Causes of the American Civil War Quiz

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What was the capital of the Confederate States of America?

Charleston, SC

Atlanta, GA

Richmond, VA (correct)

Washington, D.C.

Which event is considered the start of the Civil War?

The Battle of Bull Run

Lincoln's inauguration as President

The firing on Fort Sumter (correct)

The secession of South Carolina

What was the South's main advantage at the start of the Civil War?

Superior population and industrial capacity

Control of the Mississippi River

More miles of railroad tracks

Home field and better trained soldiers (correct)

What was the Anaconda Plan?

A plan to blockade Southern ports and split the Confederacy Signup and view all the answers

What did President Lincoln do regarding habeas corpus?

He suspended it in the North and Border States Signup and view all the answers

Who was the President of the Confederate States of America?

Jefferson Davis Signup and view all the answers

Which Union general is credited with capturing Robert E. Lee and ending the Civil War?

Ulysses S. Grant Signup and view all the answers

What was the Union's strategy for splitting the Confederacy in the Anaconda Plan?

Dividing along the Mississippi River Signup and view all the answers

Who was the 16th President of the United States and led the Union forces during the Civil War?

Abraham Lincoln Signup and view all the answers

What was the North's main advantage over the South in the Civil War?

Greater population, industrialization, and more railroads Signup and view all the answers

What action by the South led to the official start of the Civil War?

Refusing to let supplies reach Fort Sumter Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the advantages of the South at the beginning of the Civil War?

Control of more states Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the North's strategies in the Anaconda Plan during the Civil War?

Cutting off Southern trade and supplies Signup and view all the answers

Why did President Lincoln suspend Habeas Corpus during the Civil War?

To arrest and detain those considered disloyal to the Union Signup and view all the answers

Which event marked the official beginning of the American Civil War?

The firing on Fort Sumter Signup and view all the answers

What was Lincoln's approach towards enforcing the blockade on Southern ports during the Civil War?

He tightened the blockade significantly Signup and view all the answers

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 Signup and view all the answers

How did Lincoln use Habeas Corpus suspension to maintain order during the Civil War?

To arrest and detain those considered disloyal to the Union Signup and view all the answers

What event marked the bloodiest day in U.S. history during the Civil War?

Battle of Shiloh Signup and view all the answers

Which Union general was involved in an easy victory for Lee at the Battle of Fredericksburg?

General Ambrose Burnside Signup and view all the answers

In which battle did General Grant's forces force a Confederate retreat and help capture the Mississippi River?

Battle of Shiloh Signup and view all the answers

Which naval officer captured New Orleans during the Civil War?

Admiral Farragut Signup and view all the answers

During the Battle of Antietam, how many troops did General McClellan command compared to Lee?

70,000 to 40,000 Signup and view all the answers

Which type of boats were used in the Battle of 2 Bulls Run?

Ironclad Confederate-Merrimack boats Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

What strategic advantage did Grant gain for the Union after the Battle of Vicksburg?

Control of the Mississippi River. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

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. Signup and view all the answers

Who is known for founding the American Red Cross during and after the Civil War?

Clara Barton Signup and view all the answers

What statement best describes Lincoln's Second Inaugural Address in 1865?

'Malice towards none, with charity for all.' Signup and view all the answers

What did Lincoln aim to achieve by issuing the Emancipation Proclamation during the Civil War?

To prevent Great Britain from joining the Confederacy. Signup and view all the answers

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.

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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.