Civil War Quiz

What years did the Civil War in the United States take place?

• 1850-1860

• 1861-1865

• 1870-1875

• 1880-1885

What was a major cause of the Civil War according to the text?

• Economic prosperity

• The issue of slavery

• Technological advancements

• Immigration policies

Which area feared the abolition of slavery would threaten their way of life?

• Northern states

• Western territories

• Eastern cities

• Southern states

What was the main conflict described in Section 2 of the text?

• States' rights vs. Federal power

• North vs. South

• East vs. West

• Citizens vs. Government

What economic difference is noted between the northern and southern states during the Civil War?

• The north had less industrialized economy

• The south had more technological institutes

• The north had more industrialized economy

• The south had a larger population

Who was elected as the 16th president of the United States, triggering the outbreak of the Civil War?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Andrew Jackson

What major action did President Lincoln take during the Civil War that affected the Confederate states?

• He increased taxes in the Confederate states

• He issued the Emancipation Proclamation

• He resigned from presidency

• He declared war on Britain

What was a significant impact of the Civil War on the relationship between states and the federal government?

• The states gained more power than the federal government

• The federal government lost all its powers

• The federal government had the power to enforce its laws and preserve the nation's unity

• The states operated completely independently