American Civil War Quiz

When did the American Civil War begin and end?

• 1776-1783

• 1861-1865

• 1812-1815

• 1914-1918

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

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• Andrew Jackson

Which of the following was a strength of the United States (Union) during the Civil War?

• Weak military leadership

• Smaller population

• More industries and resources

• Weak economy

What does the term "sectionalism" mean in the context of the Civil War?

• Loyalty to the whole country

• Loyalty to a state or section rather than the whole country

• The act of abolishing slavery

• A law passed to settle slavery issues

Which act required that slaves be returned to their owners, even if they were in a free state?

• Compromise of 1850

• Fugitive Slave Act

• Abolitionist Act

• Sectionalism Act

Who is an abolitionist?

• A person who wants to keep slavery

• A person who wants to stop or abolish slavery

• A person who supports sectionalism

• A person who creates new laws

Why did the United States remain together after the Civil War?

• The Confederate States won

• The Union was victorious

• The war was never fought

• The states agreed to separate peacefully

What year did the war begin?

• 1861

• 1776

• 1812

• 1865

What other names does the North have?

• Union

• Confederacy

• Rebels

• Patriots

What other names does the South have?

• Confederacy

• Union

• Patriots

• Yankees