American Civil War in 10 Minutes

The video covers the expansion of the United States, the role of slavery, and the events leading to the Civil War. It details key battles, strategies, and the Emancipation Proclamation. The war's conclusion, the abolition of slavery, and the lasting impact on American society are also discussed.

What was a major factor that fueled the economy of the Southern states before the Civil War?

• Slave labor

• Industrialization

• Gold mining

• Tourism

Which event marked the beginning of the Civil War?

• The election of Abraham Lincoln

• The attack on Fort Sumter

• The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation

• The Battle of Gettysburg

What was the primary goal of the Anaconda Plan?

• To negotiate peace with the Confederacy

• To recruit more soldiers for the Union

• To blockade the South and weaken the Confederacy

• To invade the Confederate capital

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

• The Battle of Bull Run

• The Battle of Antietam

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The Battle of Shiloh

What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation?

• It ended the Civil War

• It freed slaves in the Confederate states

• It established the Confederate States of America

• It declared war on the Confederacy

Which battle is considered the turning point of the Civil War?

• The Battle of Shiloh

• The Battle of Antietam

• The Battle of Bull Run

• The Battle of Gettysburg

What was the outcome of the Siege of Vicksburg?

• The Confederacy gained control of the Mississippi River

• The Union split the Confederacy in two

• The Union retreated from the South

• The Confederacy captured Washington, D.C.

What was the main message of Lincoln's Gettysburg Address?

• The importance of preserving the Union

• The need for more soldiers

• The emphasis on equality and freedom

• The call for immediate peace

Where did General Lee surrender to General Grant, effectively ending the Civil War?

• Gettysburg, Pennsylvania

• Appomattox Courthouse

• Richmond, Virginia

• Atlanta, Georgia

What did the 13th Amendment achieve?

• It granted women the right to vote

• It ended the Civil War

• It abolished slavery in the United States

• It established the Confederate States of America