U.S. Civil War Overview Quiz

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Who was the leader of the Confederacy during the Civil War?

Ulysses S. Grant
Abraham Lincoln
Robert E. Lee
Jefferson Davis (correct)

What significant battle during the Civil War resulted in approximately 62,000 casualties?

Battle of Bull Run
Battle of Gettysburg (correct)
Battle of Chancellorsville
Battle of Antietam

What issue was primarily fought over by the North and South during the Civil War?

Economic differences
Slavery (correct)
Territorial expansion
State rights

In what year did Abraham Lincoln win the presidency?

1860 (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is TRUE about the Civil War?

The Confederacy consisted of 11 states. (A) Signup and view all the answers

What was a key reason for the connection between the Abolition and Women's Rights Movements?

They both sought equal rights for all individuals. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What primary factor contributed to the persistence of slavery in America?

The need for cheap labor. (A) Signup and view all the answers

Which statement accurately reflects one of Lincoln's intentions during the Civil War?

To inspire soldiers by honoring those who died. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What significant historical period followed the Civil War, resulting from its outcome?

The Reconstruction era. (B) Signup and view all the answers

What was one of the ramifications of the extensive violence experienced in the Civil War?

It resulted in significant casualties and destruction. (C) Signup and view all the answers

Emancipation Proclamation

A presidential proclamation declaring the freedom of enslaved people in Confederate states.

Secession

The act of states formally withdrawing from a union or federation, such as the Southern states leaving the United States.

Equality

The belief that all people should be treated equally, regardless of race or gender.

Civil War

The war fought between the Northern and Southern states in the United States from 1861 to 1865. The main cause of the war was the dispute over slavery.