Civil War Quiz

Who was elected president of the United States in 1860?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

What was Abraham Lincoln's main goal as president?

• To preserve the Union

• To expand the Union

• To abolish taxes

• To create new states

How many southern states seceded from the Union before Lincoln took office?

• Seven

• Five

• Nine

• Three

What event is depicted in the image?

• Bombardment of Fort Sumter

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Siege of Vicksburg

• Battle of Antietam

Where was Fort Sumter located?

• Virginia

• South Carolina

• Georgia

• Florida

Why did South Carolina refuse to allow food to be brought to Fort Sumter?

• They were saving food for themselves

• They believed Fort Sumter no longer belonged to the United States

• They wanted to negotiate a treaty

• They were unaware of the situation

What did South Carolina demand from Fort Sumter?

• More supplies

• Surrender

• Reinforcements

• A peace treaty

What major event began as a result of the conflict at Fort Sumter?

• The American Revolution

• The War of 1812

• The American Civil War

• The Spanish-American War