The American Civil War (Part 1)

The video covers Abraham Lincoln's early life, his rise in politics, and the tensions leading to the Civil War. It discusses the political climate, the issue of slavery, and the compromises made during territorial expansion. The video also highlights key events and figures in the abolitionist movement, the secession of Southern states, and the outbreak of the Civil War. It concludes with Lincoln's leadership during the war and the issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation.

What was one of the key issues that began to divide the North and South in the early United States?

• Slavery

• Trade agreements

• Immigration laws

• Taxation policies

What was the Missouri Compromise primarily concerned with?

• Creating a federal army

• Establishing trade routes

• Building a national bank

• Balancing the number of free and slave states

Who was John Brown and what was he known for?

• A politician who supported the Missouri Compromise

• A writer who documented the Civil War

• An abolitionist who led a raid at Harpers Ferry

• A Southern general in the Civil War

Which political party was formed in 1854 and opposed the expansion of slavery?

• Whig Party

• Republican Party

• Democratic Party

• Federalist Party

What was the outcome of the Dred Scott decision by the Supreme Court?

• It upheld the Missouri Compromise

• It abolished slavery in the North

• It declared all slaves free

• It ruled that African Americans could not be citizens

What event marked the beginning of the American Civil War?

• The election of Abraham Lincoln

• The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The attack on Fort Sumter

What was one of the main reasons Southern states decided to secede from the Union?

• High taxes imposed by the North

• The election of Abraham Lincoln

• The discovery of gold in California

• A desire for more trade with Europe

Which general was known for his cautious approach and reluctance to engage in battle?

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Robert E. Lee

• George McClellan

• Stonewall Jackson

What was the significance of the Battle of Antietam?

• It was the first battle of the Civil War

• It was a major Confederate victory

• It was the bloodiest single day in American history

• It marked the end of the Civil War

What was the main purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation?

• To negotiate peace with the Confederacy

• To end the Civil War

• To establish a new government

• To free slaves in the Confederate states