Civil War Battles and Key Events

The video covers the early stages of the American Civil War, starting with the Battle of Fort Sumter, which marked the beginning of the conflict. It discusses the mobilization of troops, the Anaconda Plan, and early battles like Big Bethel and Bull Run. The video also highlights political and social challenges faced by President Lincoln, including the Confiscation Act. It covers battles in the West, naval engagements, and international tensions, particularly with Britain during the Trent Affair.

What event marked the beginning of the Civil War?

• The Battle of Bull Run

• The Battle of Antietam

• The Battle of Fort Sumter

• The Battle of Gettysburg

What was the primary goal of the Union's Anaconda Plan?

• To invade Canada

• To blockade the South and control the Mississippi River

• To capture California

• To form an alliance with Mexico

Which battle was the first major clash on Virginian soil?

• The Battle of Fort Sumter

• The Battle of Antietam

• The Battle of Big Bethel

• The Battle of Gettysburg

What was the main objective of the Union forces at the Battle of Bull Run?

• To defend Washington D.C.

• To invade the South

• To seize a crucial railroad junction at Manassas

• To capture Richmond

Who was the Confederate general at the Battle of Bull Run?

• Pierre G.T. Beauregard

• Stonewall Jackson

• J.E.B. Stuart

• Robert E. Lee

What was one of the main criticisms of President Lincoln during the early stages of the Civil War?

• His foreign policy

• His handling of the economy

• His wartime decisions appearing tyrannical

• His stance on slavery

What was the significance of the Confiscation Act of 1861?

• It ended slavery in the United States

• It allowed the federal government to seize property from rebels

• It declared war on the Confederacy

• It established the draft

Which battle was the first major clash west of the Mississippi River?

• The Battle of Wilson’s Creek

• The Battle of Bull Run

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The Battle of Fort Sumter

What was the outcome of the Union's naval bombardment at Fort Hatteras?

• The Confederates captured Washington D.C.

• The Union forces were defeated

• The battle ended in a stalemate

• The forts fell into Union hands

What was the Trent Affair?

• A battle between Union and Confederate forces

• A diplomatic incident involving the capture of Confederate envoys on a British ship

• A peace treaty between the Union and Confederacy

• A trade agreement between the Union and Great Britain