American Civil War Quiz

Who was the President of the United States during the American Civil War?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Jefferson Davis

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Robert E. Lee

Which of the following was a strength of the Union during the Civil War?

• Strong navy

• Many excellent military commanders

• Large area

• Strong agricultural base

Which states were included in the Union during the Civil War?

• Texas, Arkansas, Louisiana

• Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont

• Georgia, Florida, South Carolina

• Tennessee, Mississippi, Alabama

What was the main goal of the Anaconda Plan?

• To surround the South by sea and cut off its trade

• To invade the North and capture Washington D.C.

• To form alliances with European countries

• To recruit more soldiers for the Union army

The Confederacy included the state of Texas.

• True

• False

Which of the following was a weakness of the Confederacy during the Civil War?

• Strong industrial base

• Very poor railroad system

• Large population

• Strong navy

The Battle of Gettysburg was significant in the context of the American Civil War because:

• It marked the end of the Civil War.

• It was the first battle of the Civil War.

• It was a turning point that halted the Confederacy's advance into the North.

• It resulted in the capture of the Confederate capital.

Who led the Northern Army at the Battle of Gettysburg?

• Robert E. Lee

• Ulysses S. Grant

• George Meade

• Stonewall Jackson

What was the outcome of Pickett’s Charge during the Battle of Gettysburg?

• It was a decisive victory for the South

• It ended in disaster with roughly half killed, wounded, or captured

• It resulted in a stalemate

• It forced the Union to retreat

What was the main message of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address?

• The importance of national unity

• The need for economic reform

• The significance of technological advancement

• The value of international alliances