Civil War Events and Responses

The video explores the events leading to the American Civil War, focusing on the secession of Southern states, the strategic challenges faced by President Lincoln, and the Battle of Fort Sumter. It highlights the mobilization of troops by both the Union and Confederacy, the refusal of Robert E. Lee to command the Union army, and the enthusiastic response to Lincoln's call for volunteers. The video concludes with the realization that the conflict had escalated into a full-scale war.

What strategic move did Major Robert Anderson make in response to the secession of Southern states?

• He surrendered Fort Moultrie.

• He moved his regiment to Fort Sumter.

• He evacuated Charleston Harbor.

• He attacked the Confederate forces.

What was President Lincoln's main concern when he took office regarding the secession crisis?

• He wanted to immediately attack the Confederacy.

• He aimed to prevent further states from joining the Confederacy.

• He planned to recognize the Confederacy as a legitimate government.

• He sought to negotiate the sale of federal forts.

What event marked the beginning of the Civil War?

• The signing of the Confederate Constitution.

• The attack on Fort Sumter.

• The election of Abraham Lincoln.

• The secession of South Carolina.

How did Lincoln respond to the attack on Fort Sumter?

• He surrendered all federal forts to the Confederacy.

• He negotiated a truce with Jefferson Davis.

• He declared war on the Confederacy.

• He called for volunteers to recapture the forts.

Which state became the capital of the Confederacy after further secession?

• Tennessee

• Virginia

• South Carolina

• Georgia

Who was offered command of the Union army but declined?

• Ulysses S. Grant

• George B. McClellan

• William T. Sherman

• Robert E. Lee

What was the reaction of the Northern states to Lincoln's call for volunteers?

• They refused to send troops.

• They demanded immediate peace talks.

• They were hesitant and divided.

• They responded with enthusiastic patriotism.

What challenge did the Union face in organizing its army?

• Lack of volunteers

• Insufficient military experience

• Poor leadership

• Inadequate weaponry

What was the main reason for the enthusiasm for enlistment in the early days of the war?

• Political pressure

• Desire for adventure

• Patriotic fervor

• Economic incentives

What was the significance of George B. McClellan's report on the Crimean War?

• It established his reputation for military organization.

• It highlighted the weaknesses of the Union army.

• It criticized the Confederate military tactics.

• It was a detailed account of battle strategies.