Beginning of the Civil War

The Civil War began on April 12, 1861 with what event?

• The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation
• The Battle of Gettysburg
• The election of Abraham Lincoln

• The attack on Fort Sumter

What was the name of North in the Civil War?

• Union

• Confederacy

What was the name of the South in the Civil War?

• Union

• Confederacy

Select all of the following that were advantages of the North?

• Bigger population

• More industry

• More money

• Extensive railroad system

• Larger Navy

What event in 1860 convinced South Carolina to secede (or leave) the Union, followed by other southern states?

• The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.
• The start of the Civil War in 1861.
• The establishment of the Confederate States of America.
• The election of Abraham Lincoln as President.

Why were the southern states concerned with Lincoln's election as president?

• They were concerned about his stance on westward expansion.
• They thought Lincoln would support their secession from the Union.
• They believed Lincoln wouldn't promote economic growth in the South.

• They were concerned that Lincoln's election would threaten the institution of slavery.

Match each person with his role during the Civil War.

• President of the US

• Abraham Lincoln

• General of the US

• Ulysses S. Grant

• President of the Confederacy

• Jefferson Davis

• General of the Confederacy

• Robert E. Lee

At the beginning of the war, what was the South's goal?

• To conquer the North and expand territory.
• To abolish slavery in the Union states.
• To establish a new government in the West.
• To preserve their way of life and gain independence from the Union.