Civil War Key Events and Figures

The video covers the secession of southern states following Abraham Lincoln's election in 1860, leading to the formation of the Confederacy with Jefferson Davis as president. Lincoln's inauguration in 1861 emphasized maintaining the Union and limiting slavery's expansion. The attack on Fort Sumter marked the start of the Civil War, prompting further state alignments and the creation of West Virginia.

Which states were the first to secede from the Union after Lincoln's election?

• California, Oregon, and Nevada

• South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Texas, and Georgia

• Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Arkansas

• Kentucky, Missouri, Maryland, and Delaware

Who was elected as the president of the Confederate States of America?

• Abraham Lincoln

• Robert E. Lee

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Jefferson Davis

What was a key theme of Abraham Lincoln's inaugural address?

• Promoting the secession of states

• Encouraging the expansion of slavery

• Emphasizing unity and peaceful resolution

• Declaring war on the Confederacy

What event marked the beginning of the Civil War?

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The attack on Fort Sumter

• The election of Abraham Lincoln

• The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation

What was the outcome of the attack on Fort Sumter?

• The Union successfully defended the fort

• The attack was called off due to a truce

• The Confederates captured the fort

• The fort was abandoned by both sides

How did Lincoln respond to the attack on Fort Sumter?

• He declared the southern states to be in rebellion

• He ignored the attack and focused on other issues

• He immediately surrendered to the Confederacy

• He sought a peace treaty with the Confederacy

Which states remained in the Union but allowed slavery?

• Virginia, North Carolina, Tennessee, and Arkansas

• South Carolina, Mississippi, Florida, and Alabama

• California, Oregon, and Nevada

• Kentucky, Missouri, Maryland, and Delaware

Which new state was formed by regions that did not secede with Virginia?

• Tennessee

• West Virginia

• North Carolina

• Kentucky

What was the significance of Richmond, Virginia, during the Civil War?

• It was the first state to secede from the Union

• It became the capital of the Confederacy

• It was the site of the first major battle

• It was a major Union stronghold

What was the distance between the Union and Confederate capitals?

• Approximately 50 miles

• More than 200 miles

• Just over 100 miles

• Over 500 miles