Outbreak of the Civil War

Which of the following constitutional issues was involved in the debates leading to the Civil War?

• Free speech vs. state religion

• States’ rights vs. federal authority

• Taxation without representation

• Neutrality in foreign conflicts

Who was the President of the Confederate States of America?

• Robert E. Lee

• Abraham Lincoln

• Jefferson Davis

• Ulysses S. Grant

Which individual was the commanding general of the Union Army during the Civil War?

• Philip Bazaar

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson

• Abraham Lincoln

True or False: The South’s economy was more industrialized, while the North relied mainly on agriculture.

• True

• False

Match the following individuals to their accomplishments:

• Abraham Lincoln

• General of the Confederate Army

• Robert E. Lee

• President of the United States

• Philip Bazaar

• Medal of Honor recipient from Chile

Which of the following was a major advantage for the North at the start of the Civil War?

• Experienced military leaders

• Control of most of the nation’s manufacturing and banks

• Familiarity with the battle terrain

• Abundant cotton plantations

William Carney, a member of the 54th Massachusetts Regiment, was awarded the Congressional ____________ for his bravery in battle.

• Medal of Honor

• Star of Valor

• Heart of Bravery

• Medal of Courage

Click on the part of the U.S. Constitution that Southern states pointed to as an argument for the expansion of slavery.

At the start of the Civil War, Robert E. Lee was offered -

• Command of the Union Army but declined

• Leadership of the Union Navy and accepted

• A position in the British Army and renounced his U.S. citizenship

• the position of President of the Confederate States of America but declined

Why was the balance of free and slave states important to Southern leaders?

• To promote economic growth in the South.
• To encourage immigration to Southern states.
• To ensure equal representation in Congress for all states.
• To maintain political power and protect the institution of slavery