Understanding the American Civil War

What personal experience did the narrator share about their connection to the Civil War?

• They wrote a book about the Civil War.

• They had ancestors who fought in the war.

• They grew up near the Battle of Wilson's Creek.

• They visited the Gettysburg battlefield.

What major issue did the Civil War resolve in the United States?

• The legality of slavery

• The independence of the American colonies

• The right to vote for women

• The establishment of the United Nations

What amendment officially abolished slavery in the United States?

• 15th Amendment

• 14th Amendment

• 13th Amendment

• 12th Amendment

How did the Civil War impact the power dynamics between the federal government and the states?

• It established the federal government as the ultimate authority.

• It gave more power to the states.

• It led to the creation of a new constitution.

• It resulted in the states gaining independence.

What does the phrase 'brother against brother' signify in the context of the Civil War?

• The war was a peaceful resolution of conflicts.

• The war was fought on foreign soil.

• The war caused divisions within families and communities.

• The war was fought between different countries.

Approximately how many Americans died during the Civil War?

• 620,000

• 100,000

• 31,000,000

• 1,000,000

What was the estimated percentage of the population that was either killed or wounded in the Civil War?

• 2%

• 1%

• 5%

• 10%

Which battle had more casualties than all previous American wars combined?

• Battle of Antietam

• Battle of Gettysburg

• Battle of Shiloh

• Battle of Bull Run

What was a significant societal impact of the Civil War?

• It ended all forms of discrimination.

• It led to the industrial revolution.

• It caused a major shift in social and political structures.

• It resulted in the colonization of new territories.

What is one reason the narrator believes the Civil War is crucial to understanding American history?

• It was the first war fought on American soil.

• It was a minor event with little impact.

• It was pivotal in shaping the nation.

• It was the last war America fought.