Civil War Quiz

What was the Civil War mainly about?

• Taxes

• Slavery

• Land ownership

• Trade

When did the Civil War take place?

• 1801-1805

• 1812-1816

• 1861-1865

• 1901-1905

Why did the South want to leave the United States?

• To form their own country where they could keep slavery

• To find new land

• To avoid paying taxes

• To create new trade routes

Who was elected president in 1860 and wanted to stop slavery?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Andrew Jackson

How did New York contribute to the Union Army during the Civil War?

• By sending more soldiers than any other state

• By providing ships for the navy

• By building forts

• By creating new laws

What was the Draft Riots of 1863 about?

• A) A celebration of the end of the Civil War

• B) A protest against a law requiring men to join the army

• C) A festival in New York City

• D) A peaceful demonstration for women's rights

What did the Emancipation Proclamation declare in 1863?

• A) The start of the Civil War

• B) The end of the Draft Riots

• C) That all slaves in the South were free

• D) The beginning of the Industrial Revolution

What happened after the Civil War ended in 1865?

• A) The North lost the war

• B) Slavery was abolished

• C) The Draft Riots began

• D) The Emancipation Proclamation was issued

How did New York contribute to the Civil War?

• A) By remaining neutral

• B) By supporting the South

• C) By providing soldiers, supplies, money, and medical care

• D) By starting the Draft Riots