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Social Studies
4th
grade
Core Lesson 2- The Civil War
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- 1. Multiple Choice
During what period did the American Civil War take place?
1850-1860
1860-1865
1600-1770
1999-2020
- 2. Multiple Choice
What city was a Confederate stronghold to defend the Mississippi River?
Natchez
Raymond
Jackson
Vicksburg
- 3. Multiple Choice
This is a barrier made to stop someone from entering or leaving a place.
A fence
A blockade
A wall
A door
- 4. Multiple Choice
Why was Mississippi important during the Civil War?
It linked the western Confederacy to the Eastern Confederacy
The Mississippi River carried supplies to armies.
Because it was made of gold
Because the water was said to have magical, healing powers
- 5. Multiple Choice
A __________ occurs when an army surrounds a place to cut off food and supplies from that place, as well as to force people in that place to surrender.
War
Siege
Battle
Lunch
- 6. Multiple Choice
For how long did the Union besiege the city of Vicksburg?
One week
A month
12 days
47 days
- 7. Multiple Choice
What was the big change brought about by the Emancipation Proclamation?
The Civil War ended
Everyone was given free money
All slaves in the U. S. were freed
Women were allowed to vote
- 8. Multiple Choice
Who were the leaders of the Confederate and Union armies?
Robert E. Lee and Ulysses S. Grant
Abraham Lincoln and Thomas Jefferson
Mickey Mouse and Goofy
George Washington and Harry Potter
- 9. Multiple Choice
How many years did the Civil War last?
3
7
4
2
- 10. Multiple Choice
What does it mean to surrender?
To win a game
To give up
To eat lunch
To take a nap
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