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- 1. Multiple ChoiceShowing loyalty to a state or section rather than the whole country is known asstates' rightssecedesharecroppersectionalism
- 2. Multiple ChoiceWhich section of the US felt more strongly in favor of states’ rights?NorthSouthBorder states
- 3. Multiple Choice
Where would you MOST LIKELY find an abolitionist?
North
South
Border states
- 4. Multiple ChoiceThe Southern economy was based MOSTLY on:Paid workersIndustryAgricultureGoods & Services
- 5. Multiple Choice
The Northern economy was based MOSTLY on:
Unpaid workers
Industry
Agriculture
Goods & Services
- 6. Multiple Choice
An abolitionist wants to
spread slavery
fight for the South (Confederacy)
withdraw from the Union
end slavery
- 7. Multiple Choice
Who was elected President in 1860 that led to the secession of 11 southern states?
Abraham Lincoln
Ulysses S. Grant
Jefferson Davis
Robert E. Lee
- 8. Multiple Choice
Which statement BEST explains President Abraham Lincoln's original reason for fighting the Civil War?
President Lincoln wanted to end all slavery everywhere in the US
President Lincoln wanted to preserve the Union
President Lincoln wanted to punish the South for their rebellion
- 9. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the South's MAIN argument in support of slavery?They were an agricultural (farming) based economy that relied on free workersThey had the right to limit the power of the federal government (states' rights)A workplace made up slave labor would work harder
- 10. Multiple Choice
What was the MOST SIGNIFICANT outcome of the Dred Scott Court Case?
Slaves were determined to have "no rights which any white man was bound to respect"
The North scored a major victory in abolishing slavery
Congress could not outlaw slavery anywhere in the US
- 11. Multiple ChoiceWhat was the MOST SIGNIFICANT outcome of the 1860 Presidential election?Abraham Lincoln was electedAbraham Lincoln lost the electionSlavery was immediately abolished (ended)The Southern states started to secede( withdraw/leave)
- 12. Multiple ChoiceTo withdraw from something, such as a nationstates' rightssecedeabolitionistamendment
- 13. Multiple Choice
When was the Civil War?
1861-176
1861-1865
1870-1876
2015-2019
- 14. Multiple Choice
Which was a cause of the Civil War? (Check all that apply).
Tariffs (taxes)
States' rights
Sectionalism
Slavery
Economy
- 15. Multiple Choice
After Abraham Lincoln won the election, which states seceded (left)?
Indian Territories
Western Territories
Southern States
Northern States
- 16. Multiple Choice
What were the advantages the South had in the war? (Check all that apply).
Military leadership (better generals)
Larger army
Fighting in familiar territory
More money
- 17. Multiple Choice
What's important about Fort Sumter?
This is where Lee surrender and it ended the Civil War.
The Confederates open fired on the fort, which began the Civil War.
Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address here.
- 18. Multiple Choice
The Emancipation Proclamation truly freed slaves in ALL parts of the United States.
True
False
I don't know
- 19. Multiple Choice
Why is important to know about the Appomattox Courthouse's location for the Civil War?
This is where Lee surrender and it ended the Civil War.
The Confederates open fired on the fort, which began the Civil War.
Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address here.
- 20. Multiple Choice
Based on the pictograph, predict which side would win the war because it had more resources.
Union (North)
Confederates (South)
Western Territories
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