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WorksheetsCivil War Battles
Total questions: 35
Worksheet time: 36mins
(a) planned to raid (b) in order to capture the federal (c) to arm slaves and start a (d) .
Label the Union and the Confederacy.
What was Lincoln's goal in fighting the Civil War
End Slavery
Find weapons of mass destruction
Fire Mr. Schneider
Preserve the Union
Which battle is the northernmost battle?
Gettysburg
Bull Run
New Orleans
Nunda
More factories, money, soldiers, and better transportation were all advantages of which side
The Union
The Confederacy
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
Abraham Lincoln was elected president in 1860. He was a
Republican
Democrat
Confederate
Independent
The economy of the South depended largely on
Slave labor.
New technology.
Manufacturing.
Politics.
Guess what? The very first shots of the Civil War were fired when Confederates attacked this fort, leading to the Union's surrender. Can you name that historic fort?
Bull Run/ Manassas 1
Antietam
Appomattox Courhouse
Ft. Sumter
🎩🔥 Which battle was the bloodiest of the Civil War, marked a turning point in favor of the Union, and was the northernmost clash? 🎩🔥
Antientam
Gettysburg
Bullrun
Vicksburg
Guess who? Led by the fearless Ulysses S. Grant, this bold move blockaded the Mississippi River and cleverly split the Confederate troops into smaller, more manageable groups, paving the way for a Union victory. Can you name this pivotal event?
Vicksburg
Gettysburg
Bull Run
Antietam
Let's dive into history with a fun twist! Which of these was NOT a strategy in the famous "Anaconda Plan"?
Block all southern ports to cut off shipping
Divide the north into sections
Control the Mississippi River
Capture the Confederate capital, Richmond
Guess why the Battle of Gettysburg was a major turning point in the war:
It sparked a massive four-day draft riot in New York City.
It led European nations to finally decide to support the Confederacy.
It was the moment Southern troops ventured the farthest into Union land.
Lee's forces were so diminished, he could never contemplate another invasion of the North.
History buffs, assemble! Where did Robert E. Lee wave the white flag to Ulysses S. Grant, marking a pivotal moment in history?
Gettysburg
Vicksburg
Antietam
Appomattox Court House
Guess what? Sherman's _______ wasn't just a stroll in the park! It tore up major rail lines, burned cities, and basically broke the will of the South to fight. Can you name this fiery adventure?
Vicksburg
March to the Sea
Antietam
Gettysburg
Where did the majority of the Civil War's epic battles take place?
North
South
West
Border States
2. How did the Battle of Antietam impact both the Union and Confederate armies?
Antietam saw more than 20,000 soldiers killed and wounded on a single day- making it bloodiest day in American military history
Robert E. Lee claimed this day as a victory for the South
Confederate Armies were able to survive the onslaught of the Union Army
The Union armies lost more men to the South than any other battle.
Which states were border states identified on the map?
Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina
Texas, Louisiana, Maryland, New York
Louisiana, Georgia North Carolina
Delaware, Kentucky, Missouri, Maryland, West Virginia
The Emancipation Proclamation stated that enslaved people in which areas were now “free”?
Western States
Northern States
Southern States
Border States
In what areas were enslaved people not freed?
Southern States
Border States
Northern States
Southwestern States
How did the Emancipation Proclamation impact foreign support for the Confederacy?
European countries were eager to support the Confederacy because of their cash crops
European countries did not want to be seen fighting against human freedom
How did the Emancipation Proclamation impact the Union army?
Soldiers deserted the Union army.
Thousands of southern men joined the Union Army
Lincoln took personal command of the Union Army.
Thousands of African Americans joined the Union Army
Top Union general who had many victories, including Vicksburg.
Ulysses S. Grant
Abraham Lincoln
Frederick Douglass
Robert Smalls
Urged Lincoln to recruit African-Americans to fight for the Union Army.
Ulysses S. Grant
Abraham Lincoln
Frederick Douglass
Robert Smalls
Known as the "Angel of the Battlefield".
Ulysses S. Grant
Abraham Lincoln
Clara Barton
Robert Smalls
Forced to fight for the Confederacy, he stole a ship and turned it over to the Union. He was regarded as a hero and promoted in the Union Army.
Ulysses S. Grant
Abraham Lincoln
Frederick Douglass
Robert Smalls
This freed slaves in the rebelling states.
Declaration of Sentiments
Emancipation Proclamation
Gettysburg Address
Declaration of Independence
This Union victory was the result of Lee attempting to invade Pennsylvania.
Ft. Sumter
Gettysburg
Appomattox
Vicksburg
This speech by Lincoln explained the reasons for the Civil War, while commemorating a cemetery
Declaration of Sentiments
Emancipation Proclamation
Gettysburg Address
Declaration of Independence
What nickname did Confederate General Thomas Jackson earn at the Battle of Bull Run? (a)
(a)
The first major land battle of the Civil War
(a)
This is the bloodiest single-day battle of the Civil War and in U.S. history.
(a)
What was the point of blockading southern ports?
To Cripple the Confederate economy by ending the cotton trade
To train the new US Navy
Why was the Mississippi River so important to the South?
it was an economic highway carrying goods and produce
It was a great source of drinking water
