32 Questions
What was the capital of the Confederate States of America?
Richmond, VA
Which event is considered the start of the Civil War?
The firing on Fort Sumter
What was the South's main advantage at the start of the Civil War?
Home field and better trained soldiers
What was the Anaconda Plan?
A plan to blockade Southern ports and split the Confederacy
What did President Lincoln do regarding habeas corpus?
He suspended it in the North and Border States
Who was the President of the Confederate States of America?
Jefferson Davis
Which Union general is credited with capturing Robert E. Lee and ending the Civil War?
Ulysses S. Grant
What was the Union's strategy for splitting the Confederacy in the Anaconda Plan?
Dividing along the Mississippi River
Who was the 16th President of the United States and led the Union forces during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
What was the North's main advantage over the South in the Civil War?
Greater population, industrialization, and more railroads
What action by the South led to the official start of the Civil War?
Refusing to let supplies reach Fort Sumter
What was one of the advantages of the South at the beginning of the Civil War?
Control of more states
What was one of the North's strategies in the Anaconda Plan during the Civil War?
Cutting off Southern trade and supplies
Why did President Lincoln suspend Habeas Corpus during the Civil War?
To arrest and detain those considered disloyal to the Union
Which event marked the official beginning of the American Civil War?
The firing on Fort Sumter
What was Lincoln's approach towards enforcing the blockade on Southern ports during the Civil War?
He tightened the blockade significantly
Which advantage did Ulysses S. Grant utilize effectively during his command in the Civil War?
Abundance of supplies and men in comparison to the South
How did Lincoln use Habeas Corpus suspension to maintain order during the Civil War?
To arrest and detain those considered disloyal to the Union
What event marked the bloodiest day in U.S. history during the Civil War?
Battle of Shiloh
Which Union general was involved in an easy victory for Lee at the Battle of Fredericksburg?
General Ambrose Burnside
In which battle did General Grant's forces force a Confederate retreat and help capture the Mississippi River?
Battle of Shiloh
Which naval officer captured New Orleans during the Civil War?
Admiral Farragut
During the Battle of Antietam, how many troops did General McClellan command compared to Lee?
70,000 to 40,000
Which type of boats were used in the Battle of 2 Bulls Run?
Ironclad Confederate-Merrimack boats
What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation issued by Lincoln on January 1, 1863?
It aimed to prevent Great Britain from interfering in the Civil War.
What consequence did the Battle of Gettysburg have on the Confederate Army led by Lee?
Lee's army suffered heavy losses and failed to invade the North again.
What strategic advantage did Grant gain for the Union after the Battle of Vicksburg?
Control of the Mississippi River.
Why did President Lincoln promote Grant to the position of Union General?
Due to Grant's success in capturing Vicksburg and controlling the Mississippi River.
What was a notable feature of Sherman's March to the Sea during the Civil War?
Sherman burned Atlanta, GA, and marched towards Savannah, GA.
Who is known for founding the American Red Cross during and after the Civil War?
Clara Barton
What statement best describes Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address in 1865?
'Malice towards none, with charity for all.'
What did Lincoln aim to achieve by issuing the Emancipation Proclamation during the Civil War?
To prevent Great Britain from joining the Confederacy.
Study Notes
The American Civil War
- The Confederate States of America had its capital in Richmond, VA, with Jefferson Davis as President.
- The war began on April 1861 when the South fired on Fort Sumter, a Federal fort in South Carolina, after President Lincoln tried to resupply the fort.
- The South had advantages such as home field, close supplies, superior generals, and better-trained soldiers.
- The North had advantages like a larger population (2 million compared to 900,000), more industrialization, more factories, and more railroad tracks.
The Anaconda Plan
- The Anaconda Plan was a three-part strategy by the North:
- Blockade all Southern ports to prevent trade and supplies from other countries.
- Split the Confederacy in half along the Mississippi River.
- Capture Richmond, the capital of the South.
Key Events and Battles
- The Battle of Bull Run (First Manassas) was an easy victory for the South.
- The Battle of Shiloh (1862) saw Grant force a Confederate retreat, capturing the Mississippi River.
- The Battle of New Orleans (1862) was won by Admiral Farragut.
- The Battle of Fredericksburg was an easy victory for the South.
- The Battle of Antietam (September 17, 1862) was the bloodiest day in U.S. history, resulting in 26,000 deaths.
- The Emancipation Proclamation (January 1, 1863) freed all slaves in rebelling territory, ensuring Great Britain did not join the war.
Turning Point Battles (1863)
- The Battle of Chancellorsville saw a Confederate victory, but at the cost of Jackson's life.
- The Battle of Gettysburg (July 1-3, 1863) was a Union victory, with 51,000 deaths in three days, making it the bloodiest battle of the war.
- The Battle of Vicksburg saw Grant capture the fort, controlling the Mississippi River.
The End of the Civil War
- Sherman's March to the Sea saw the destruction of Atlanta and its industrial and transportation centers.
- Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address (1865) emphasized the need to welcome the South back into the Union.
- The Civil War ended with Lee's surrender at Appomattox Courthouse on April 9, 1865.
Test your knowledge on the key events and decisions leading to the outbreak of the American Civil War, including the Confederate States of America's actions, Federal fort conflicts, and Abraham Lincoln's responses.
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