Early Battles of the Civil War

Which of the following was an advantage/advantages that the Union held?

• More Factories

• More Railroad Lines

• More Troops

• Highly Motivated

Which battle initiated the Civil War?

• Fort Sumter

• Gettsyburg

• Antietam

• Vicksburg

The Battle of ______________ was the first battle of the Civil War

• Fort Moore

• Fort Benning

• Fort Sumter

• Fort Lee

The confederates attacked a fort near South Carolina before any of the Union supplies had arrived.

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Antietam

• Fort Sumter

• Battle of Bull Run

Which battle started the Civil War?

• Bull Run

• Gettysburg

• Chancellorsville

• Fort Sumter

What made the battles at Antietam and Gettysburg different from the other battles illustrated on this map?

• They were victories for the Confederacy.

• They were battles fought in Union territory.

• They were attempts to keep Virginia in the Union.

• They were battles defending the Confederate capital.

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8.8(C)

8.29(B)

Analyze the strategic importance of the Battle of Antietam. How did this battle influence international perceptions of the Civil War?

• The Battle of Antietam had no strategic importance and did not influence international perceptions.

• The Battle of Antietam was a decisive Confederate victory that led to international recognition of the Confederacy.

• The Battle of Antietam was a Union victory that prevented European powers from recognizing the Confederacy and provided Lincoln the opportunity to issue the Emancipation Proclamation.

• The Battle of Antietam was a minor skirmish with little impact on the war.

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DOK Level 4: Extended Thinking

Which of the following battles represents the beginning of the Civil War?

• Fort Sumter

• Antietam

• Vicksburg

• Gettysburg

What was the first battle of the Civil War?

• Fort Sumter

• Gettysburg

• Appomattox Courthouse

• Vicksburg

Which battle marked the first major land battle of the Civil War?

• A) Battle of Bull Run

• B) Battle of Antietam

• C) Battle of Gettysburg

• D) Battle of Shiloh