The American Civil War

Which event marked the beginning of the American Civil War?

• The election of Abraham Lincoln

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation

• The attack on Fort Sumter

What was the main purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation issued by Lincoln?

• To declare all slaves in the Confederate states free

• To end the war immediately

• To punish the Confederate states

• To change the economic policies of the Union

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

• The Battle of Bull Run

• The Battle of Antietam

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The Siege of Vicksburg

What was the outcome of the 1864 presidential election?

• Abraham Lincoln lost the election

• Abraham Lincoln won with a narrow margin

• Abraham Lincoln was re-elected with a significant majority

• The election was postponed due to the war

What significant amendment was passed at the end of the Civil War?

• The 18th Amendment

• The 13th Amendment

• The 15th Amendment

• The 10th Amendment