Civil War and Uncle Tom's Cabin Quiz

What was the main purpose of Harriet Beecher Stowe's book "Uncle Tom's Cabin"?

• To entertain children

• To show the harsh reality of slavery

• To write about the Civil War battles

• To tell stories about the North

Which of these was NOT a major cause of the Civil War?

• Slavery

• States' rights

• Economic differences between North and South

• Foreign invasion

The Battle of Fort Sumter was important because:

• It was the last battle of the Civil War

• It was the first major battle of the Civil War

• The North won decisively

• It happened in New York

"Uncle Tom's Cabin" helped the Civil War start by:

• Making more Northerners against slavery

• Starting a battle

• Creating new laws

• Building forts

The Battle of Gettysburg was fought in which state?

• Virginia

• Pennsylvania

• South Carolina

• Maryland

Which was a major cause of the Civil War?

• Disagreements about space travel

• Arguments about farming

• Differences over slavery

• Foreign countries attacking

After reading "Uncle Tom's Cabin," many people in the North:

• Wanted to move South

• Became more against slavery

• Started farming

• Built more forts

The Battle of Gettysburg was important because:

• It was the first battle of the war

• It was a turning point in favor of the North

• It happened at sea

• It ended slavery immediately

What was John Brown's main goal in attacking Harpers Ferry?

• To support slavery in the north

• To end slavery and free enslaved people

• To become famous

• To take over the town permanently

What happened to John Brown after the raid on Harpers Ferry?

• He escaped to Canada

• He was captured and put on trial

• He became a politician

• He started a new raid