Crash Course U.S. History: The Civil War

Crash Course U.S. History: The Civil War

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies

9th - 12th Grade

Medium

Created by

Liam Anderson

Used 26+ times

FREE Resource

John Green discusses the American Civil War, focusing on its causes, key strategies, and outcomes. The video emphasizes that the war was primarily about slavery, despite other interpretations. It highlights the Union's advantages in resources and population, and the strategic approaches of leaders like Ulysses S. Grant. Key turning points such as the battles of Gettysburg and the capture of Atlanta are discussed, along with the political implications of Lincoln's re-election. The video concludes by noting the war's complex motivations and the significant impact of both military and political victories.

Read more

10 questions

Show all answers

1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What aspect of the Civil War is NOT covered in this episode of Crash Course?

The timeline of the war

The impact on border states

The role of slavery

Detailed battle tactics

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which states allowed slavery but did not join the Confederacy?

Texas and Louisiana

Kentucky and Missouri

Virginia and North Carolina

Georgia and Alabama

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a primary cause of the Civil War according to historians?

Territorial expansion

Taxation

Slavery

Industrialization

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the Union's major advantages during the Civil War?

Better geographical position

Superior military leadership

Larger population

More experienced soldiers

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a common motivation for Northern soldiers to fight in the Civil War?

Preservation of the Union and end of slavery

Economic gain

Personal revenge

Desire for territorial expansion

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What strategy did Ulysses S. Grant employ to defeat the Confederacy?

Diplomatic negotiations

War of attrition

Naval blockades

Guerrilla warfare

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why was the capture of Atlanta significant during the Civil War?

It was a major Confederate victory

It was the first battle of the war

It boosted Northern morale and political support for Lincoln

It marked the end of the war

Create a free account and access millions of resources

Create resources
Host any resource
Get auto-graded reports
or continue with
Microsoft
Apple
Others
By signing up, you agree to our Terms of Service & Privacy Policy
Already have an account?