Civil War Events and Key Figures

What event marked the beginning of the Civil War?

• The election of Abraham Lincoln

• South Carolina seceding from the Union

• The attack on Fort Sumter

• The formation of the Confederate States of America

Why did Southern states begin to leave the Union after Abraham Lincoln's election?

• They wanted to expand their territory westward.

• They believed Lincoln would try to end slavery, which was important to their economy.

• They disagreed with Lincoln's plans for new taxes.

• They wanted to form an alliance with European countries.

Which state was the first to secede from the Union?

• Alabama

• Virginia

• South Carolina

• Mississippi

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

• Abraham Lincoln

• Robert Anderson

• Jefferson Davis

• P.G.T. Beauregard

Why did Lincoln not want to fire the first shot in the conflict?

• He wanted to save ammunition.

• He hoped the Southern states would change their minds.

• He didn't want to be seen as the one who started the war.

• He was waiting for foreign countries to help.

What was the main reason Lincoln sent a ship to resupply Fort Sumter?

• To show off the Union's naval power.

• To force the Confederates to make a decision about starting the war.

• To evacuate the Union troops from the fort.

• To deliver a message to the Confederate commander.

On what date did Confederate artillery open fire on Fort Sumter?

• December 20, 1860

• March 4, 1861

• April 8, 1861

• April 12, 1861

How long did the bombardment of Fort Sumter last before the Union troops surrendered?

• 12 hours

• 24 hours

• 34 hours

• 48 hours

What was the immediate result of the attack on Fort Sumter?

• The Civil War officially began.

• Abraham Lincoln resigned as president.

• All Southern states returned to the Union.

• Foreign countries sent aid to the Confederacy.

Which of these states was a 'border state' that remained with the Union?

• South Carolina

• Virginia

• Maryland

• Alabama