10 Questions
What was the main reason for South Carolina's secession from the United States in 1860?
The election of Abraham Lincoln as President
What was the Anaconda Plan, devised by Winfield Scott?
A plan to blockade Southern ports and strangle the Confederate economy
What was the significance of the Battle of Bull Run, also known as the Battle of Manassas?
It was the first major land battle of the Civil War
What was the main advantage of the Confederate general, Stonewall Jackson?
He was a brilliant strategist and tactician
What was the primary cause of death during the American Civil War?
Diseases due to unhealthy conditions
What was the significance of the Napoleon Cannon during the Civil War?
It was a new type of artillery that was highly effective
What was the primary goal of the Confederate strategy during the Civil War?
To defend their territory and wait for the Union to make a mistake
What was the significance of the Union's naval blockade of Southern ports?
It was a successful strategy that weakened the Confederacy economically
What was the significance of the Kansas-Nebraska Act of 1854?
It was a law that allowed new states to decide for themselves whether to allow slavery
What was the significance of the Dred Scott decision of 1857?
It was a Supreme Court decision that ruled that slaves were not citizens and had no right to sue in court
Test your knowledge of the events leading up to the American Civil War, including the Missouri Compromise, the Compromise of 1850, and the Presidential Election of 1860. Learn about the secession of Southern states and the formation of their own constitution. Explore the roots of this pivotal moment in American history.
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