Civil War Events Review Quiz

What was the name of the war fought in the United States from 1861 to 1865?

• The Civil War

• The Revolutionary War

• World War I

• The War of 1812

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

• George Washington

• Abraham Lincoln

• Thomas Jefferson

• John Adams

What were the two sides called in the Civil War?

• North and South

• East and West

• Allies and Axis

• Patriots and Loyalists

What was the main reason the Civil War started?

• Disagreement over slavery

• Fighting over gold

• Land for farming

• Building railroads

Which side won the Civil War?

• The South

• The North

• Both sides

• Neither side

Why was the Battle of Gettysburg important in the Civil War?

• It was the first battle

• It was a big win for the North and turned the war in their favor

• It ended the war

• It was fought on a ship

What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?

• Started the war

• Freed slaves in the Southern states

• Built new schools

• Made Abraham Lincoln president

How did the Civil War change life for many people in the United States?

• It made everyone move to new homes

• It ended slavery for many people

• It started a new country

• It made everyone rich

Imagine you are a child living during the Civil War. How might your daily life be different from today?

• You would have the same toys and games as today

• You might have to help your family more and worry about the war

• You would go to school on computers

• You would travel by airplane

Why do you think it was important for the United States to stay together as one country after the Civil War?

• So people could have more friends

• So the country could be stronger and work together

• So everyone could have the same pets

• So there would be more holidays