WorksheetsThe Civil War
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 11mins
The bloodiest day in American history. This battle took place in Maryland and had over 20,000 people die in one day.
The first state to secede from the Union was?
This man was elected president in 1860. He also had debates with Stephen Douglas when running for a seat in the Senate.
Who fought in the Civil War?
On September 22, 1862, this person issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
This president was assassinated by John Wilkes Booth on April 14, 1865.
Commanding General of the Union Army; became a war hero; elected the 18th President.
Commanding General of the Confederate Army
The first shots fired of the Civil War happened here...
This battle lasted three days and is considered to be the turning point in the Civil War.
Where Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant ending the Civil War with a Union Victory.
The Emancipation Proclamation was a document that did what for slaves?
This amendment outlawed slavery.
Stated citizens could not be stopped from voting "on account of race, color, or previous condition of servitude"
Declared all persons born in the United States are citizens (except Native Americans)
What were "black codes?"
Enforced segregation, or separation, of white and black people in public places (separate schools, restrooms, and seating public places were common in the South).
Jim Crow Laws
Robert E. Lee Laws
Lincoln Laws
Ulysses S. Grant Laws
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
Who won the Civil War?
