WorksheetsTimeline Events Leading to the Civil War
Total questions: 20
Worksheet time: 10mins
Which event would complete this timeline of events leading to the Civil War? Timeline showing: 1850 - Compromise of 1850 was adopted by Congress; 1852 - Uncle Tom’s Cabin was published; 1854 - Kansas-Nebraska Act was passed by Congress; 1857 - Dred Scott v. Sandford decision was issued by the Supreme Court; 1859 - John Brown raided the federal arsenal at Harper’s Ferry; 1860 - South Carolina seceded; 1861 - ?
Shots were fired at Fort Sumter.
The Missouri Compromise was adopted by Congress.
The Confederate States of America were formed.
Abraham Lincoln was elected president.
Based on the information in the graph, what conclusion can be drawn about each side's ability to fight the war?
The Union could produce war materials but lacked the ability to transport them out of the states where they were manufactured.
The Union's economy was agrarian-based and suffered when trade with the Confederacy was cut off.
The Confederacy had the necessary infrastructure to switch from farming to producing war materials.
The Confederacy's economy relied on the exportation of cash crops, and they lacked the resources needed to fight the war over a long period of time.
During the Civil War, why did the Union implement a blockade of the southern coast as part of its military strategy?
The Confederate navy was very powerful, and the Union wanted to prevent it from attacking the northern coastline.
A blockade allowed the Union to stop trade ships coming from Europe and raid them for needed supplies.
A blockade prevented the Confederacy from exporting cotton and importing needed supplies.
The Union had numerous ironclad ships, and they could use them to attack the South from the coastline.
This map shows the major battles of the Civil War.
in Pennsylvania and other northern states
in Virginia and along the Mississippi River
in Virginia and the Carolinas
in Alabama and Georgia
The Emancipation Proclamation was issued after the Union won which battle?
Antietam
Gettysburg
Shiloh
Vicksburg
Based on this excerpt, which type of warfare did Sherman advocate using in the South?
attrition
guerilla
total
trench
During the Civil War, how did the outcome of the Siege of Vicksburg impact the Confederacy?
It ended the Confederacy's push into northern territory and forced fighting to stay in the South.
It divided the Confederacy in half and gave control of the Mississippi River to the Union.
It gave the Confederacy control of the port of New Orleans, which provided a way to get around the naval blockade.
It caused the Confederacy to start a draft because it resulted in more deaths than any other battle.
This is a map of the United States at the time of the Civil War. Which location was the site of General Robert E. Lee’s surrender to General Ulysses S. Grant?
Appomattox Court House, Virginia
Gettysburg, Pennsylvania
Atlanta, Georgia
Charleston, South Carolina
Because it marked the last time the Confederacy launched an attack on Union soil, which battle is considered the turning point of the Civil War?
Antietam
Fort Sumter
Gettysburg
Shiloh
What was the South's main strategy for fighting the Civil War?
split the North into two sections
blockade Northern ports
fight a defensive war until the North was worn down
destroy the railroads and telegraph networks of the North
What is the correct order of these major Civil War battles?
Gettysburg, Atlanta, Bull Run, Antietam
Atlanta, Antietam, Bull Run, Gettysburg
Bull Run, Antietam, Gettysburg, Atlanta
Antietam, Bull Run, Gettysburg, Atlanta
What event ended the Civil War?
the Battle of Gettysburg
the Battle of Fredericksburg
the surrender at Appomattox
the March to the Sea
When the Civil War began, what was President Abraham Lincoln's main goal?
to free the slaves
to punish the South
to restore the Union
to gain the support of Britain and France
In which area did the South have an advantage over the North in the Civil War?
weapons production
political leadership
industrial capacity
military leadership
What impact did the document issued by President Lincoln have on the United States?
It freed all slaves living in the United States so they could join the army.
It caused more southern states to secede and join the Confederacy.
It allowed former slaves to join the army and ended the need for the Conscription Act.
It shifted the purpose of the war from preserving the Union to ending slavery.
What was one impact of the Emancipation Proclamation?
It made it possible for the Union Army to recruit African American soldiers.
It ended all slavery in the United States.
It caused the border states, like Kentucky and Missouri, to secede from the Union.
It provided a clear plan to support the newly freed slaves.
How did southern states respond to President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation?
They followed its wording and freed all slaves.
They ignored the statement and continued to hold slaves.
The Confederacy immediately encouraged slaves to enlist and fight.
They sent delegates to negotiate a different solution with Lincoln.
Which statement accurately describes the experience of African American soldiers in the Union army?
African Americans served alongside their white counterparts and were treated fairly.
African Americans served in segregated units and were paid less than their white counterparts.
African Americans served in segregated units but were assigned to important combat positions in all major battles.
African Americans served alongside their white counterparts but were treated as second-class soldiers.
How did the Civil War impact the children of the time?
Many inherited great wealth from their fathers who served.
Many were left fatherless and were unable to help provide for their families.
Many grew up supporting the Abolitionist Movement and the Union.
Many turned against the southern lifestyle and culture.
What conclusion is evident from the data in this graph?
The Confederacy had better hospital facilities than the North.
The Confederacy lost the war because they had greater casualties.
More soldiers died in battle than were wounded.
Disease caused a greater decline in population than actual fighting.
