The Emancipation Proclamation Quiz

What was one of the reasons Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation?

• To strengthen the Confederacy

• To weaken the Confederacy's ability to win the war

• To increase the Southern economy

• To support Confederate controlled territories

When did Lincoln officially issue the Emancipation Proclamation?

• January 1, 1861

• January 1, 1862

• January 1, 1863

• January 1, 1864

What was the initial role of African American soldiers in the Union forces at the beginning of the Civil War?

• Generals

• Spies

• Laborers

• Cavalry

By 1863, how were African American Union soldiers contributing to the war effort?

• They were fighting side by side with white soldiers

• They were only working as laborers

• They were not allowed to fight

• They were leading the Union forces

What was the 54th Massachusetts Regiment known for?

• Being the first regiment to use tanks

• Being one of the most famous and bravest regiments of the Union army

• Being the first regiment to use airplanes

• Being the first regiment to use submarines

When did the 54th Massachusetts Regiment lead an attack on Fort Wagner?

• July 18, 1863

• July 18, 1864

• July 18, 1865

• July 18, 1866

Where is Fort Wagner located?

• Near Charleston, South Carolina

• Near Boston, Massachusetts

• Near Richmond, Virginia

• Near Atlanta, Georgia

What happened to the 54th Massachusetts Regiment during the attack on Fort Wagner?

• They captured the fort without any casualties

• Almost half of the regiment was killed, but they bravely managed to fight their way into the fort before being forced to retreat

• They were completely defeated without any resistance

• They retreated without engaging in battle