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- 1. Multiple Choice
Where did Robert E. Lee surrender to Ulysses S. Grant, ending the Civil War?
Washington, D.C.
Richmond, Virginia
Appomattox Court House, Virginia
Atlanta, Georgia
- 2. Multiple Choice
What was the purpose of General William T. Sherman's "March to the Sea"?
to free all remaining slaves held by Southern plantation owners
to punish the South for daring to secede from the Union
to weaken Southern morale and bring an end to the war
to allow his hungry and tired troops to acquire necessary supplies
- 3. Multiple Choice
Which Civil War battle was the deadliest single day of fighting in the war and led to a Union victory as Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia had to retreat? This battle also marked the first time that the Southern army had invaded the North.
Battle of Vicksburg
Appomattox Court House
Battle of Gettysburg
Battle of Antietam
- 4. Multiple Choice
Use the following chart to answer the question that follows.
According to the bar graph, what region had the larger share of resources in the United States?
The South
The North
The West
All regions had equal amount of resources
- 5. Multiple Choice
Why did the Emancipation Proclamation NOT change the lives of enslaved people overnight?
The Confederacy needed to pass a law first.
Lincoln did not finish drafting it until 1865.
It was voted down by Congress.
There needed to be a clear Union victory.
- 6. Multiple Choice
What was the significance of the Battle of Bull Run?
The Union won. It proved that the South was weak.
The Union won this battle. It showed the North would win.
The Confederates won. It proved that the war would be long and difficult for the Union.
It was a tie between both sides. It showed the armies were unwilling to fight long battles.
- 7. Multiple Choice
Abraham Lincoln's leadership during the Civil War led the North to victory by taking advantage of which of the following?
the discovery of gold
population growth
industrial manufacturing
Native American knowledge
- 8. Multiple Choice
What was the original goal of the Union at the start of the Civil War?
Ban slavery
Restore the Union
Separate from the United States
Make slavery legal everywhere
- 9. Multiple Choice
Which document signed by Abraham Lincoln freed all slaves on January 1, 1863, in the states that were still in rebellion?
Kansas-Nebraska Act
Compromise of 1850
Emancipation Proclamation
The Gettysburg Address
- 10. Multiple Choice
As the Civil War began, the South had the advantage of...
superior military leadership
enormous industrial capabilities
a complex railroad network
a large population
- 11. Multiple Choice
Disadvantages of the South during the Civil War included having a small navy, fewer railroads, and ______________.
Lack of agricultural land
larger population
Inexperienced military leaders
Lack of industries
- 12. Multiple Choice
Which of the following was NOT an advantage for the Union going into the Civil War?
Excellent military leaders
larger population
more railroads
more resources
- 13. Multiple Choice
Why was the Battle of Gettysburg a turning point in the war?
General Lee surrendered to the Union army after the battle.
There were nearly 48,000 casualties of the battle.
Lincoln emancipated the slaves after the Union victory at the battle.
The battle ended the Confederacy's hopes of getting assistance from Britain and France.
- 14. Multiple Choice
During the Civil War, President Lincoln suspended the right of habeas corpus for which main reason?
to force citizens to join the Union army.
to free slaves throughout the Confederacy
to free slaves throughout the Union and western territories.
to keep Confederate supporters in jail
- 15. Multiple Choice
Which statement below is the best description of the South in the aftermath of the Civil War?
Plantation owners were arrested and charged with crimes associated with owning slaves
Plantation owners lost everything because of the destruction caused by the Civil War
Under northern control plantations recovered and thrived in their economy.
Plantations were closed, owners kept half of their farms and the other half was given to slaves and indentured servants.
- 16. Multiple Choice
Read the chart above. Then select the correct word or phrase to complete the statement.
With regard to the other battles listed in the table, the Battle of Gettysburg was the only major Civil War battle...
in which the Confederates were badly outnumbered
without a clear winner
fought north of the Mason-Dixon line
in which Confederate losses outnumbered Union losses
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