WorksheetsCivil War Test
Total questions: 16
Worksheet time: 8mins
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Class
Date
1.
Though the Civil War was going to be a fight about slavery, what was the South’s main reason to secede?
a)
Wanted to protect rural way of life
b)
Believed State’s rights superseded Federal Rights
c)
Felt they were losing power in the Senate because of population shifts
d)
Believed that the industrial revolution was a threat to their way of life
2.
Most Southern political leaders praised the Supreme Court decision in Dred Scott v. Sanford (1857)because it
a)
granted citizenship to all enslaved persons
b)
upheld the principle of popular sovereignty
c)
supported the right of a state to secede from the Union
d)
protected the property(slave) rights of slave owners in the territories
3.
What was the Primary function of the Missouri Compromise
a)
Create a line dividing the slave holding south and free soil North
b)
Add California as a Slave state
c)
Repeal previous legislation on slaves in the North
d)
Add a new fugitive slave law
4.
Which statement best describes the economic differences between the North and South just prior to the Civil War?
a)
The Northern Economy was primarily agricultural, while the South was based on manufacturing
b)
Jobs on plantations attracted more European immigrants to the south than to the North
c)
Transportation systems were more developed in the North than in the South
d)
Southern Economy was more diverse than the North
5.
Which event (not totally a battle) is seen as the first shots fired of the Civil War?
a)
Fort Sumter
b)
Andersonville
c)
1st Battle of Bull Run
d)
Fort Thomas
6.
What was the North's plan called, and why was it named that?
a)
The Blockade Plan, because it stopped Southern trade
b)
The Mississippi Plan, because it focused on the river
c)
The Anaconda Plan, because it aimed to squeeze the South
d)
The Richmond Plan, because it targeted the capital
7.
What was the primary strategy of the South during the Civil War?
a)
Launching invasions into the North to capture key cities
b)
Fighting a defensive war, wearing down the North until they gave up
c)
Developing a strong navy to blockade Northern ports
d)
Building factories to outproduce the North in weapons
8.
What was the primary purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation?
a)
To end slavery in all U.S. states
b)
To free slaves in Confederate-held territories
c)
To grant voting rights to all freed slaves
d)
To create new laws protecting former slaves
9.
How did the victory at Gettysburg help the United States?
a)
There was more food for American families
b)
Union soldiers were allowed to go home and help on the farm
c)
American hopes were lifted believing that the war could be won as General Lee retreated back into the South
d)
The Confederate Army surrendered, ending the war.
10.
For what occasion did Lincoln give the Gettysburg Address?
a)
The dedication of a national cemetery
b)
The end of the Battle of Gettysburg
c)
The end of the Civil War
d)
The end of slavery
11.
What was General Sherman's form of war called, and why was it called that?
a)
Defensive war, because he focused on protecting key areas
b)
Total war, because he targeted both military and civilian resources
c)
Guerrilla war, because he used hit-and-run tactics
d)
Naval warfare, because he focused on controlling rivers and ports
12.
General Robert E. Lee’s surrender at Appomattox did which of the following
a)
Completely ended all of the fighting.
b)
Disbanded the Army of Northern Virginia, which serves as the symbolic end to the war
c)
Imprisoned thousands of Confederate soldiers.
d)
Forced all Confederate soldiers to turn over their farms.
13.
How did General Grant treat the surrendering Confederate Army at the end of the war?
a)
He imprisoned all Confederate soldiers as war criminals
b)
He punished the soldiers severely for their rebellion
c)
He treated them with respect, allowing them to return home with their horses and arms
d)
He confiscated all their property and possessions
14.
What advantages did the North have that contributed to their eventual victory in the Civil War?
a)
The North had superior military leadership and control over trade routes.
b)
The North had factories, railroads, food supply, and a larger population.
c)
The North used cotton diplomacy to gain international support.
d)
The North's military production was limited, but they had access to better terrain.
15.
What advantages did the South have that allowed them to remain competitive during the Civil War despite the North’s larger resources?
a)
More factories and a larger navy
b)
Better weapons production, more railroads, and slaves that fight in their armies
c)
Strong military leaders, home field advantage, and wealth from cotton production
d)
Larger population and more financial resources
16.
What does the word "hallow" mean in the context of Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address?
a)
To mark
b)
To dedicate
c)
To honor as sacred
d)
To remember
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