Civil War Key Events and Figures

The video covers the election of Abraham Lincoln and its impact on the Southern states, leading to their secession and the formation of the Confederate States of America. It details the attack on Fort Sumter, marking the start of the Civil War, and the Northern response, including mobilization and strategic planning. The video concludes with the early battles and strategies, highlighting the challenges faced by both sides.

What was a major concern for the southern states following Lincoln's election?

• The abolition of slavery

• The loss of agricultural land

• The expansion of industrialization

• The increase in taxes

Which state was the first to secede from the Union?

• Georgia

• Mississippi

• South Carolina

• Texas

What was the primary reason cited by southern states for secession?

• Economic independence

• States' rights and slavery

• Religious freedom

• Territorial expansion

Who was elected as the first president of the Confederate States of America?

• Robert E. Lee

• Jefferson Davis

• Stonewall Jackson

• Ulysses S. Grant

What was a key goal of the Confederate States of America?

• To expand into the North

• To gain international recognition

• To establish a monarchy

• To abolish slavery

What event marked the official beginning of the Civil War?

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation

• The attack on Fort Sumter

• The election of Abraham Lincoln

How did the North respond to the fall of Fort Sumter?

• By increasing trade with the South

• By calling for volunteers to suppress the rebellion

• By seeking peace negotiations

• By withdrawing from southern territories

What was the Union's strategy to defeat the Confederacy?

• The Anaconda Plan

• The Blitzkrieg Plan

• The Scorched Earth Policy

• The Southern Blockade

Who led the Confederate military preparations?

• Ulysses S. Grant

• William T. Sherman

• Robert E. Lee

• George McClellan

What was the outcome of the First Battle of Bull Run?

• An immediate peace treaty

• A realization of a long conflict ahead

• A Confederate retreat

• A quick Union victory