WorksheetsThe Civil War
Total questions: 108
Worksheet time: 2hrs 55mins
Which event was the catalyst for the secession of the Southern states from the Union? pg. 3-18
The ships at Fort Sumter being destroyed by the North
The Election of Abraham Lincoln as President, thought he would end slavery.
The issuance of the Emancipation Proclamation
The abolition of Slavery in the South
How did the Abolitionist movement create tension between the North and the South? pg. 3-18
It led to a breakdown of compromise between the North and the South
It brought the end of slavery to the forefront of discussion.
It caused the Southern States to secede from the Union.
It highlighted the horrors of slavery and brought shame to Southern land owners.
"This country will be drenched in blood. The people of the North are not going to let the country be destroyed without a mighty effort to save it. Besides, where are your men and appliances of war to contend against them? You are rushing into war with one of the most powerful, ingeniously mechanical and determined people on earth - right at your doors. Only in spirit and determination are you prepared for war. In all else you are totally unprepared."
The quote above was spoken by William T. Sherman upon hearing the news that the southern states had begun to secede. Which of the following is Sherman’s projection as the outcome and/or consequence of southern secession?
A. There will be a war in which the South will win due to their militaristic nature and abundance of weapons.
B. There will be a war in which the South will win due to their governmental dominance and obvious determination.
C. There will be a war in which the North will win due to their technological advancements.
D. There will be a war in which the North will win due to their stability though political, social, and economic condition
What were the social, political, and economic consequences of the Civil War? pg. 3-18
The national debt increased, the planation system no longer existed in the South, and racial problems intensified in the southern states.
B. Slavery was abolished in all Northern states and in federal territories north of 36⁰30’N.
C. The abolishment of slavery ended racial discrimination and established social equality throughout the nation.
D. The power of the federal government was strengthened, the planation system ended in the South, and slavery was abolishe
What was the Historical Significance of the Missouri Compromise. pg. 6
Maine was admitted as a free state, and Missouri as a slave state
Compromise over the issue of slavery; no slaves above 36 30 line, slavery allowed below it
The fugitive slave law was ended in all state
Abraham Lincoln allowed slavery in the border states
Which of the following was a part of the Compromise of 1850? (pg.7)
Slavery ended in Kansas and Missouri
Slavery was allowed to continue in the Union
California was admitted as a free state
The Fugitive Slave law became more extensive in the North
Explain in One sentence the MAIN reason the North went to war with the South in the Civil War.
Explain the Historical Significance of Bleeding Kansas in One sentence (pg. 8)
What was the significance of The Dredd Scott Decision? pg. 8
Slavery would be allowed in Missouri and all new states
The Supreme Court ruled that runaway slaves had the right to leave their master
The Supreme Court ruled that slaves had no rights
California was admitted as a free state and New York as a slave state
How did the Anaconda Plan serve as an advantage to the North during the Civil War?
It allowed the North to control important cities with it's army
It allowed the North to surround the South with it's soldiers
It allowed the North to gain a stronghold which led to the defeat of the South
It allowed the North to cut off supplies to the south using it's Navy
Explain the Historical Significance of the Emancipation Proclamation by Abraham Lincoln in1 sentence. Did it free all slaves? pg. 13
Which of the following was a direct consequence of the Civil War?
The disintegration of the Whig Party.
The addition of new states to the Union.
The use of popular sovereignty to decide the issue of slavery
The extension of voting rights to African American men.
The south seceded from the north (the Union) What does secede mean?
to succeed
to join
to break away
Who was president of the US during the war?
George Washington
Abraham Lincoln
Donald Trump
General Grant
Why did the south want to secede from the Union?
they wanted to make their own laws about slavery
they wanted to end slavery
the North forced them to break away
Why was slavery important to those in the South?
slaves paid taxes
the South wanted to make their own laws
so slaves could build factories
What was the Underground Railroad?
a train that went underground
routes to freedom for slaves
a train that went across the country
Who were Frederick Douglass and Sojourner Truth?
the generals of the war
editorial writers
former slaves who fought to end slavery
What is an editorial?
an article in a newspaper based on opinion
an article in a newspaper based on fact
an advertisement
Why were newspapers important?
they gave opinions about the war
they had advertisements for a wife
they gave facts about the war
it was easier than searching the internet
Who wanted to end slavery?
North
South
Who won the war?
North
South
no one
Florida
Which event changed the reason for fighting the Civil War from preserving the Union to freeing the slaves?
Secession of South Carolina
Emancipation Proclamation
Battle of Gettysburg
Battle of Antietam
Which was NOT an advantage of the South:
better knowledge of the land where most battles were fought
extensive railroad system
Mississippi River
more ports
Which battle was important because it divided the confederacy?
Gettysburg
Bull Run
Vicksburg
Antietam
Which was the site of the Confederate surrender?
Gettysburg
Vicksburg
Charleston
Appomattox Court House
The general in charge of the entire Union Army was:
Abraham Lincoln
Robert E Lee
Ulysses Grant
Jefferson Davis
When Lincoln was elected president, his number one priority was:
to preserve the Union.
to defeat Jefferson Davis.
to end slavery.
to compromise with the South about the expansion of slavery.
The battle at Ft. Sumter was significant because:
Jefferson Davis cut off supplies to the Union, shortening the war.
it showed the war was going to be harder to win than the Union thought.
it started the Civil War.
it ended the Civil War.
During which battle did the Union take control of the Mississippi River?
Ft. Sumter
Bull Run
Vicksburg
Antietam
Which statement is true?
Robert E Lee surrendered to Ulysses Grant at a courthouse in Virginia
Ulysses Grant surrendered to Robert E Lee at a courthouse in Virginia.
Robert E Lee surrendered to Ulysses Grant at someone's home in Virginia.
Ulysses Grant surrendered to Robert E Lee at someone's home in Virginia.
The cause of the Civil War was:
(a)
In the beginning of the war, what was the main aim of the North?
to save the slaves
to save the Confederacy
to save its way of life
to save the Union
Why is the Battle of Antietam famous?
It was the turning point of the war.
It was the biggest battle of the war.
It had the most soldiers fight in the war.
It was the bloodiest day of fighting in the war.
Which of the following was a successful strategy for winning the Civil War?
The Confederacy prolonged fighting until the northern spirit broke.
The Union pursued the Confederates back to the South after the Battle of Antietam.
The Union took control of the Mississippi River.
The Confederacy continued to receive supplies from Europe.
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
It freed the slaves in the United States.
It changed the Constitution.
It freed the slaves in the Confederacy.
It saved the Union.
Even though a small percentage of white southerners owned slaves, why was slavery still so important to ALL southerners?
That small percentage of slave owners were the wealthy who supported the entire region’s economy.
That small percentage of slave owners were the dictators of the state.
That small percentage of slave owners made up the Georgia General Assembly.
That small percentage of slave owners were the only ones who could make political decisions.
Why did southern states feel threatened by the election of 1860?
The South feared that slaves would be given citizenship rights and sue for their freedom.
The South feared that Democrats would gain control of Congress.
The South feared that slavery would be abolished throughout the nation.
The South feared that the new president would prohibit slavery in the western territories.
Which of the following was a major result of the Civil War?
The Democrats became the dominant political party.
The bonds linking the states were loosened.
The federal government became weaker.
Slavery was ended everywhere in the United States.
Union commander who used a ¨total war¨ strategy to destroy Georgia
Robert Anderson
William Tecumseh Sherman
John C. Pemberton
David Farragut
Which Civil War battle was the deadliest single day of fighting in the war and led to a Union victory as Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia had to retreat? This battle also marked the first time that the Southern army had invaded the North.
Battle of Vicksburg
Appomattox Court House
Battle of Gettysburg
Battle of Antietam
Use the following chart to answer the question that follows.
According to the bar graph, what region had the larger share of resources in the United States?
The South
The North
The West
All regions had equal amount of resources
What was the original goal of the Union at the start of the Civil War?
Ban slavery
Restore the Union
Separate from the United States
Make slavery legal everywhere
Which document signed by Abraham Lincoln freed all slaves on January 1, 1863, in the states that were still in rebellion?
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Compromise of 1850
Emancipation Proclamation
The Gettysburg Address
Disadvantages of the South during the Civil War included having a small navy, fewer railroads, and ______________.
Lack of agricultural land
larger population
Inexperienced military leaders
Lack of industries
Why was the Battle of Gettysburg a turning point in the war?
General Lee surrendered to the Union army after the battle.
There were nearly 48,000 casualties of the battle.
Lincoln emancipated the slaves after the Union victory at the battle.
The battle ended the Confederacy's hopes of getting assistance from Britain and France.
Who was the president of the Confederacy?
Abraham Lincoln
Ulysses S. Grant
Jefferson Davis
Robert E. Lee
Who was the general that surrendered to General Grant at Appomattox Courthouse in 1865 ending the Civil War?
Stonewall Jackson
Robert E. Lee
Winfield Scott
Abraham Lincoln
At the end of which battle did General Grant and his troops secure control of the Mississippi River?
Antietam
Gettysburg
Vicksburg
Richmond
Why did southern states feel threatened by the election of 1860?
The South feared that slaves would be given citizenship rights and sue for their freedom.
The South feared that Democrats would gain control of Congress.
The South feared that slavery would be abolished throughout the nation.
The South feared that the new president would prohibit slavery in the western territories.
Why did the battle of Fort Sumter occur?
South Carolinia had seceded and wanted the fort.
The Union wanted the fort.
The Confederacy wanted the gold stored in the fort.
The slaves wanted the fort.
Where did most freed blacks live before the Civil War?
The north
The South
The West
Florida
What was the number one goal for the United States after the Civil War ended?
Implement a plan to bring the southern states back into the Union
Make sure all freed slaves were well adjusted to life in the Union
Elect new governors for all the Confederate states
Implement a plan to pay off the huge new debt
Which of the following did not lead to the CIvil War?
Sectionalism
State's Rights
Slavery
Subsidies
Who was the leader of the Union Army?
General Grant
General Lee
General Sherman
General Jackson
What is the Emancipation Proclamation?
A document
A law
A Document that freed the slaves
The freedom of speech and religion.
1. Surrendered at Appomatox Courthouse.
Siege of Vicksburg
Important Union victory
Bloodiest Battle of the Civil War
First battle of the Civil War
The Confederates lost control of the Mississippi River
The Battle of Antietam was (a) .
Fort Sumter
bloodiest battle of the Civil War
Important Union Victory
First battle of the Civil War
The Civil War ended
Which of these was a Southern advantage at the start of the Civil War?
Large population
Strong military leadership
Control of the railway system
Many factories and businesses
Which of the following was NOT a key battle of the Civil War?
Antietam
Bull Run
Lexington
Gettysburg
Who was the president of the Confederate States of America?
Abraham Lincoln
Robert E. Lee
Jefferson Davis
Frederick Douglass
Which of the following pieces of technology did Lincoln use to communicate with his generals?
Carrier Pigeons
Zoom
Phone
Telegraph
Which of these was the greatest cause of death in the Civil War?
Wounds
Disease
Frostbite
Starvation
What piece of legislation did Lincoln create which freed slaves in Confederate states?
Gettysburg Address
Declaration of Independence
Constitution
Emancipation Proclamation
Why was the Battle of Gettysburg a turning point in the war?
Lee succeeded in capturing a city in the North
The South suffered many losses while the North had few
The loss of troops convinced Lee to never again invade the North
The outcome convinced European nations to help the Confederacy
Which of these was a danger for African American troops who fought for the Union?
If captured, they could be sold into slavery
They were frequently attacked by other Union soldiers
If captured, they would be forced to fight for the Confederacy
They were easily overcome since they had no weapons
Which of these describes General Sherman's march through Georgia?
An example of total war
A defeat for both armies
A peaceful end to the conflict
The bloodiest battle of the war
Where was the location where Lee surrendered to Grant in 1865, ending the Civil War?
The Capitol Building
The Smithsonian
The White House
Appomattox Court House
This is considered to be the first battle of the Civil War & ended in a Confederate victory.
Fort Sumter
Bull Run
Manassas
Gettysburg
Lincoln used the dedication for this National Cemetary with a famous Address after this battle.
Antietam
Vicksburg
Shiloh
Gettysburg
In 1863, a siege took place of this Confederate fort in Tennesse which eventually fell to the Union-giving them control of the Mississippi River & splitting the South in two.
Vicksburg
Shiloh
Fort Wagoner
Fredericksburg
Where was the capital of the Confederacy?
Richmond
Washington D.C.
New Orleans
Tallahassee
The First and Second Battles of Bull Run resulted in?
2 Union Victories
2 Confederate Victories
1 Union Victory & 1 Confederate Victory
There was never a clear victor
The bloodiest DAY of the Civil War
Antietam
Vicksburg
Shiloh
Fort Sumter
What was significant about the 54th Massachusetts regiment?
They were made up of former slaves fighting for the Union
They were made up of free blacks from the North
They were a group of prisoners fighting for the Confederacy
They were the first group of female troops
A civil war is a conflict between?
2 countries that share a border
2 nations that were once allies
2 groups of citizens in one country
2 countries that share the same form of government
At the beginning of the Civil War, the greatest weakness of the North was?
Its fragile economy
It's transportation
Its lack of factories
Its military leadership
Which of the following was NOT a cause of the Civil War?
The attack on Pearl Harbor
Bleeding Kansas
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Election of 1860
What were the forces in the North called?
the Confederacy
the Union
the English
Abraham Lincoln
What were the forces in the South called?
the Confederacy
the Union
the English
Abraham Lincoln
What year did the Civil War begin?
1961
1681
1861
1761
Where did the war begin?
Fort Summer
Fort Sutter
Fort Sutmer
Fort Sumter
Who was the president of the Union?
Lincoln Continental
Father Abraham
Abraham Lincoln
Linham Abracoln
Who was the president of the Confederacy?
Jefferson Davis
Thomas Jefferson
Davis Jefferson
Jeffrey Pinney
How many border states were there?
5
4
6
11
In the beginning of the war, what was the main aim of the North?
to save the slaves
to save the Confederacy
to save its way of life
to save the Union
In the beginning of the war, what was the main aim of the South?
to save the slaves
to save the Confederacy
to save its way of life
to save the Union
What advantages did the North have? (Choose all that apply.)
stronger economy
bigger army
bigger navy
wise president
excellent military leaders
What advantages did the South have? (Choose all that apply.)
stronger economy
bigger army
bigger navy
fought on familiar land
excellent military leaders
Why is the Battle of Antietam famous?
It was the turning point of the war.
It was the biggest battle of the war.
It had the most soldiers fight in the war.
It was the bloodiest day of fighting in the war.
In July 1863, what 2 major battles were won by the Union forces? (Choose all that apply.)
Battle of Gettysburg
Battle of Anteitam
Battle of Vickburg
Battle of Mississippi River
What does "turning point" mean?
events that change the way things are going
lead an army into land to take it over
defeat
injured or hurt
p.169: What does civil war mean?
a war between parts of the same country
a country between parts of the same war
a war between two different countries
the same country between two wars
What does Memorial Day honor?
It honors the wars where people have died.
It honors the wars of the Civil War.
It honors those who have died in war.
It honors the honor of the honorable honors.
P.170: What did Lincoln write in 1863?
the Emancipation Proclamation
the Constitution
the property of the Confederates
the President Lincoln
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
It freed the slaves in the United States.
It changed the Constitution.
It freed the slaves in the Confederacy.
It saved the Union.
When did the war end?
April 2, 1865
the Appomattox Court House
April 8, 1965
April 9, 1865
Who won the Civil War?
the Union
the Onion
the Confederacy
the British
