Civil War Soldiers: Study Guide

The President of the United States elected in 1860 was:

• Abraham Lincoln

• George Washington

• Thomas Jefferson

• Theodore Roosevelt

What was the first state to leave the United States?

• South Carolina

• Virginia

• Georgia

• Texas

Florida was important to the Confederate army during the Civil War because:

• It was a major industrial center.

• It supplied food to the Confederate army.

• It had a large population of soldiers.

• It was a key location for naval battles.

What time did soldiers wake up in the morning?

• 5:00 AM

• 6:00 AM

• 7:00 AM

• 8:00 AM

Soldiers sometimes received what from their families?

• Letters

• Food packages

• Clothing

• Money

What type of items did soldiers bring with them when joining the Confederate army? (name 2 items)

• Soap and towels

• Books and musical instruments

• Food and water

• Maps and compasses

When soldiers realized they couldn’t carry all their belongings, they:

• Left some items behind

• Asked for help

• Used a vehicle

• Made multiple trips

What roles did young boys often serve in during the Civil War?

• Drummers

• Generals

• Cooks

• Spies

What were the two types of marching order?

• Heavy and Light

• Square and Circle

• Triangle and Rectangle

• Zigzag and Spiral

Who was Rose O’Neal Greenhow?

• A famous Civil War spy for the Confederacy

• A renowned 19th-century poet

• An influential suffragette leader

• A pioneering female scientist