Civil War Events and Impact Quiz

Why might Union leaders like Grant and Lincoln have chosen not to punish the South after the Civil War?

• They wanted to continue fighting

• They wanted to reunite the country peacefully

• They wanted to take over southern farms

• They wanted to move to the South

What made the Battle of Gettysburg a turning point in the Civil War?

• It was the first battle of the war

• It lasted only one day

• It was the most important battle and changed the course of the war

• It was fought in the ocean

How long did the Battle of Gettysburg last?

• 1 day

• 2 days

• 3 days

• 5 days

What was one major effect of the high human cost of the Civil War?

• More people moved to the cities

• Towns, farms, and industries in the South were ruined

• The North became poorer

• The war ended quickly

Why did northern factories suffer after the Civil War?

• They lost workers to the South

• They depended on the South's cotton, which was no longer available

• They were destroyed in battles

• They stopped making goods

What were some of the hardships faced by Civil War soldiers?

• Easy battles and plenty of food

• Long battles, scarce food, and disease

• Comfortable camps and good health

• No fighting at all

What role did Lincoln play after the Battle of Gettysburg?

• He led the army into battle

• He addressed a crowd with a famous speech

• He became a general

• He moved to the South

How did the war affect families in the South?

• They became wealthier

• Many lost their homes, farms, and jobs

• They moved to the North

• They started new businesses

What was the main message of Lincoln’s address after the Battle of Gettysburg?

• To encourage more fighting

• To honor the fallen and promote unity

• To announce a new battle

• To punish the South

Which of the following was a goal of the Reconstruction period?

• Healing and rebuilding the country

• Destroying the southern states

• Removing all laws

• Ending all elections