Civil War Key Events and Figures

The video explores the events leading up to and during the American Civil War, focusing on the secession of Southern states over slavery, the differing goals of the Union and Confederacy, and key battles like Antietam, Gettysburg, and Vicksburg. It highlights Lincoln's evolving stance on slavery, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the eventual Union victory. The video concludes with the war's aftermath, including the challenges of reintegrating the seceded states and the enduring legacy of slavery.

Which state was the first to secede from the Union?

• Virginia

• South Carolina

• Georgia

• Texas

What was the primary reason for the Southern states' secession?

• Slavery

• Economic differences

• Political disagreements

• Territorial expansion

Which document did Abraham Lincoln issue that declared the freedom of slaves in Confederate territories?

• The Gettysburg Address

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The Declaration of Independence

• The Thirteenth Amendment

Which states were considered border states during the Civil War?

• Florida, Georgia, Alabama

• Delaware, Maryland, Missouri, Kentucky, West Virginia

• California, Nevada, Oregon

• New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania

What was the significance of the Battle of Antietam?

• It was a decisive victory for the Confederacy

• It marked the end of the Civil War

• It was the first battle of the Civil War

• It was the bloodiest single-day battle in American history

Why was the Battle of Gettysburg a turning point in the Civil War?

• It was the first battle fought in the North

• It resulted in the largest number of casualties

• It was a decisive victory for the Confederacy

• It marked the beginning of the end for the Confederacy

What was the outcome of the Siege of Vicksburg?

• The Confederacy won a major victory

• The Union gained control of the Mississippi River

• The Confederacy gained control of the Mississippi River

• The Union lost a significant battle

Who was the leading general for the Confederacy during the Civil War?

• Ulysses S. Grant

• William Tecumseh Sherman

• Robert E. Lee

• George B. McClellan

What event marked the effective end of the Civil War?

• The capture of Fort Sumter

• The surrender at Appomattox Courthouse

• The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation

• The Battle of Gettysburg

What is Juneteenth a commemoration of?

• The surrender of the Confederacy

• The end of slavery in the United States

• The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation

• The start of the Civil War