Civil War Key Events and Outcomes

The video covers the Union's triumph in the Civil War, highlighting the Battle of Gettysburg as a turning point. It discusses the Confederacy's failed attempts to gain European support, the impact of the Emancipation Proclamation on African-American soldiers, and the Fort Pillow massacre. The final stages of the war, including Lincoln's re-election and Sherman's March, are detailed, leading to the war's conclusion at Appomattox Courthouse. The war resulted in the abolition of slavery and the preservation of the Union.

What was the significance of the Battle of Gettysburg in the Civil War?

• It was a turning point that favored the Union.

• It was the last battle of the Civil War.

• It marked the beginning of the Civil War.

• It resulted in the Confederacy gaining European support.

Why did Great Britain hesitate to fully support the Confederacy?

• They believed the Confederacy would win without help.

• They were focused on reclaiming Mexico.

• They were against slavery.

• They had a strong alliance with the Union.

What was a significant outcome of the Emancipation Proclamation?

• It resulted in the capture of Atlanta.

• It allowed African-Americans to serve as soldiers in the Union army.

• It led to the recognition of the Confederacy by France.

• It ended the Civil War immediately.

What was the event at Fort Pillow known for?

• The massacre of African-American soldiers.

• The signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.

• A major Union victory.

• The surrender of Confederate forces.

Who was the Union general leading the final stages of the Civil War?

• Nathan Bedford Forrest

• Ulysses S. Grant

• George McClellan

• Robert E. Lee

What was a key factor in Lincoln's re-election in 1864?

• The abolition of slavery.

• The support of the Confederacy.

• The immediate end of the Civil War.

• The capture of Atlanta by Union forces.

What was the purpose of Sherman's March to the Sea?

• To recruit more soldiers for the Union.

• To capture the Confederate capital.

• To negotiate peace with the Confederacy.

• To destroy Southern infrastructure and economy.

Where did the Civil War officially end?

• Atlanta

• Appomattox Courthouse

• Fort Pillow

• Gettysburg

What were the two major outcomes of the Civil War?

• The Confederacy gained independence and slavery was abolished.

• The Union was preserved and slavery was abolished.

• The Union was divided and slavery continued.

• The Confederacy was recognized and the Union dissolved.

Who was the Confederate general who surrendered at Appomattox Courthouse?

• Robert E. Lee

• William T. Sherman

• George McClellan

• Ulysses S. Grant