VA Studies- Civil War & Postwar Eras

Who was elected as President of the United States in 1860, causing Virginia and other southern states to secede?

• Abraham Lincoln

• James Buchanan

• Jefferson Davis

• Stephen Douglas

Harper’s Ferry, now in West Virginia, is a town where the Shenandoah and Potomac River meet. What happened in Harper’s Ferry in October of 1859 that gained national attention?

• John Brown led a raid trying to start a slave uprising

• The two armies fought the first battle in Union territory

• It was the site of the battle between the Monitor and Merrimack

• It is where Lee surrendered to Grant, ending the war

Which of the following BEST describes the economy of northern states in the years before the Civil War?

• Fishing

• Mining

• Agriculture

• Factories

Which statement would MOST likely be made by a Quaker abolitionist in the build-up to the Civil War?

• "It's getting hard to live in the city. New immigrants come on the boats every day seeking a new life and a world of opportunities. The North is overwhelmed with the burden of rapidly growing population."

• "I am scared! My master told me that Northerners are not like any white people I have ever met before. He told me they will burn down this beautiful house and turn me out onto the street. I have only ever known this place.”

• "I have long been opposed to the institution of slavery, but kept quiet about the issue. Now, more and more people are starting to see the issue of slavery the way my family and my church have always seen it: as an evil thing."

• "Northerners just want a piece of my wealth. They pushed for new tariffs on cotton and issued Embargo acts to make it harder for me to trade with England. They judge me for owning slaves, but would do the same if they lived here."

What was the result of the Battle of Fredericksburg on December 15, 1862?

• Lee and the Confederacy easily defeated the Union troops

• General Grant was able to capture the city for the Union

• The USS Monitor forced the Merrimack to retreat

• The battle was a stalemate and both armies retreated

The significance of Appomattox Court House, Virginia in 1865 was:

• It was the site of John Brown’s treason trial

• It was the site of the first battle of the Civil War

• It was a stop on the Underground Railroad

• It was the site of the Confederacy’s surrender to the Union

Which major Civil War battle was fought in Virginia?

• Gettysburg

• Shiloh

• Antietam

• Bull Run (Manassas)

Which effect BEST fits in the diagram?

• The North surrendered at Appomattox Court House.

• The North continued on its march towards Richmond.

• The South became inspired and went on to win the next battle.

• The South was able to move the Confederate capital to Fredericksburg.

Who won the battle between the Monitor and the Merrimack?

• It was uncertain.

• It was won by the Union.

• It was won by the British.

• It was won by the Confederacy.

What role did most enslaved African Americans serve in the Confederate Army?

• Many fought on the frontlines beside their masters.

• Many served as cooks, made cannons, and unloaded cargo.

• Many served as naval commanders for the new ironclad ships.

• Many led revolts with the weapons given to them to fight the Union.