American Civil War and Reconstruction Era Quiz

The correct answer is Lincoln, as he was elected as President in the Election of 1860. The other options are different historical figures who were not involved in the Election of 1860.

The Battle of Ft. Sumter marked the beginning of the American Civil War in 1861, not the Revolutionary War, World War II, or any battles involving Native American tribes.

Lincoln's 1st Inaugural Address focused on preserving the Union and emphasizing unity among Americans during a time of great division.

During the Battle of Bull Run, General Thomas J. Jackson and his troops held their ground like a 'stonewall', earning him the nickname 'Stonewall' Jackson.

The Battle of Antietam is known as the bloodiest battle of the Civil War, with the highest number of casualties on a single day of any battle in American history.

The Emancipation Proclamation was a significant step towards ending slavery in the United States, but it only freed slaves in the Confederate states where the Union had no control. It also had the strategic effect of weakening the Southern economy and military forces, while also allowing African-Americans to join the Union armed forces.

Robert E. Lee was a prominent Confederate General during the American Civil War.

Ulysses S. Grant was a key Union General during the Civil War, leading the Union forces to victory in multiple battles and eventually becoming the Commanding General of the U.S. Army.

The Battle of Vicksburg was a crucial turning point in the Civil War as the Union forces gained control of the Mississippi River, effectively dividing the South and cutting off vital supply lines.

The Battle of Gettysburg is considered a critical turning point in the Civil War as it marked a significant defeat for the Confederate forces who were unable to invade the North.

Lincoln's famous quote 'Malice towards nobody, charity for all' encapsulates the theme of compassion and forgiveness outlined in his second inaugural address. The other incorrect answers are famous quotes associated with Lincoln's Gettysburg Address and his First Inaugural Address.

Appomattox Courthouse is famous for being the location where Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered to Union General Ulysses S. Grant on April 9, 1865, effectively ending the American Civil War.

The Reconstruction Amendments, consisting of the 13th, 14th, and 15th amendments, were a series of amendments to the U.S. Constitution adopted in the aftermath of the Civil War. These amendments were aimed at establishing and protecting the rights of newly freed slaves and ensuring equality under the law.

Black Codes were discriminatory laws enacted by Southern states after the Civil War to restrict the freedom and rights of African Americans and maintain white supremacy. These laws aimed to counteract the Reconstruction Amendments which aimed to grant equal rights to freed slaves.

Sharecropping was a system in the Southern United States after the Civil War where landlords provided land, tools, and housing to farmers in exchange for a share of the crops grown. However, due to high interest rates and fees, many freedmen found themselves trapped in cycles of debt, essentially bound to the land they worked on.