Exploring the American Civil War: Key Events and Figures

Between 1803 and 1854, the US expanded its territory significantly, leading to debates over whether new states should be free or slave states. This tension contributed to the Civil War, which began in 1861 after the election of Abraham Lincoln. The war saw significant battles, including Bull Run and Gettysburg, and was marked by Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation. The Union's victory led to the abolition of slavery, but the nation faced challenges in Reconstruction. Lincoln was assassinated in 1865, and the struggle for equality continues today.

What was a major reason for the expansion of the United States between 1803 and 1854?

• Purchase, negotiation, and conquest

• Technological advancements

• International diplomacy

• Population pressure

What controversial question arose with the expansion of American territory?

• Economic policies

• Trade agreements

• Whether new territories should be free or slave states

• Immigration laws

Which party was founded in 1854 and was very much against slavery?

• Libertarian Party

• Democratic Party

• Whig Party

• Republican Party

What event marked the beginning of the Civil War?

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The attack on Fort Sumter

• Lincoln's election

• The Emancipation Proclamation

Which battle is known as the bloodiest single day in United States military history?

• Battle of Bull Run

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Siege of Vicksburg

• Battle of Antietam

What did the Emancipation Proclamation accomplish?

• Ended the Civil War

• Abolished slavery in Confederate states

• Granted citizenship to former slaves

• Established the Republican Party

Which battle was a turning point in the Civil War?

• Battle of Gettysburg

• First Battle of Bull Run

• Battle of Antietam

• Siege of Vicksburg

What was the main outcome of the 13th Amendment?

• Established the two-term limit for presidents

• Granted women the right to vote

• Abolished slavery and involuntary servitude

• Ended the Civil War

Who was the Confederate President during the Civil War?

• Jefferson Davis

• Robert E. Lee

• Abraham Lincoln

• Ulysses S. Grant

What was a significant consequence of the Civil War?

• The establishment of the United Nations

• The deadliest conflict in American history

• The beginning of World War I

• The end of British colonial rule in America