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WorksheetsCivil War Trivia
Total questions: 39
Worksheet time: 21mins
What were some challenges faced by soldiers during the Civil War?
Lack of communication, low morale, and poor leadership.
Disease, lack of supplies, harsh weather conditions, and high casualty rates.
Inadequate training, insufficient weaponry, and limited medical care.
Lack of patriotism, political disagreements, and low enlistment rates.
Who was the President of the United States during the Civil War?
George Washington
Thomas Jefferson
John F. Kennedy
Abraham Lincoln
What was the Emancipation Proclamation?
An executive order issued by President Abraham Lincoln during the American Civil War to free slaves in Confederate territory.
A proclamation issued by President Abraham Lincoln to declare war on the Confederate states.
A law passed by Congress to abolish slavery in the United States.
A treaty signed by President Abraham Lincoln to end the American Civil War.
What was the significance of the Battle of Antietam?
The Battle of Antietam was significant because it resulted in a Confederate victory.
The Battle of Antietam was insignificant and had no impact on the outcome of the Civil War.
The Battle of Antietam was significant because it led to the end of slavery in the United States.
The Battle of Antietam was significant because it was the bloodiest single-day battle in American history and it gave President Lincoln the opportunity to issue the Emancipation Proclamation.
Who was the commander of the Confederate Army during the Civil War?
Robert E. Lee
Ulysses S. Grant
Stonewall Jackson
Jefferson Davis
The first major land battle of the Civil War
The First Battle of Bull Run
The Battle of Antietam
The attack on Fort Sumter
The Seven Days' Battles
He is a famous General of the Confederate Army. He graduated from West Point.
Stonewall Jackson
George McClellan
Robert E. Lee
Ulysses S. Grant
This is the bloodiest single day battle of the Civil War and in U.S. history.
First Battle of Bull Run
Second Battle of Bull Run
Seven Days' Battles
Battle of Antietam
Ships heavily armed with iron
(a)
Confederate General at the First Battle of Bull Run
General Robert E. Lee
General "Stonewall" Jackson
General Pierre G.T. Beauregard
General Irvin McDowell
Union General at the First Battle of Bull Run
General Irvin McDowell
General George B. McClellan
General Robert E. Lee
General "Stonewall Jackson"
Capital of the Confederacy in Virginia that the Union repeatedly tried to attack.
(a)
This General was nicknamed "stonewall" because the Union forces could not advance past his troops.
Lee
Jackson
McClellan
Beauregard
A series of clashes that forced the Union army to retreat from near Richmond.
Battle of Antietam
Battle of Manassas
Second Battle of Bull Run
Seven Days' Battles
General that assembled and led the Army of the Potomac
General George B. McClellan
General Robert E. Lee
General "Stonewall" Jackson
Winfield Scott
Stonewall Jackson launched an attack on this Union capital.
(a)
Union General John Pope clashed with Confederate General "Stonewall Jackson" at this battle.
First Battle of Bull Run
Second Battle of Bull Run
Battle of Antietam
Seven Days' Battle
This battle is considered the first Union victory.
First Battle of Manassas
Second Battle of Manassas
Battle of Antietam
Seven Days' Battles
The Union had a stronger Navy.
True
False
The Union blockade was not an effective strategy to stop imports and exports.
True
False
The Confederacy captured Union ship Merrimack, turned it into ironclad, and renamed it the
Virginia
Mississippi
Louisiana
Arkansas
What was the significance of the First Battle of Bull Run?
It proved that the South was weak.
It showed that the North would win.
It proved that a quick victory was impossible.
Which of the following was the most common way for women to help during the Civil War?
They volunteered as nurses to help injured soldiers.
They disguised themselves as men and fought in battles.
They became organ donors
During the Civil War, what was a common treatment for injuries suffered during battle?
Organ transplant surgery
Full body casting
Amputations
Why did people in the North oppose the military draft?
They felt that the Union was not able to win the war.
They felt that the draft targeted poor people.
Many abolitionists realized thta they actually liked slavery.
How did the Union raise money to finance the Civil War?
The Union placed a tax on the sale of tea and coffee.
The Union invaded Canada and stole all their gold.
The Union established an income tax on citizens.
Which of the following were economic problems faced by the Confederacy during the Civil War?
People had trouble getting food and basic supplies.
The demand for southern cotton increased.
The Confederacy could not convert their gold supplies into money.
A major cause of death for soldiers during the Civil War was
lack of training.
disease.
starvation.
poor equipment.
A lack of medical knowledge during the Civil War often caused soldiers to die from
neglect.
spoiled food.
dirty water.
infection
Compared with Confederate soldiers, a challenge that Union soldiers faced during the Civil War was
boredom while in camp.
constant threat of disease.
fighting on unfamiliar terrain.
poor diet and nutrition.
As the Civil War progressed, women in both the North and South
took over men’s jobs and supported the war effort.
continued with life as it had been before the war.
openly enlisted in Union and Confederate armies.
started protests against the violence of the war.
Compared to women in the North, women in the South during the Civil War often
worked in factories.
made weapons
ran plantations.
made uniforms.
During the Civil War, women in both the South and North served as
field nurses.
business owners.
factory workers.
plantation owners.
Clara Barton’s work during the Civil War led to
peace talks between the two sides.
a victory for the Union.
the formation of the Red Cross.
equal rights for women.
Low-paid workers in New York responded to the Union draft of 1863 by
refusing to fight for the Union army.
joining the Confederate army.
escaping to Canada.
staging a riot in New York City.
President Lincoln’s suspension of the writ of habeas corpus during the Civil War meant that people
could be jailed illegally.
lost the right to bear arms.
lost the freedom to vote.
were not allowed to house soldiers.
How did the Union pay for the Civil War?
It printed and borrowed money.
It created and exported goods.
It forced the South to pay.
It used government reserves.
Rising inflation in Union states during the Civil War meant that
the cost of food and other items increased.
well-paying jobs were no longer available.
businesses could no longer afford to operate.
the Constitution was no longer in effect.
How did the Union blockade of the southern coast affect the Confederacy during the Civil War?
It forced it to build ships that could outrun the blockade.
It contributed to shortages of weapons and food.
It encouraged European countries to trade with the South.
It caused it to build more factories to supply its needs.
