American Civil War Key Concepts

The video explores key moments in the American Civil War, focusing on the Battle of Gettysburg and the Battle of Appomattox. It discusses the causes of the war, the significant battles, and the eventual surrender of the Confederate Army. The video also highlights President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and the war's devastating impact on the nation.

What were the main issues that led to the American Civil War?

• Religious conflicts

• Foreign invasions

• States' rights, federal authority, slavery, and westward expansion

• Economic differences

Who were the leading generals at the Battle of Gettysburg?

• General Ulysses S. Grant and General Stonewall Jackson

• General George E. Meade and General Robert E. Lee

• General William T. Sherman and General J.E.B. Stuart

• General John Pope and General P.G.T. Beauregard

How many days did the Battle of Gettysburg last?

• One day

• Two days

• Four days

• Three days

What was the purpose of President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address?

• To declare victory over the Confederates

• To propose a peace treaty

• To dedicate the battlefield as a resting place for fallen soldiers

• To announce a new military strategy

What phrase did Lincoln use to describe the founding of the nation in his Gettysburg Address?

• A nation of unity

• A new nation conceived in liberty

• A nation of prosperity

• A nation of freedom

When did the final campaign of the Army of Northern Virginia begin?

• March 25, 1865

• April 9, 1865

• November 19, 1863

• July 1, 1863

Where did General Lee surrender to General Grant?

• Gettysburg

• Richmond

• Appomattox Courthouse

• Petersburg

How many casualties did the Union suffer at the Battle of Appomattox?

• 11,000

• 26,765

• 23,049

• 28,063

What was the total number of soldiers killed during the Civil War?

• 750,000

• 620,000

• 500,000

• 1,000,000

What was the impact of the Civil War on the southern states?

• Territorial expansion

• Political stability

• Devastation of population and territory

• Economic prosperity