The American Civil War Quiz

What was the main cause of the American Civil War?

• Disagreements over slavery

• A fight over gold

• A battle for land

• A disagreement about taxes

Which side was known for its industrial economy?

• The West

• The East

• The North

• The South

Who was elected as the president of the Confederate States?

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Jefferson Davis

• Thomas Jefferson

What did the Emancipation Proclamation declare?

• New states could not join the Union

• All taxes were abolished

• Enslaved people in Confederate territories were free

• The war was over

Which battle was a turning point in the Civil War?

• Bunker Hill

• Saratoga

• Yorktown

• Gettysburg

What was the South's economy mainly based on?

• Mining and minerals

• Fishing and whaling

• Technology and innovation

• Agriculture and cash crops

What did the North use to gain an advantage in the war?

• Flying machines

• Secret tunnels

• Magic spells

• Industrial resources

What was the outcome of the Civil War?

• The North became a separate country

• The Union was preserved and slavery ended

• The South won and expanded slavery

• The war ended in a draw

Who was the president of the United States during the Civil War?

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

What was the main goal of the Reconstruction period?

• Reintegrate Southern states into the Union

• Build a new capital city

• Create a new currency

• Expand the United States to Europe