Civil War Key Events and Figures

The video provides an overview of the American Civil War, focusing on key events and leaders. It begins with the secession of Southern states and the start of the war at Fort Sumter. The video highlights Confederate leaders like Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson, and Union leaders such as Ulysses S. Grant and William Sherman. Key battles, including Gettysburg and Sherman's March to the Sea, are discussed, leading to the eventual Union victory and Confederate surrender at Appomattox Courthouse.

Which states formed the Confederacy during the Civil War?

• The northern states

• The southern states

• The western states

• The eastern states

What event marked the beginning of the Civil War?

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The signing of the Declaration of Independence

• The attack on Fort Sumter

• The Emancipation Proclamation

Who was the leader of the Confederate Army?

• Stonewall Jackson

• Robert E. Lee

• William Sherman

• Ulysses S. Grant

What was Stonewall Jackson's real name?

• Robert Jackson

• William Jackson

• James Jackson

• Thomas Jackson

Which battle is considered a turning point in the Civil War?

• The Battle of Vicksburg

• The Battle of Fort Sumter

• The Battle of Gettysburg

• The Battle of Chancellorsville

Who became the leader of the Union forces during the Civil War?

• Stonewall Jackson

• Robert E. Lee

• Ulysses S. Grant

• Jefferson Davis

What was the significance of the Battle of Vicksburg?

• It was the deadliest battle in history

• It marked the end of the Civil War

• It divided the South in half

• It was the first battle of the Civil War

What strategy did Sherman use during his March to the Sea?

• Guerrilla warfare

• Total war

• Trench warfare

• Naval blockade

Where did the Civil War officially end?

• Fort Sumter

• Atlanta

• Gettysburg

• Appomattox Courthouse

What was the impact of the fall of Atlanta on the Confederacy?

• It broke the spirit of the Confederacy

• It had no significant impact

• It boosted Confederate morale

• It led to a Confederate victory