Civil War

Leaders

100

This man was president of the United States during the Civil War. He worked very hard to preserve the country and sadly, was murdered just days after the war ended. Who is it?

The President Abraham Lincoln

200

After the Civil War, this man became the 18th president of the United States. During the war, he served as general -in-chief of the whole United States Army. He also has his face on the $50 bill. Who is he?

Ulysses Grant

300

True or False: General Robert E. Lee was the leader of the southern states armies.

True

400

During the entire Civil War, who served as president of the group of southern states?

Jefferson Davis

500

How did Abe Lincoln begin the Gettysburg Address?

Fourscore and seven years ago....

Battles

100

The northern states were known by the color of their uniforms. What color did the north wear?

Blue

200

Southern soldiers also had an official uniform color. However, as clothing supplies shrank as the war went on, many soldiers were forced to wear whatever they could find. What color were the true uniforms of the southern states' soldiers?

Gray

300

Many battles were fought during the Civil War. However, one state was the scene of the most battles including Petersburg, Fredericksburg, and the final surrender of the South at Appomattox Court House. Which state, with Richmond as its capital, is this?

Virginia.

400

This famous battle is called the "high water-mark" of the southern states. It was fought in Pennsylvania during the first three days of July 1863. What is the name of this battle which featured Pickett's charge, the battle of Little Roundtop, and the dreaded Wheatfield?

Gettysburg

500

Who won The Battle of Gettysburg?

The North

Reasons / Miscellaneous

100

True or False: Slavery was one of the main reasons that caused deep disagreements between the northern and southern states that led to the Civil War.

The answer is true.

200

At the beginning of the Civil War, southern states left or "seceded" from the United States of America. They formed a new group of states under what name?

Confederate States of America

300

Who assassinated Abraham Lincoln?

John Wilkes Booth

400

Where was Abraham Lincoln assassinated?

Ford's Theatre

500

In January 1863, Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation. What did this proclamation do for the slaves?

It freed slaves in the parts of the South held by the Confederate army.