American Civil War - English Quiz

Question 1

What is a civil war?

Answer 1

A war fought between its own people

Question 2

Causes of civil war

Answer 2

1- slavery

2-growth of the abolitionist movement

3-states rights vs. federal rights

4-election of Abraham Lincoln

Question 3

Both sides

Answer 3

1- North - United States of America (Yankees) - 23 states

2- South - Confederate States of America (Rebels) - 11 states

Question 4

President of North

Answer 4

Abraham Lincoln

Question 5

President of South

Answer 5

Jefferson Davis

Question 6

Major Commanders of North

Answer 6

Ulysses S. Grant

Question 7

Major Commander of South

Answer 7

Robert E. Lee

Question 8

Goals of the war: North

Answer 8

1- Save the Union (country) - 1st goal

2- Abolish slavery - later goal

Question 9

Goals of the war: South

Answer 9

1- independence

2- Preserve slavery

Question 10

North Advantages

Answer 10

1- Leadership of Abraham Lincoln

2- Lots of resources (food, guns, and supplies)

3- Large population = More soldiers!

Question 11

South Advantages

Answer 11

1- Fighting for a cause

2- Betters Military commanders

Question 12

North Disadvantages

Answer 12

1- Poor military commanders

2- No real cause to fight for at first

Question 13

South Disadvantages

Answer 13

1- Lack of resources (food, guns, and supplies)

2- Small population = less soldiers!