Quest #2

Question 1

When did the Civil War begin?

Answer 1

April 12th, 1861

Question 2

The first shots of the Civil War took place at ______

Answer 2

Fort Sumter

Question 3

Who was the Confederate Officer that ordered the first shot of the Civil War?

Answer 3

General P.G.T. Beauregard

Question 4

Under Major ______, the Union held on to Fort Sumter for two days before surrendering.

Answer 4

Robert Anderson

Question 5

At the beginning of the war, what was the South’s strategy to achieve victory?

Answer 5

To fight a primarily defensive campaign; using geography to their advantage.

Question 6

At the beginning of the war, what was the North’s strategy to achieve victory?

Answer 6

To fight an offensive campaign; using a blockade of Southern ports, cutting the South in two, and capturing Richmond.

Question 7

Which side, North or South, had the technological and industrial advantage throughout the war?

Answer 7

North

Question 8

The Civil War saw many new technologies during the conflict. What was a new technology that BOTH sides used during the war (think of the bullet Mr. Clubbs showed)?

Answer 8

Rifled Muskets

Question 9

Which side, Union or Confederate, had the knowledge and size of their geography to use as an advantage throughout the war?

Answer 9

Confederate

Question 10

All of the following statements on geography and the Civil War are true EXCEPT ________
A. The sheer size of the Confederacy posed a difficult obstacle to Northern Military forces.
B. The South had well developed networks of roads and many more miles of railroad tracks, in all directions, than the North.
C. The Appalachian Mountains prevented rapid movement of Northern forces between eastern and western areas of the Confederacy.
D. The Mississippi River provided an excellent source of transportation for Union armies to advance.

Answer 10

The South had well developed networks of roads and many more miles of railroad tracks, in all directions, than the North.

Question 11

Which side, North or South, had more manpower throughout the war?

Answer 11

North

Question 12

All of the following statements on manpower and the Civil War are true EXCEPT _________
A. At the beginning of the war, both the North and South raised an army of volunteer soldiers.
B. At the beginning of the war, both the North and South used the draft to raise an army.
C. By the end of 1863, both the North and South needed to fill army ranks by using a draft.
D. Only the North would have African American soldiers to serve in the army.

Answer 12

At the beginning of the war, both the North and South used the draft to raise an army.

Question 13

Which side, North or South, had a stronger economy to help finance the war?

Answer 13

North

Question 14

Who was the President of the United States during the Civil War?

Answer 14

Abraham Lincoln

Question 15

Who was the President of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War?

Answer 15

Jefferson Davis

Question 16

Which Union general devised a strategy known as the Anaconda Plan?

Answer 16

Winfield Scott

Question 17

What was the first major battle of the Civil War?

Answer 17

Bull Run

Question 18

Who won the first major battle of the Civil War?

Answer 18

South

Question 19

At the first major battle of the Civil War, Confederate General Thomas Jackson earned the nickname __________

Answer 19

Stonewall

Question 20

Why was the Trent Affair considered a diplomatic crisis during the Civil War?

Answer 20

The crisis caused tension and possible war between Britain and the United States