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SOL 7A Civil War lead up

Total questions: 16

Worksheet time: 16mins

Name
Class
Date
1.

The economy of the South was largely based on

a)

Factories

b)

Industry

c)

Agriculture

d)

Shipping

2.

The economy of the North was largely based on

a)

Agriculture

b)

Factories and industries

c)

Shipping

d)

Colonial trade

3.

Secession means

a)

Withdraw or leave

b)

Success

c)

Division

d)

Compromise

4.

During the Civil War, the United States was also called

a)

Northern Territory

b)

Union

c)

Confederate States of America

d)

United Colonies of America

5.

During the Civil War, the South was referred to as

a)

United States of America

b)

Union

c)

Conflicted States

d)

Confederate States of America

6.

The Southern States wanted new states to be

a)

Slave States

b)

Free States

c)

Territories

d)

Colonies

7.

The Northern States wanted new states to be

a)

Free States

b)

Slave States

c)

Territories

d)

Colonies

8.

Who led a revolt against plantation owners in Virginia?

a)

John Brown

b)

Harriet Tubman

c)

Abraham Lincoln

d)

Nat Turner

9.

Who campaigned to end slavery?

a)

Abolitionists

b)

Secession

c)

Confederate

d)

Agricultural

10.

What was the secret route that escaped African Americans took during the Civil War?

a)

Ohio River

b)

Underground Railroad

c)

Mississippi River

d)

Dismal Swamp

11.

Who led escaped slaves on a secret route to freedom?

a)

Nat Turner

b)

John Brown

c)

Stonewall Jackson

d)

Harriet Tubman

12.

Who led a raid on the U.S. Armory?

a)

John White

b)

John Brown

c)

Nat Turner

d)

Harriet Tubman

13.

Where did John Brown lead a raid on the U.S. Armory?

a)

Richmond

b)

Petersburg

c)

Fredericksburg

d)

Harpers Ferry

14.

Who was elected President of the United States in 1860?

a)

U.S. Grant

b)

George Washington

c)

Abraham Lincoln

d)

Thomas Jefferson

15.

Which counties in Virginia did NOT like slavery?

a)

Eastern counties

b)

Western counties

c)

Southern counties

d)

Northern counties

16.

Which new state was created during the Civil War due to its view on slavery?

a)

Virginia

b)

West Virginia

c)

North Carolina

d)

East Carolina