Key Events of the Civil War

What was the primary goal of the Anaconda Plan during the Civil War?

• To create a naval blockade surrounding the South

• To invade European countries

• To negotiate peace with the South

• To expand Northern territory into Canada

Which river did the North gain control of, effectively cutting the South in half?

• Mississippi River

• Ohio River

• Potomac River

• Colorado River

The Anaconda Plan included the capture of which Confederate capital?

• Richmond, Virginia

• Atlanta, Georgia

• Charleston, South Carolina

• Montgomery, Alabama

The South's initial military strategy was known as the (a)   defense.

Which method did the South adopt after the cordon defense?

• Offensive-defensive

• Guerrilla warfare

• Trench warfare

• Naval blockade

The South hoped to gain support from European nations through the trade of (a)   .

The Anaconda Plan aimed to prevent the South from accessing trade with (a)   .

What was the significance of Fort Sumter in the Civil War?

• It was the site where the first shots of the Civil War were fired.

• It was the location of the final battle of the Civil War.

• It was the largest fort in the United States.

• It was a major supply depot for the Union.

Which state seceded from the Union first, leading to the events at Fort Sumter?

• South Carolina

• Virginia

• North Carolina

• Tennessee

On what date did the Confederate forces fire on Fort Sumter, starting the Civil War?

• April 12, 1861

• April 14, 1861

• January 9, 1861

• December 25, 1860