Civil War Key Events and Figures

The video explains the events leading to the Civil War, starting with Lincoln's election in 1860, which prompted Southern states to secede due to slavery issues. The formation of the Confederacy under Jefferson Davis is discussed, along with the strategic importance of border states. The video culminates in the events at Fort Sumter, where Confederate forces fired the first shots of the Civil War, marking the official start of the conflict.

Who won the 1860 presidential election?

• John C. Breckinridge

• John Bell

• Stephen Douglas

• Abraham Lincoln

Which state was the first to secede from the Union?

• South Carolina

• Mississippi

• Alabama

• Georgia

What was the primary reason for the southern states' secession?

• Territorial expansion

• Trade disputes

• Slavery

• Taxation policies

Which of the following was a border state that did not secede?

• Arkansas

• Tennessee

• Kentucky

• Virginia

Who became the president of the Confederate States of America?

• Stonewall Jackson

• Jefferson Davis

• Robert E. Lee

• Alexander Stephens

Where is Fort Sumter located?

• Charleston, South Carolina

• New Orleans, Louisiana

• Savannah, Georgia

• Richmond, Virginia

What was the strategic importance of Fort Sumter?

• It guarded the entryway to a key southern port

• It housed the Confederate government

• It was a major supply depot

• It was the largest fort in the South

What action did President Lincoln take regarding Fort Sumter?

• He decided to resupply the fort

• He sent reinforcements

• He ordered an evacuation

• He ignored the situation

When were the first shots of the Civil War fired?

• June 1, 1861

• May 20, 1861

• March 4, 1861

• April 12, 1861

What was the immediate consequence of the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter?

• The Confederates retreated

• The fort was abandoned

• The Civil War officially began

• The Union surrendered immediately