Civil War Leadership and Decisions

Who was the leader that had to decide whether to send supplies to Fort Sumter?

• Jefferson Davis

• Abraham Lincoln

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Robert E. Lee

Which city wanted to take over Fort Sumter?

• Atlanta

• Charleston

• Richmond

• New Orleans

What did Lincoln say he was sending to Fort Sumter?

• Soldiers

• Supplies

• Weapons

• Money

What event marked the beginning of the Civil War?

• The signing of a treaty

• The firing on Fort Sumter

• The election of Lincoln

• The secession of South Carolina

What was the main reason the soldiers at Fort Sumter were in a difficult situation?

• They were outnumbered

• They were almost out of food and water

• They were surrounded by enemies

• They were low on ammunition

Who became President of the United States in March 1861?

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Abraham Lincoln

• Andrew Jackson

What did President Lincoln believe about the Southern states' right to leave the Union?

• They had the right

• They did not have the right

• It was undecided

• It was up to the states

What was the weather like on the day Abraham Lincoln became President?

• Rainy

• Snowy

• Clear blue sky

• Cloudy

What did Southerners believe about the United States government?

• It was too weak

• It was becoming too strong

• It was fair

• It was supportive

What did President Lincoln say he would do to keep the nation united?

• Negotiate peace

• Allow secession

• Fight if necessary

• Ignore the conflict