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WorksheetsCivil War 2025
Total questions: 73
Worksheet time: 2hrs 47mins
Who was the president of the Union?
Abraham Lincoln
Jefferson Davis
Robert E. Lee
Ulysses S. Grant
True/ False
Photography was all the rave during the 1850's and throughout the war.
True
False
Who was president of the Confederate States?
Abraham Lincoln
Jefferson Davis
Robert E. Lee
Ulysses S. Grant
The Southern States broke away from the Union because...
The United States wanted to go to war with other countries.
The United States needed more slaves.
Abraham Lincoln and Jefferson Davis were enemies.
The United States wanted to end slavery.
Led a "March to the Sea" campaign after burning the railroad hub in Atlanta, Ga to the ground
William T. Sherman
Ulysses S. Grant
Stonewall Jackson
Robert E. Lee
First battle of the Civil War; signaled both the Union and Confederacy were ready to war with each other
Appomattox Courthouse
Ft. Sumter
Antietam
Gettysburg
Bloodiest single day battle in American History
Ft. Sumter
Atlanta
Antietam
Gettysburg
Bloodiest overall battle of the Civil War; Gen. Lee's last attempt to win on Union soil; President Lincoln gave a speech honoring all the men who died at this battle; Turning point in the Civil War
Antietam
Chancellorsville
Ft. Sumter
Gettysburg
General of the Union Army; later became the 18th President of the United States
Ulysses S. Grant
Robert E. Lee
Abraham Lincoln
Clara Barton
What woman assisted the Union army with medical care and would eventually found the Red Cross?
Frances Clayton
Clara Barton
Marie von Stuben
Sarah Wakemen
Emancipation is the act of being freed from what?
Employment
Slavery
Jail
Volunteer Work
The Emancipation Proclamation went into effect in what year?
1881
1863
1865
1868
Location where Gen. Robert E. Lee surrendered to Gen. Ulysses S. Grant, ending the Civil War
Chancellorsville
Gettysburg
Appomattox Courthouse
Ford's Theatre
What major Union victory would lead to Abraham Lincoln issuing the Emancipation Proclamation?
Battle of Gettysburg
Battle of Antietam
Battle of Fort Donelson
1st Battle of Bull Run
Where did The Civil War start?
Virginia
Georgia
South Carolina
North Carolina
Which state seceded first?
Virginia
South Carolina
North Carolina
Georgia
What was the name for the Southern states in the Civil War?
The Union
The Rebels
The Confederacy
The Conservatives
The Union states were located in the _____ and the Confederate states were located in the _____.
North
South
South
North
North
East
West
East
How did Lincoln abolish slavery in ALL states?
He ordered them free
Congress passed the 13th Amendment
He used the Declaration of Independence. "All Men are Created Equal"
He did nothing
What two battles, fought in July of 1863 and won by the Union, help shift the moral of the North and ultimate shift the trajectory of the war?
Antietam and Gettysburg
Vicksburg and Gettysburg
Antietam and Atlanta
Chickamauga and Atlanta
Why was the surrender at Vicksburg crucial to the success of the Union campaign in the West?
It allowed the Union to control the Mississippi River
It allowed the Union to surround the Capital city
It allowed the Union to Blockade important railroads
It allowed the Union to occupy new territories
When was the Civil War?
1861-176
1861-1865
1870-1876
2015-2019
What was the Battle of Gettysburg?
The turning point of the Civil War, where the Union army defeated the Confederate Army and stopped their northern invasion
the location of the surrender of Robert E. Lee and the Northern Virginia Confederate Army to Ulysses S. Grant and the Union Army
The bombardment of the Union military base by Confederate soldiers in Charleston, SC that started the Civil War
an escaped slave who became a huge activist, author and public speaker fighting to end slavery
Who was Jefferson Davis?
an escaped slave who became a huge activist, author and public speaker fighting to end slavery
commander of the Confederate States Army during the American Civil War.
an American politician who served as the president of the Confederate States from 1861 to 1865
the 16th president of the United States
Which section of America relied on Industry and Manufacturing as their economic base in the year 1850?
North
South
West
Why is the Battle of Gettysburg viewed as a major turning point?
It marked the first major Confederate victory of the war
It resulted in the capture of the Confederate capital
It led to the Emancipation Proclamation
It was a major Union victory that halted Confederate momentum
Who won the Civil War
The North
The South
Photography in the Civil War are predominantly from photographers in the North.
True
False
What was the name of this type of ship?
First battleship
Submarine
a Confederate war boat
Ironclad
What types of things would a soldier do during the day while not in battle?
guard duty
"drills" on military combat strategies
write letter and read books
cook, clean and build structures.
Approximately how many died by the end of the Civil War?
200,000
750,000
550,000
600,000
Who was the leading Union general?
Ulysses S. Grant
Robert E. Lee
Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson
Frederick Douglass
Vocabulary: The word secede means...
to withdraw from a country or orgainzation
a positive result
all 11 states that left the Union.
a person who is against slavery
The election of 1860 resulted in....
The overturn of the Dred Scott case
Many southern states succeeding from the Union
The creation of the Republican Party
Higher taxes
Which of these was the greatest cause of death in the Civil War?
Wounds
Disease
Frostbite
Starvation
Which document only symbolically freed Southern slaves, but created a moral focus for the Civil War?
the 13th Amendment
the Gettysburg Address
the Emancipation Proclamation
the Fugitive Slave Law
How did the use of railroads impact the Civil War?
They were used to transport gold and silver.
They allowed for the rapid movement of troops and supplies.
They were used to broadcast war news.
They had no significant impact on the Civil War.
Which of the following was a significant outcome of the Civil War?
The establishment of the Confederate States of America
The end of slavery in the United States
The division of the United States into two countries
The relocation of the capital from Washington D.C. to Richmond
What role did African American soldiers play in the Civil War?
They were not allowed to serve in the military
They served in segregated units on both sides
They served primarily as nurses and cooks
They fought for the Union in significant numbers and played a crucial role
What impact did the American Civil War have on the economy of the Southern states?
It led to a boom in the cotton industry
It caused severe destruction and economic hardship
It had little to no impact
It made the South the economic leader of the United States
How did the Civil War affect women in American society?
Women were granted the right to vote as a result of the war
Many women served as soldiers during the war
Women took on roles that were traditionally held by men
Women's roles in society remained unchanged
What role did Robert E. Lee play in the American Civil War?
He was a Confederate general
He was a politician
He was a naval commander
He was a Union general
Where did Robert E. Lee surrender to Ulysses S. Grant, effectively ending the Civil War?
Richmond
Gettysburg
Appomattox Courthouse
Vicksburg
What was the primary economic difference between the North and the South before the Civil War?
Both regions relied solely on agriculture
The North relied on agriculture while the South was industrialized
The North was industrialized while the South relied on agriculture
Both regions were equally industrialized
Which battle is often considered the first major battle of the Civil War?
Battle of Gettysburg
Battle of Bull Run
Battle of Antietam
Battle of Vicksburg
At which battle did Stonewall Jackson earn his famous nickname?
Battle of Gettysburg
First Battle of Bull Run
Battle of Antietam
Battle of Chancellorsville
What was the primary objective of Sherman's March to the Sea?
To destroy the Confederate army
To cripple the South's war resources and morale
To liberate Union prisoners
To capture the Confederate capital
Which city marked the beginning of Sherman's March to the Sea?
Charleston
Savannah
Richmond
Atlanta
What was the outcome of Sherman's March to the Sea?
The Union army suffered a major defeat
The Union army successfully reached the Atlantic coast
The Confederacy gained new territories
The Confederate army launched a successful counterattack
Which Union general is known for his 'March to the Sea' during the Civil War?
Robert E. Lee
Ulysses S. Grant
William Tecumseh Sherman
Stonewall Jackson
How did religious beliefs influence the motivations of soldiers during the Civil War?
They led to the formation of new religious sects
They discouraged soldiers from participating in the war
They provided moral justification for the war
They had no influence on soldiers' motivations
What political party was Abraham Lincoln apart of?
Democrats
Republicans
What was the primary purpose of Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address?
To declare the end of the Civil War
To dedicate a national cemetery at the site of the Battle of Gettysburg
To announce his re-election campaign
To propose a new amendment to the Constitution
How long is the Gettysburg Address?
Approximately 30 minutes
Approximately 10 minutes
Approximately 1 hour
Approximately 2 minutes
Did the Emancipation Proclamation free slaves everywhere?
true
false
What was the primary goal of the Union at the start of the Civil War?
To establish a new government
To expand westward
To preserve the Union
To abolish slavery
Which technological advancement had a significant impact on naval warfare during the Civil War?
The introduction of radar technology
The invention of the submarine
The use of ironclad ships
The development of aircraft carriers
Which economy relied heavily on agriculture and slavery
North
South
West
Which law allowed slave holders to gain access to the north to retrieve their runaway slaves
Fugitive Immigrant Law
Runaway Slave Clause
Fugitive Slave Law
Property Abandonment Clause
The Kansas-Nebraska Act led to people flooding into these territories from the north and south to vote on slavery. This led to what event?
Bleeding Kansas
Red Kansas
Civil War I
Missouri Compromise Conflict
Which famous abolitionist wrote a novel exposing the evils of slavery to the world?
Henry David Thoreau
Harriett Beecher Stowe
Ralph Waldo Emerson
Ernest Hemingway
When California applied for statehood as a free state, it created a problem for our nation. What did it upset?
Southern slave states
The balance of power in the Senate
Northern Free States
Foreign alliances with Pacific Coast allies
When California applied for statehood as a free state, it created a problem for our nation. What did it upset?
Southern slave states
The balance of power in the Senate
Northern Free States
Foreign alliances with Pacific Coast allies
Which of the following best describes John Brown?
radical abolitionist who used violence to try to end slavery
a peaceful abolitionists who hated violence
a pro-slavery Senator
a strong supporter of slavery who used violence to spread slavery
Which of the following best describes John Brown?
radical abolitionist who used violence to try to end slavery
a peaceful abolitionists who hated violence
a pro-slavery Senator
a strong supporter of slavery who used violence to spread slavery
States in the South believed:
They should have more representatives in Congress than the Northern states.
That all territories in America should NOT be allowed to vote on the issue of slavery.
That State's Rights should have more political power than the Federal Government.
The Southern senators should be allowed to create bills without approval from their State Governments.
Led a raid at Harper's Ferry, VA in an attempt to rob the armory and steal weapons to incite a slave revolt
Abraham Lincoln
Nat Turner
John Brown
Harriet Tubman
What led to events known as "Bleeding Kansas" from 1854-1861?
Pro and Anti slavery supporters disagreed over the vote for slavery, leading to violence
People voted for Kansas to be free, so Southerns burned down major cities
People voted for Kansas to be a territory instead of a state.
Nebraska was split into a pro and anti slave state.
What was the Underground Railroad?
Underground tunnels that went from slave states to Canada
Secret railroads that enslaved people used to escape north
Network of safe houses that help enslaved people esape to freedom
Harriet Beecher Stowe wrote a book to show the cruelties of slavery called
Uncle Bob's Stories
The North Star
The Liberator
Uncle Tom's Cabin
How did tariffs on imports play a role in dividing the north and south?
North wanted tariffs to protect American industry and the south opposed tariffs on their farm goods
South wanted tariffs to keep away European food imports and the north opposed on their raw materials
How did tariffs on imports play a role in dividing the north and south?
North wanted tariffs to protect American industry and the south opposed tariffs on their farm goods
South wanted tariffs to keep away European food imports and the north opposed on their raw materials
