Echoes of the Civil Strife

Echoes of the Civil Strife

Test your knowledge on one of the most pivotal events in American history, the Civil War. Explore battles, leaders, and significant events.

published on October 19, 2024
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Which general is known for the 'March to the Sea' campaign?

Which general is known for the 'March to the Sea' campaign?
William T. Sherman
Robert E. Lee
Stonewall Jackson
George Meade
2/15

Which battle was the bloodiest single-day battle in American history?

Which battle was the bloodiest single-day battle in American history?
The Battle of Antietam
The Battle of Bull Run
The Battle of Fredericksburg
The Battle of Chancellorsville
3/15

Who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln?

Who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln?
Lee Harvey Oswald
Charles J. Guiteau
James Earl Ray
John Wilkes Booth
4/15

What year did the American Civil War begin?

What year did the American Civil War begin?
1870
1865
1859
1861
5/15

Which document issued by Abraham Lincoln freed the slaves in Confederate states?

Which document issued by Abraham Lincoln freed the slaves in Confederate states?
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Gettysburg Address
The 13th Amendment
The Proclamation of Amnesty
6/15

Which battle is considered the turning point of the Civil War?

Which battle is considered the turning point of the Civil War?
The Battle of Gettysburg
The Battle of Shiloh
The Battle of Antietam
The Battle of Fort Sumter
7/15

What was the capital city of the Confederate States of America?

What was the capital city of the Confederate States of America?
Atlanta
Richmond
Nashville
Montgomery
8/15

What was the main economic activity of the Southern states?

What was the main economic activity of the Southern states?
Mining
Fishing
Agriculture
Manufacturing
9/15

Who was the commanding general of the Union Army who later became a U.S. President?

Who was the commanding general of the Union Army who later became a U.S. President?
George McClellan
Robert E. Lee
William T. Sherman
Ulysses S. Grant
10/15

Who was the President of the Confederate States during the Civil War?

Who was the President of the Confederate States during the Civil War?
Ulysses S. Grant
Andrew Johnson
Jefferson Davis
Abraham Lincoln
11/15

What was the key reason that led to the outbreak of the Civil War?

What was the key reason that led to the outbreak of the Civil War?
Dispute over slavery
Dispute over trade tariffs
Dispute over taxation
Dispute over land
12/15

Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?

Which amendment abolished slavery in the United States?
14th Amendment
15th Amendment
12th Amendment
13th Amendment
13/15

Which side won the Civil War?

Which side won the Civil War?
It was a draw
The British
The Union
The Confederacy
14/15

What was the first state to secede from the Union?

What was the first state to secede from the Union?
Georgia
Virginia
Texas
South Carolina
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Which famous speech did Abraham Lincoln deliver at the dedication of a National Cemetery in 1863?

Which famous speech did Abraham Lincoln deliver at the dedication of a National Cemetery in 1863?
The Gettysburg Address
The House Divided Speech
The Emancipation Proclamation
The Second Inaugural Address