The Civil War Quiz

Which statement best describes the main idea of this passage?

• The Civil War was a conflict that resulted in major changes for the United States.

• Many soldiers died during the Civil War because of disease and poor medical care.

• The Civil War began because of economic problems in the North and South.

• Reconstruction helped rebuild the South after the Civil War ended.

How did the Civil War affect the Southern economy?

• The Southern economy improved as new industries developed.

• The Southern economy struggled because plantations were destroyed.

• The Southern economy became wealthy from selling crops to the North.

• The Southern economy remained unchanged throughout the war.

Which of the following does NOT describe a cause of the Civil War?

• Disagreement over slavery

• Political differences

• Disputes over land with Mexico

• Economic tensions between North and South

Identify the text structure used in this passage.

• description

• cause and effect

• sequence

• problem and solution

What is the meaning of the prefix in 'rebuild'?

• again

• without

• to undo

• before

What does 'significant' mean in this passage?

• unusual

• minor or small

• important or meaningful

• surprising or unexpected