Civil War Quiz

What was the main reason for the Civil War?

• Economic differences

• Slavery

• Political disagreements

• Territorial expansion

Who was NOT popular in the South during the Civil War?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Jefferson Davis

• Robert E. Lee

• William Sherman

What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

• Started the Civil War

• Ended the Civil War

• Freed the slaves

• Created new states

Who was the leader of the Confederate Army?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Jefferson Davis

• Robert E. Lee

• William Sherman

What significant event marked the beginning of the Civil War?

• Signing of the Emancipation Proclamation

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The start of the war in 1861

• The surrender of Robert E. Lee

What was the outcome when the North won the Civil War?

• Slavery expanded

• The South gained independence

• 600,000 men were dead

• The war continued for another decade

Which battle is considered the turning point of the Civil War?

• The Battle of Antietam

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The Battle of Fort Sumter

• The Battle of Bull Run

What role did Harriet Tubman play during the Civil War?

• Spy and nurse for the Confederacy

• Spy and nurse for the Union

• General for the Union Army

• Politician in Washington, D.C.

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?

• The 13th Amendment

• The 14th Amendment

• The 15th Amendment

• The 12th Amendment

Which President of the United States was in office during the Civil War?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Theodore Roosevelt