Civil War Assessment for 4th Grade

What was the main cause of the Civil War?

• Disagreements over slavery and states' rights

• Arguments about foreign trade

• Disputes over railroad construction

• Conflicts about national parks

Who was the President of the United States during the Civil War?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Andrew Jackson

Which side was called "The Union" during the Civil War?

• The Eastern states

• The Northern states

• The Western states

• The Southern states

What was the name given to the Southern states that left the Union?

• The United States

• The Freedom States

• The Confederate States of America

• The Liberty States

Who was the commander of the Atlanta campaign and the march to the sea?

• William T. Sherman

• Abraham Lincoln

• General Ulysses S. Grant

• Jefferson Davis

Which battle marked the beginning of the Civil War?

• Battle of Fort Sumter

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Atlanta’s Campaign

• Sherman’s March to Sea

How many days did the Battle of Gettysburg last?

• 2 days

• 3 months

• 3 days

• 7 days

What was the deadliest battle of the Civil War?

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The Battle of Shiloh

• The Battle of Antietam

• The Battle of Bull Run

What group of people did the Emancipation Proclamation free?

• Native Americans

• All Americans

• Slaves in the southern states

• Northern farmers

Where did General Robert E. Lee surrender to end the Civil War?

• Appomattox Court House

• Washington D.C.

• Richmond, Virginia

• Atlanta, Georgia