First Battle of Manassas Insights

First Battle of Manassas Insights

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, English

5th - 6th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video provides an overview of the U.S. Civil War, focusing on the Battle of Fort Sumter and the First Battle of Manassas. It describes the initial expectations of a quick war, the unfolding of the first major battle, and the realization that the war would be long and challenging. The narrative highlights key figures like Stonewall Jackson and the impact of the battles on civilians and soldiers. The video concludes with reflections on the war's complexity and the need for a larger Union army.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is a civil war?

A war fought at sea

A war fought in the air

A war between different groups within the same country

A war between two different countries

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did many people in the North believe the Civil War would end quickly?

The Union had more resources and a larger army

The Confederacy had no army

The Union had better weather conditions

The Confederacy was not interested in fighting

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Union's initial plan in the First Battle of Manassas?

To negotiate peace with the Confederacy

To invade the South through Florida

To defend Washington DC

To capture Richmond and defeat the Confederate Army in Virginia

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What unexpected event occurred during the First Battle of Manassas?

The Confederate Army retreated immediately

The Confederate Army stood firm and launched a counterattack

The battle was postponed due to weather

The Union Army quickly won the battle

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Who was the Confederate general known for his bravery at the First Battle of Manassas?

General William T. Sherman

General Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson

General Ulysses S. Grant

General Robert E. Lee

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the reaction of the civilians who came to watch the battle?

They were thrilled by the Union's victory

They were shocked by the Union's retreat

They were indifferent to the outcome

They were unaware of the battle's progress

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the 'rebel yell'?

A call for reinforcements

A signal for retreat

A Confederate battle cry

A Union battle cry

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