Civil War Key Events and Figures

Civil War Key Events and Figures

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

FREE Resource

The video covers the Battle of Jonesboro during the Civil War, highlighting its strategic importance in the Union's campaign to capture Atlanta. It details the harsh conditions faced by soldiers, the impact of disease, and the eventual fall of Atlanta, which influenced the re-election of Abraham Lincoln. The video concludes with the final Confederate efforts and the end of the Civil War.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was General Sherman's primary objective in marching south into Georgia?

To take Richmond

To occupy Charleston

To seize Atlanta

To capture Savannah

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How were the Confederate forces outnumbered during the Battle of Jonesboro?

Four to one

Three to one

Two to one

Six to one

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a common outcome for soldiers wounded in battle during the Civil War?

Prisoner exchange

Return to battle

Amputation

Immediate recovery

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which factor caused more deaths than combat during the Civil War?

Animal attacks

Friendly fire

Disease

Starvation

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the political significance of the fall of Atlanta in 1864?

It led to the end of the Civil War

It resulted in a peace treaty

It caused the Confederacy to gain more support

It ensured Abraham Lincoln's re-election

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

After the fall of Atlanta, where did the remaining Confederate forces retreat to?

Charleston

Savannah

Nashville

Richmond

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was General Patrick Cleburne's custom after a battle?

To retreat to a safe location

To write a letter to his family

To play 'Amazing Grace' on bagpipes

To hold a victory parade

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