WorksheetsCivil War Part 1 Unit Test Review 2022
Total questions: 45
Worksheet time: 45mins
What was the main driver of the economy in the North during the Civil War?
Farming
Industry
Tourism
The media
Why did the South need slaves, but the North didn't?
Large plantations in the South needed slave labor to profit.
The South didn't want slave labor
Slaves ran the large steel mills and appliance factories in the South
Slave labor was needed to work the mines in the South
the Union firing shots at Fort Sumter
the abolitionist movement
the election of Abraham Lincoln as president in 1860
Why did the South need slaves, but the North didn't?
Large plantations in the South needed slave labor to profit
Slave labor was needed to work the mines in the South
The South didn't want slave labor
Slaves ran the appliance factories in the South
the differences in the West and Texas before the Civil War.
transportation differences between the North and South
Which event directly resulted in the start of the secession of Southern states?
Congress passed the Fugitive Slave Act of 1850.
Abraham Lincoln was elected president.
John Brown attempted to raid Harpers Ferry.
Congress passed the Kansas-Nebraska Act.
What arguments about the new Western states came up in Congress?
Should women be allowed to vote?
Should the states be free or slave states?
Should alcohol be legal?
Should children be allowed to work in factories?
Which book is the BEST example of how growing sectional differences between the North and South were expressed in the literature of the Antebellum period?
The Birth of a Nation by D.W. Griffith
Uncle Tom's Cabin by Harriett Beecher Stowe
The Origin of the Species by Charles Darwin
The Planter's Northern Bride by Caroline Hentz
Based on your knowledge of pre-Civil War events and clues found in the illustration, who or what is being depicted in the picture?
John Brown's Raid
Teddy Roosevelt's Square Deal
Franklin Roosevelt's New Deal
George Washington's Sail Across the Potomac
Why was Harper's Ferry, Virginia, significant in the Antebellum Era?
It was the first capital of the Confederacy.
It was the first city to withdraw from the Union.
It was the location of the first shots of the Civil War.
It was the site of a failed slave rebellion in October of 1859.
John Brown's raid on Harper's Ferry was one of many events leading up to the Civil War. Choose ALL statements about this event that are TRUE.
Most of the people in the raid were Northerners who opposed slavery.
John Brown was a former slave owner who had moved to the North.
Brown wanted to start an armed slave revolt to help abolition causes.
The Harper's Ferry raid was the largest slave uprising in the history.
It made the South fearful of slave uprisings and Northern invasions.
Harriet Beecher Stowe's Uncle Tom's Cabin focused on the evils of...
slavery.
addiction.
alcoholism.
unemployment.
Which terms BEST describe the Northern states in the years before the Civil War?
urban and industrial
rural and industrial
rural and agricultural
urban and agricultural
Which issue played the GREATEST role in dividing the North and South in the years leading up to the Civil War?
slavery
foreign trade
Indian removal
war with Mexico
In 1860, South Carolina was the first state to secede. Within two months 6 more states would secede.
What is the BEST definition of the word secede?
attack
vote
win
withdraw
Differing views on states' rights and slavery caused tension between the North and South before the Civil War. Choose the THREE statements that summarize viewpoints held by many Northerners at this time.
They believed enslaved people were considered property, but they should cost more.
They would often choose to break the law to protect enslaved people who escaped slavery.
They felt the Southern states had their own rights, so they could own enslaved people.
They disagreed with the Fugitive Slave Act that treated enslaved people as property.
They believed the old ways of slavery in the South were holding back the nation.
How did John Brown contribute to the abolitionist movement?
John Brown fought on the Union side during the Civil War.
John Brown led enslaved African Americans through the Underground Railroad.
John Brown participated in a raid against slavery in Harpers Ferry.
John Brown led a rebellion in Virginia killing 60 before being killed by the local militia.
Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin in response to the passage of the second Fugitive Slave Act, which required which of these?
All freed slaves were to travel freely to any state they chose.
All captured escaped slaves were to be returned to their masters.
Enslaved people were to choose any trade of interest when they were freed.
Escaped slaves were to remain free as long as they were in a northern state.
Why did Southerners argue states' rights were violated by abolition of slavery?
They believed all states should be slave states.
Abolition would cause states to pay higher taxes.
Abolition violated states' rights to choose what their laws should be.
They argued abolition would cause freed slaves to take over their states.
How did the climate of the South, as opposed to the North, contribute to the widespread use of slavery?
The topography of the South was similar to the conditions in Africa.
The climate of the North was too cold for the an enslaved population to thrive.
Tobacco, cotton, and rice could be grown in the temperate climate of the South.
It was too hot in the South for factory work, so agriculture was the primary activity.
Economically, why was slavery common in the Southern states but not the Northern states?
The South used enslaved people to grow labor-intensive tobacco, cotton, and rice.
The North needed a population of enslaved people to manufacture industrial goods in factories.
The climate of the North was too cold for a population of enslaved people to thrive.
The topography of the South was similar to the conditions in Africa.
The economy of the South in the years before the Civil War relied MOST on which of these?
Which term refers to the idea that Southern states had the authority to make their own laws regarding slavery?
secession
sectionalism
states' rights
equal protection
-Had fertile soil and warm climate.
-Produced cash crops like rice, tobacco, and cotton.
-Used enslaved labor and the plantation system.
These facts are describing the economy of _______ during the mid-1800s.
the North
the South
the Midwest
the frontier
Prior to the Civil War, Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote the popular historical fiction, Uncle Tom’s Cabin. Which details from her book helped inform people about impacts of slavery in America?
America was the only country participating in the slave trade.
The slave trade usually resulted in the separation of families.
Most enslaved people were taught to read and write after working each day.
Slavery negatively impacted all of the United States, not just the South.
Enslaved persons were often physically abused and forced to live in poor conditions.
What was Harriet Beecher Stowe's BIGGEST role in the Antebellum United States?
She fought for women's right to vote.
She wrote Uncle Tom's Cabin in 1852.
She convince President Lincoln to grow a beard.
She composed The Battle Hymn of the Republic in 1861.
1800- Born in Connecticut
1847- Met Frederick Douglass
1856- Led raid on pro-slavery forces in Kansas
1859- Attempts slave uprising in Virginia
Who is being described here?
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Sojourner Truth
John Brown
Nat Turner
During the mid-1800s, which region relied MOST on farming and a workforce of enslaved people?
the North
the frontier
the Midwest
the South
In the years leading up to the Civil War, tensions between the North and South grew as viewpoints clashed. Choose the THREE statements that summarize viewpoints held by many Southerners at his time.
They were concerned about the Northerners moving to the South.
They believed the Northerners were attacking their way of life.
They felt the federal government should not be giving them orders.
They believed Northerners should be punished for helping escaped slaves.
They thought the Northerners were trying to steal their slaves and sell them.
-Had rocky soil and a short growing season
-Had natural harbors and plenty of lumber
-Relied on factories and industry
These facts are describing the economy of _______ during the mid-1800s.
the South
the Midwest
the North
the frontier
Which terms BEST describe the Southern states in the years before the Civil War?
urban and industrial
rural and industrial
rural and agricultural
urban and agricultural
"I have been whipped, as the saying is, but I am sure I can recover all the lost capital occasioned by that disaster; by only hanging a few moments by the neck; and I feel quite determined to make the utmost possible out of a defeat." - John Brown, December 2, 1859
Why was John Brown put to death in 1859?
He tried to kill General Robert E. Lee.
He wrote a book supporting secession.
He attempted to cause a slave uprising.
He attempted to assassinate President Lincoln.
Which of the following were differences between the North and the South before and during the Civil War that were due to how people looked at the United States Constitution?
cultural
constitutional
language
economic
Which of the following differences between the North and the South before and during the Civil War were about how people in the North and South earned money?
constitutional
economic
cultural
language
Which of the following were what Southerners believed would be destroyed by the abolition of slavery?
the Constitution
language
economy
culture
Which issue would explain the voting trend represented in this election map from 1860?
The Republicans promised increased industrial growth.
The Constitutional Union party stood for voting for all Americans.
Northern states believed in American neutrality in foreign conflicts.
Southern states refused to support Lincoln's view of stopping the expansion of slavery.
Select the TWO main causes of the Civil War.
states' rights
secession
Nat Turner's Rebellion
slavery
Which of the following were advantages of the North?
higher population, factories, food production, more railroad tracks
land, excellent generals, strong military tradition, and eager soldiers ready to defend their homeland
Which of the following were advantages of the South?
more people, factories, food production, and extensive railroad system
land, excellent generals, strong military tradition, and eager soldiers ready to defend their homeland
