Civil War Quiz

What were the main causes of the Civil War?

• conflicts over states' rights and slavery

• disputes between America and Spain

• tensions between settlers and Native Americans

• rivalries between European nations

What was a significant factor that contributed to the conflict between the Northern and Southern states leading to the Civil War?

• Economic policies

• Slavery disputes

• Territorial expansion

What role did Abraham Lincoln play in American history?

• A leader of the British Empire

• The 16th president of the United States

• A famous inventor

• A Confederate general

What was the cause of abolitionists?

• to protest the Civil War

• to free enslaved people

• to promote woman's suffrage

• to encourage Fourth of July fireworks

What was the primary goal of the Suffrage movement?

• To secure land rights for Native Americans

• To grant women the right to vote

• To abolish slavery

• To reduce taxes

Select all the abolitionists. (Choose 3)

• Frederick Douglass

• Jefferson Davis

• Harriet Tubman

• Sojourner Truth

• Thomas Jefferson

Choose the word that best completes the sentence. Sojourner Truth inspired people to support ___________.

• ending slavery & women's rights

• the 4th of July

• the Freedman's Bureau

• southern states

Why did Frederick Douglass not celebrate the 4th of July?

• It was not the United States' real birthday

• The Founders were traitors against Great Britain

• Not enough time had passed since the Revolution

• Millions of enslaved people did not enjoy the rights that were celebrated

Did both abolitionists and suffragists advocate for equal rights?

• Yes

• No

What was the primary purpose of the Underground Railroad?

• To transport goods across the country

• To help freedom-seeking enslaved people escape

• To build a network of railways

• To provide jobs for people in the North