Civil War: The First Two Years

What was the initial expectation of both the North and South at the start of the Civil War?

• A long and drawn-out conflict

• A few glorious battles and a quick victory

• A war of attrition

• A diplomatic resolution

What was the outcome of the Battle of Bull Run?

• A decisive Union victory

• An inconclusive battle

• A Confederate victory

• A stalemate

Who was appointed as the leader of the Army of the Potomac after the Battle of Bull Run?

• General George McClelland

• General Robert E. Lee

• General Thomas Jackson

• General Ulysses S. Grant

What was General Grant's approach to warfare?

• Diplomatic and peaceful

• Aggressive and forward-moving

• Avoiding confrontation

• Defensive and cautious

What percentage of Civil War deaths were due to disease?

• 20%

• 90%

• 50%

• 65%

What role did female nurses play during the Civil War?

• They only worked in the North

• They helped reduce the death toll from disease

• They served as combat soldiers

• They were not involved

What was discovered by Union soldiers that gave them an advantage over General Lee?

• A map of Confederate camps

• A Confederate spy

• Lee's secret battle plans

• A letter from President Lincoln

What was the significance of the Battle of Antietam?

• It marked the end of the Civil War

• It was the bloodiest single day in American history

• It was a decisive Confederate victory

• It was the first battle of the Civil War

What did President Lincoln announce after the Battle of Antietam?

• The Emancipation Proclamation

• The end of the Civil War

• A peace treaty with the Confederacy

• A new military strategy

What was the primary focus of the war after the Emancipation Proclamation?

• Reuniting the Union

• Establishing a new government

• Gaining territory

• Ending slavery