American Civil War Quiz

When did the American Civil War start?

• June 6, 1944

• April 12, 1861

• July 4, 1776

• December 7, 1941

Who was the president of the United States during the Civil War?

• Theodore Roosevelt

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

Which side won the American Civil War?

• The Confederacy

• The French

• The British

• The Union

What was the main cause of the American Civil War?

• Taxation

• Slavery

• Trade restrictions

• Territorial disputes

Who was the president of the Confederacy?

• Andrew Johnson

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Jefferson Davis

• Robert E. Lee

Which battle is considered the bloodiest single-day battle in American history?

• Battle of Antietam

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Bull Run

• Battle of Fort Sumter

What document did Abraham Lincoln issue that declared all slaves in Confederate territory free?

• The Bill of Rights

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Gettysburg Address

• The Emancipation Proclamation

Where did General Robert E. Lee surrender to General Ulysses S. Grant?

• Appomattox Court House

• Atlanta

• Gettysburg

• Richmond

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

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Antietam

• Battle of Bull Run

• Battle of Shiloh

What was the main economic activity in the Southern states during the Civil War?

• Fishing

• Mining

• Manufacturing

• Agriculture