Key Events of the Civil War

When did the Civil War begin?

• July 1, 1863

• January 1, 1863

• November 19, 1863

• April 12, 1861

What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation?

• It marked the start of the Civil War

• It declared all slaves in Confederate territory to be set free

• It was a major turning point in the war

• It honored the fallen soldiers

Which battle was the largest and deadliest of the Civil War?

• Surrender at Appomattox Court House

• Gettysburg Address

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Fort Sumter

What was the outcome of the Battle of Gettysburg?

• Confederate forces bombarded the fort

• General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant

• All slaves in Confederate territory were set free

• Union victory halted General Robert E. Lee's advance

What did President Lincoln's Gettysburg Address honor?

• The Union's commitment to preserving freedom and equality

• The start of the Civil War

• The fallen soldiers

• The surrender at Appomattox Court House

When did General Robert E. Lee surrender to General Ulysses S. Grant?

• April 12, 1861

• January 1, 1863

• July 1, 1863

• April 9, 1865

What marked the end of the Civil War?

• Battle of Fort Sumter

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Surrender at Appomattox Court House

• Emancipation Proclamation

What was the lasting impact of the Civil War on the United States?

• Union's commitment to preserving ideals

• Preservation of freedom and equality

• Start of the war

• Reconciliation and rebuilding

Which event halted General Robert E. Lee's advance into Union territory?

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Emancipation Proclamation

• Battle of Fort Sumter

• Surrender at Appomattox Court House

What was the focus of the war after the Emancipation Proclamation?

• Reconciliation and rebuilding

• Preservation of freedom and equality

• Declaration of independence

• Start of the war