U.S History: Civil War

12 Questions | By Jacutie14 | Updated: Mar 19, 2022 | Attempts: 83

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Test your knowledge of U. S. History in this quiz centred on the American Civil War – which saw the Confederates poised against the Unionists from 1861 to 1965. How many question can you get right on the topic?

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1.

Who were the presidents of the Union & Confederate States?
2.

What was the "Anaconda Plan"? Explain.
3.

Name the two ironclad battle ships used that marked the end of wooded ships?
4.

How did African Americans contribute to the Union war effort?
5.

Between which years did the Civil War begin?
- A.
  
  1769-1772
- B.
  
  1942-1945
- C.
  
  1861-1865
- D.
  
  1661-1665
6.

What battle was marked as the bloodiest battle?
- A.
  
  Antietem
- B.
  
  Shiloh
- C.
  
  Gettysburg
- D.
  
  Appomattox
7.

The deadliest war in U.S history was the __________________.
8.

What battle was the turning point during the war?
- A.
  
  Gettysburg
- B.
  
  Ft.Sumter
- C.
  
  Shiloh
- D.
  
  Vicksburg
9.

How many soldiers died during the Civil War?
- A.
  
  62,000
- B.
  
  16,500
- C.
  
  20,000
- D.
  
  620,000
10.

What General surrenderd during final battle?Where?
- A.
  
  G.Lee/Appomattox
- B.
  
  G.Shurman/Antietam
- C.
  
  G.Grant/Shiloh
11.

What battle was the bloodiest one DAY battle?
- A.
  
  Gettysburg
- B.
  
  Shiloh
- C.
  
  Antietam
- D.
  
  Bull Run
12.

_____________ was the first MAJOR battle of the Civil War.