Civil War Key Concepts and Events

Civil War Key Concepts and Events

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, Geography

9th - 12th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video covers the beginning of the Civil War, highlighting key events such as Lincoln's presidency, the secession of Southern states, and the attack on Fort Sumter. It compares the advantages of the North and South, discusses foreign relations, and examines the economic impact of the war. Leadership challenges faced by Lincoln and Davis are also explored, along with government actions taken during the conflict.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant challenge Abraham Lincoln faced upon taking office?

Negotiating with foreign powers

Balancing the national budget

Establishing a new political party

Dealing with the secession of Southern states

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which event marked the beginning of armed conflict in the Civil War?

The election of Abraham Lincoln

The attack on Fort Sumter

The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation

The Battle of Gettysburg

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why were the border states significant during the Civil War?

They had the largest populations

They were the main producers of cotton

They contained vital transportation routes

They were the first to secede from the Union

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the South's main advantages at the start of the Civil War?

Control of the railroads

Fighting a defensive war on familiar territory

More industrial resources

A larger population

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which economic factor gave the North an advantage over the South?

Greater reliance on agriculture

A larger number of factories

Control of the Mississippi River

More experienced military leaders

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did the South fail to secure foreign aid during the Civil War?

The North's diplomatic efforts

The South's lack of military success

Britain's surplus of cotton

France's support for the Union

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the Trent Affair?

A treaty signed with France

An agreement between the North and South

A diplomatic incident involving a British ship

A battle between Union and Confederate forces

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