History Quiz Civil War

Question 1

The Confederates attacked which fort in Charleston Harbor in April, 1861?

Answer 1

Fort Sumter

Fort Sumter was the site of the first battle of the American Civil War.

Question 2

Who was offered command of the US Army but turned it down?

Answer 2

Lee

Robert E. Lee was offered command by President Lincoln but chose to side with the Confederacy.

Question 3

Who delivered the cornerstone speech?

Answer 3

Alexander H. Stephens

Stephens served as the Vice President of the Confederate States.

Question 4

What did the cornerstone speech say?

Answer 4

Slavery is the main reason for secession and why they fought.

This speech emphasized the Confederacy’s justification for secession.

Question 5

True or false: Battles were the reason for the majority of soldiers’ deaths.

Answer 5

FALSE

Diseases and poor medical care accounted for a significant number of deaths.

Question 6

McDowell was replaced by which commander after First Bull Run?

Answer 6

McClellan

George B. McClellan took command of the Union Army after the defeat at First Bull Run.

Question 7

What was the result of First Bull Run?

Answer 7

The South won

This battle marked the first major battle of the Civil War.

Question 8

Which battle is known as the bloodiest day in American history?

Answer 8

The Battle of Antietam

This battle occurred on September 17, 1862, with significant casualties.

Question 9

During which campaign in 1862 did the Union army get a few miles from Richmond?

Answer 9

Peninsula Campaign

This campaign was an attempt by Union forces to capture the Confederate capital.

Question 10

Who took over as commander of the CSA during the Peninsula Campaign?

Answer 10

Lee

Robert E. Lee became the commander of the Confederate Army during this critical campaign.

Question 11

Which general helped the North to win a major victory on April 6-7, 1862?

Answer 11

Grant

Ulysses S. Grant led Union forces at the Battle of Shiloh.

Question 12

What was the name of the battle on April 6-7, 1862?

Answer 12

The Battle of Shiloh

This battle was one of the early engagements in the Western Theater of the Civil War.

Question 13

Name one advantage of the North.

Answer 13

Railroads

The North had a more extensive railroad network, facilitating troop and supply movements.

Question 14

Name one advantage of the South.

Answer 14

Fighting on home ground

Southern troops were familiar with the terrain and had local support.

Question 15

Thomas Jackson became known as _______________?

Answer 15

Stonewall

Jackson earned this nickname for his steadfastness at the First Battle of Bull Run.

Question 16

On April 30-May 6, 1863, US and CS fought which battle?

Answer 16

Battle of Chancellorsville

The Battle of Chancellorsville is noted for being one of General Robert E. Lee’s greatest victories during the American Civil War.

Question 17

What date did Vicksburg surrender?

Answer 17

July 4, 1863

The surrender of Vicksburg was a significant turning point in the Civil War, giving the Union control of the Mississippi River.

Question 18

What city located on the Mississippi River did the US lay siege to in June-July 1863?

Answer 18

Vicksburg

The siege lasted several weeks and was a crucial military campaign for the Union.

Question 19

Lee’s major failure on July 3rd is known as:

Answer 19

Gettysburg

The Battle of Gettysburg is often considered the turning point of the Civil War.

Question 20

Union forces and Confederate forces collided at which Pennsylvania town on July 1-3, 1863?

Answer 20

Gettysburg

This battle resulted in a significant defeat for the Confederacy.

Question 21

In November 1863, Lincoln delivered which speech?

Answer 21

Gettysburg Address

This speech is one of the most famous in American history, emphasizing the principles of human equality and the importance of preserving the Union.

Question 22

Who was re-elected in 1864?

Answer 22

Lincoln

Question 23

When did Lee surrender to Grant?

Answer 23

April 9, 1865

Question 24

Where did Lee surrender to Grant?

Answer 24

Appomattox Courthouse

Question 25

How many people died during the Civil War?

Answer 25

620,000 people

Question 26

Who was given command of all US Forces in 1864?

Answer 26

GRANT

Question 27

Who was responsible for the taking of Atlanta and march through Georgia?

Answer 27

Sherman

Question 28

What military strategy was employed during the march through Georgia?

Answer 28

TOTAL WAR