American Civil War Quiz

What was the primary issue that caused the North and South to drift apart in the 19th century?

• Territorial expansion

• Religious differences

• Slavery

• Economic policies

How many states initially seceded from the Union following Lincoln's election?

• 7

• 11

• 9

• 5

Which event marked the beginning of the American Civil War?

• The election of Abraham Lincoln

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The attack on Fort Sumter

• The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation