Civil War History Exam Quiz! Trivia
Civil war history exam quiz trivia. The civil war in America almost put in danger the peace that existed after the revolutionary war. The war was between the northern (Union) and southern (Confederate) states from 1861 to 1865. One of the major reasons for this war was the desire for the abolishment of slavery by the north. The south, therefore, wanted to form its own different nation. Do take the quiz and see what more you know about this war.
- 1.
Who was the President for the Confederacy?
- A.
Abe Lincoln
- B.
Jefferson Davis
- C.
Robert Lee
- D.
Ulysess Grant
Correct Answer
B. Jefferson Davis -
- 2.
Who was the President for the Union?
- A.
Abe Lincoln
- B.
Jefferson Davis
- C.
Robert Lee
- D.
Ulysess Grant
Correct Answer
A. Abe Lincoln -
- 3.
What was the first act of war during the Civil War?
- A.
1st Battle of Bull Run
- B.
Battle of Gettysburg
- C.
Battle of Fort Sumter
- D.
Battle of Vicksburg
Correct Answer
C. Battle of Fort Sumter -
- 4.
What was the number one killer during the war?
- A.
Disease
- B.
Amputation
- C.
Battle Wound
- D.
Ganggreen
Correct Answer
A. Disease -
- 5.
What was the main result of the Compromise of 1850?
- A.
The Fugitive Slave Act
- B.
No selling of slaves in DC
- C.
Slavery allowed in DC
- D.
California admitted as a free state
Correct Answer
D. California admitted as a free stateExplanation
All are parts of the Compromise of 1850, but California admitted as a free state is the one that has the most impact and is followed the most.Rate this question:
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- 6.
What was the capital of the Confederacy?
- A.
Atlanta
- B.
Washington DC
- C.
Richmond
- D.
Vicksburg
Correct Answer
C. Richmond -
- 7.
What type of bullets were used during the War?
- A.
Minnie Ball
- B.
Musket Ball
- C.
Full Metal Jacket
- D.
Jacketed Hollow Point
Correct Answer
A. Minnie Ball -
- 8.
Who was the General at the end of the war for the Union?
- A.
Robert Lee
- B.
George McCullen
- C.
Ambrose Burnside
- D.
Ulyssess Grant
Correct Answer
D. Ulyssess Grant -
- 9.
Who was the General at the end of the war for the Confederacy?
- A.
Robert Lee
- B.
George McCullen
- C.
Ambrose Burnside
- D.
Ulyssess Grant
Correct Answer
A. Robert Lee -
- 10.
What was the first state to secede from the Union?
- A.
North Carolina
- B.
Virginia
- C.
South Carolina
- D.
Texas
Correct Answer
C. South Carolina -
- 11.
What was the original reason for the Civil War?
- A.
Slavery
- B.
To keep the Union together
- C.
Lincoln exercising his power as Commander-and-Chief
Correct Answer
B. To keep the Union together -
- 12.
Where did General Lee surrender to Grant?
- A.
Richmond, VA
- B.
Washington DC
- C.
Appomattox Courthouse, VA
- D.
Sharpsburg, MD
Correct Answer
C. Appomattox Courthouse, VA -
- 13.
What were the three strengths of the North?
Correct Answer
More industrialized and were able to produce more products, Immigrants able to replace soldiers work at factories and keep them running, larger population therefore larger army, had a working government in place, produced most of nations food, North controlled sea so Navy was able to block southern ports, Ease of transportation- had most of the country's railroads, roads, canals therefore better able to transport goods and soldiers. - 14.
What were three strengths of the Confederacy?
Correct Answer
Better army with more skilled soldiers (grown up with a gun in their hand), They are fighting a defensive war (they know the lay of the land), Have the finest military leaders (Example- Lee), South is fighting for a Cause (Keeping slavery). - 15.
What were the three ways soldiers battled boredom?
Correct Answer
Whittling, Singing, Writing Letters, Praying, Taking Photographs, Playing cards, Gambling, etc
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