

• The need for more workers due to increased demand for cotton

• The invention of the cotton gin

• The decrease in agricultural production

• The expansion of the railroad system

What was a fundamental disagreement between the Northern and Southern states during the Civil War era?

• Whether to adopt a new national currency

• The right to nullify national laws

• The election process for the presidency

• Trade agreements with European countries

Which state was the first to secede from the United States?

• Virginia

• Texas

• South Carolina

• Georgia

What was a common belief in the North about slavery during the Civil War era?

• It was essential for economic growth

• It was a basic human right to have freedom from slavery

• It should be expanded to new territories

• It was not profitable

What event marked the beginning of the Civil War on April 12, 1861?

• The election of Jefferson Davis

• Confederate soldiers firing cannons at Fort Sumter

• The Battle of Appomattox Court House

• Texas declaring its secession

Who was elected as the president of the Confederate States of America?

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Robert E. Lee

• Jefferson Davis

• Abraham Lincoln

Where did the Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrender, effectively ending the Civil War?

• Fort Sumter

• Richmond

• Appomattox Court House

• Washington D.C.

Which side prevailed in the Civil War?

• The Confederate States

• The Union

• Both sides were considered winners

• Neither side