Civil War Quizzes, Questions & Answers

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Would You Be A Union Or Confederate Spy In The Civil War?

Would you be a Union Or Confederate spy in the Civil War?

Determine if you would have been a Union or Confederate spy during the Civil War. This quiz explores your stance on ethical issues like slavery and equality, and preferences that hint at your allegiances, enhancing understanding...

Questions: 32 | Attempts: 1003 | Last updated: Aug 12, 2024

Sample Question
Do you agree with slavery?

Yes

No

Civil War Assessment: Quiz!

This Civil War Assessment Quiz evaluates understanding of key events and strategies during the Civil War. It covers topics like Union advantages, King Cotton Diplomacy, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the concept of total war,...

Questions: 31 | Attempts: 401 | Last updated: Sep 7, 2023

Sample Question
Which side held the most advantages to win the Civil War in 1861 when the war first began?

Union

Confederate

Border States

No one held the advantage- both sides were evenly matched in the beginning of the war

American Civil War Quiz

Do you know the American Civil War? Test your knowledge with our informative American Civil War Quiz. This quiz covers the major battles, key figures, and important events of this crucial time in U.S. history. From the...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 263 | Last updated: Jun 27, 2024

Sample Question
When did the American Civil War begin?

1,859

1861

1,863

1,865

American History: Civil War Quiz! Test

How much do you understand about the American history of the civil war? Are you studying for an exam, or do you appreciate the history of the United States? Either way, this quiz can help. The Civil War's best outcomes were...

Questions: 30 | Attempts: 188 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2025

Sample Question
The following two questions relate to this particular quotation: "The tea has been thrown overboard, the revolution of 1860 has been initiated." Charleston (South Carolina) Mercury, November 8, 1860 Which of the following events had not occurred by the time the quotation had been printed:

The Dred Scott decision

John Brown's raid on the federal arsenal at Harper's Ferry

The Compromise of 1850

The beginning of Abraham Lincolrn's first term as president

Civil War Quiz 5th Grade

Civil War Quiz 5th grade

This 'Civil War Quiz 5th grade' assesses knowledge on key events and figures of the Civil War. It covers topics like slavery, significant battles, and influential writings, enhancing understanding of America's historical...

Questions: 19 | Attempts: 259 | Last updated: Mar 7, 2025

Sample Question
What did the Northern states want to make illegal?

Slavery

State's rights

Amendments to the Constitution

American History Civil War Exam!

What do you understand about the American civil war? The American civil war was a civil war in the United States from 1861 to 1865. It was fought between northern states who pledged themselves to the Union and Southern states...

Questions: 25 | Attempts: 206 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2025

Sample Question
The 3/5 Compromise, which became part of our Constitution, related to?

The metric system

Slavery

Tariffs

The election of the Presidetn

History Alive! The United States | Chapter 21 - The Civil War

Explore pivotal moments in American history with 'History Alive! The United States | Chapter 21 - The Civil War'. This quiz assesses knowledge on key aspects such as Union and Confederate strengths, the Anaconda Plan, and...

Questions: 17 | Attempts: 267 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

Sample Question
The Civil War was

A war fought by the U.S. and Europe.

A war fought by the Union and Confederacy.

A war that lasted a short period.

A war that was won by the Confederacy.

Civil War Chapter 16 Quiz Questions

Civil War Chapter 16 Quiz questions

Explore key events and figures of the Civil War in this Chapter 16 quiz. Assess your knowledge on the election of 1860, the secession of southern states, and the pivotal battle at Fort Sumter. Understand the strategic importance...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 121 | Last updated: Jul 22, 2024

Sample Question
Who won the election of 1860?

Abraham Lincoln

Stephen Douglas

John Bell

John Breckinridge

Chapter 22 Practice Test

Chapter 22 Practice Test assesses knowledge on key Civil War events and strategies. It covers topics like military leadership, major battles, Lincoln's policies, and strategic victories, crucial for understanding the war's...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 1108 | Last updated: May 24, 2023

Sample Question
When the Civil War began,

both sides were prepared for a long and drawn-out war.

The South's greatest strength was it's military leadership.

Southerners believed they could win by capturing Washington, D.C

northerners were reluctant to volunteer for military service.

Civil War Trivia Quiz

This Civil War Trivia Quiz evaluates knowledge on key historical facts, including the roles of important figures, major events, and outcomes related to the American Civil War. It aims to enhance understanding of this pivotal era...

Questions: 26 | Attempts: 107 | Last updated: Feb 5, 2024

Sample Question
Many rural slaves worked as skilled laborers

True

False

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