Gettysburg and More

In the first years of the Civil War, things went well for the _____

• South

• North

Answer explanation

In the first years of the Civil War, things went well for the South, as they had initial victories and successes.

Up to now, most of the war was fought in the South (T/F)

• True

• False

Answer explanation

The correct answer is True because most of the war was indeed fought in the South.

Lee was trying to take his troops to the capital of Pennsylvania, Harrisburg.

• Harrisburg

• Gettysburg

• Philadelphia

• Pittsburgh

Answer explanation

Lee was trying to take his troops to the capital of Pennsylvania, which is Harrisburg, making it the correct choice.

The battle lasted _____________.

• 4 days

• 3 weeks

• 3 days

• 2 weeks

Answer explanation

The battle lasted 3 days because it is the correct answer choice provided.

Another great victory, during the same days, was the siege of ___________________.

• Victory

• Vicksburg

• Valley Forge

• Valdosta

Answer explanation

The correct choice is 'Vicksburg' as it was another great victory during the same days as mentioned in the question.

In defeat, General Lee had his troops _____________.

• retreat and head south

• surrender

• retreat and head west

• board ships traveling south

Answer explanation

In defeat, General Lee had his troops retreat and head south, which is the correct choice.

Which of these was a Southern advantage at the start of the Civil War?

• Large population

• Strong military leadership

• Control of the railway system

• Many factories and businesses

Answer explanation

Strong military leadership was a Southern advantage at the start of the Civil War.

Which of the following was NOT a key battle of the Civil War?

• Antietam

• Bull Run

• Lexington

• Gettysburg

Answer explanation

The correct choice is Lexington because it was NOT a key battle of the Civil War.

Who was the president of the Confederate States of America?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Robert E. Lee

• Jefferson Davis

• Frederick Douglass

Answer explanation

Jefferson Davis was the president of the Confederate States of America.

Which of these was the greatest cause of death in the Civil War?

• Wounds

• Disease

• Frostbite

• Starvation

Answer explanation

Disease was the greatest cause of death in the Civil War, as unsanitary conditions and lack of medical knowledge led to widespread illnesses among soldiers.