by Hortense Apodaca
The American Civil War, a defining moment in the nation’s history, was a time of profound conflict and transformation. This quiz delves into the significant battles, influential leaders, and pivotal events that shaped the course of the war. Sharpen your historical insights and see how well you know the details of this critical period.
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Civil War Quiz Questions Overview
1. What year did the American Civil War begin?
1859
1861
1863
1865
2. Who was the President of the Confederate States during the Civil War?
Robert E. Lee
Jefferson Davis
Stonewall Jackson
Ulysses S. Grant
3. Which battle is considered the turning point of the Civil War?
Battle of Antietam
Battle of Gettysburg
Battle of Bull Run
Battle of Shiloh
4. Who was the Union general who accepted the Confederate surrender at Appomattox Court House?
William T. Sherman
George McClellan
Ulysses S. Grant
Ambrose Burnside
5. What was the primary cause of the Civil War?
States’ rights
Territorial expansion
Slavery
Economic differences
6. Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution abolished slavery?
12th Amendment
13th Amendment
14th Amendment
15th Amendment
7. Who was the famous nurse who later founded the American Red Cross?
Clara Barton
Florence Nightingale
Dorothea Dix
Mary Todd Lincoln
8. Which document issued by President Lincoln declared that all slaves in Confederate-held territory were free?
Gettysburg Address
Emancipation Proclamation
Thirteenth Amendment
Homestead Act
9. Which Union general is known for his ‘March to the Sea’?
George McClellan
Ulysses S. Grant
William T. Sherman
Philip Sheridan
10. What was the first state to secede from the Union?
Virginia
South Carolina
Georgia
Texas
11. Which battle was the single bloodiest day in American military history?
Battle of Antietam
Battle of Gettysburg
Battle of Fredericksburg
Battle of Chancellorsville
12. Who was the commanding general of the Confederate Army?
Stonewall Jackson
J.E.B. Stuart
Robert E. Lee
James Longstreet
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