Civil War History Questions

The video reviews key aspects of the Civil War, including the secession of Southern states, the start of the war at Fort Sumter, and the formation of the Confederacy. It discusses the advantages of the North, early battles like Bull Run, and the role of women. The Emancipation Proclamation's impact on the war's focus and the draft's unpopularity are highlighted. The significance of battles like Antietam and Gettysburg, the Anaconda Plan, and the concept of Total War are explained. The video concludes with the surrender at Appomattox and the end of the Civil War.

Which state was the first to secede from the Union?

• South Carolina

• Georgia

• Virginia

• Alabama

Where did the Civil War officially begin?

• Gettysburg

• Bull Run

• Antietam

• Fort Sumter

What was the outcome of the first major battle of the Civil War, the Battle of Bull Run?

• A stalemate

• An inconclusive battle

• A decisive Northern victory

• A Southern victory

How did women contribute to the Civil War effort?

• They took on various roles including nursing, cooking, and even fighting

• They were not involved

• They served only as nurses

• They only worked in factories

What was significant about the Battle of Antietam?

• It was the first battle of the war

• It was a major Southern victory

• It was the bloodiest single day of the war

• It marked the end of the war

What did the Emancipation Proclamation achieve?

• Freed slaves in the border states

• Freed slaves in the Confederate states

• Freed all slaves in the United States

• Ended the Civil War

What was the Anaconda Plan?

• A plan to attack the North

• A peace treaty

• A plan to invade Europe

• A strategy to blockade and divide the South

Why is the Battle of Gettysburg considered a turning point in the Civil War?

• It led to the capture of Richmond

• It was a major defeat for the Confederacy

• It marked the first Southern victory

• It was the first battle of the war

What was the significance of the surrender at Appomattox Courthouse?

• It was a minor skirmish

• It marked the end of the Civil War

• It marked the beginning of the Civil War

• It was a major Southern victory

Who was the Union general responsible for the March to the Sea?

• Stonewall Jackson

• Robert E. Lee

• Ulysses S. Grant

• William Tecumseh Sherman