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Civilized War! Trivia Quiz

This will be a quiz on points in the American Civil War. After over five years on this site I decided it was time I finally made my own quiz! I hope you enjoy this quiz and any feedback would be appreciated. Enjoy!

A multiple-choice quiz by craaaaazy. Estimated time: 4 mins.

Author
craaaaazy

Time
4 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
351,916

Updated
Dec 03 21

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
8 / 10

Plays
1177

Awards
Top 35% Quiz

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Question 1 of 10

1. What event is generally held to have marked the start of the Civil War in 1861? Hint

Abraham Lincoln declaring war on the Confederacy

Attack on Fort Sumter

Lincoln's assassination

States seceding from the United States of America

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Question 2 of 10

2. In which battle was Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson injured, resulting in his death? Hint

Battle of Manassas

Battle of Chancellorsville

First Battle of Bull Run

Second Battle of Bull Run

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Question 3 of 10

3. Which executive order did Abraham Lincoln issue that made the freedom of slaves a Union war goal? Hint

Gettysburg Address

War Goals

The Freedom Speech

Emancipation Proclamation

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Question 4 of 10

4. The Civil War was a major war for the United States and changed it for years to come. Approximately what percentage of Americans died during the War? Hint

0.5 percent

5 percent

2 percent

1.5 percent

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Question 5 of 10

5. Winfield F. Scott proposed the Anaconda Plan to the Union, which was one of the deciding factors in the Union victories. What exactly was the Anaconda Plan? Hint

To establish moats across the country, halting Confederate progress

To establish a land blockade to cut off supply lines

To establish a naval blockade to cut off supply lines

To build walls along the country to separate Union and Confederacy

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Question 6 of 10

6. Who was the first, and only, President of the Confederate States of America? Hint

P.G.T Bouregard

Robert E. Lee

Jefferson Davis

Stonewall Jackson

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Question 7 of 10

7. In which *building* did Robert E. Lee surrender to Ulysses S. Grant? Hint

McLean House

Fort Sumter

House of Congress

Appomattox Courthouse

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Question 8 of 10

8. What was the main cause of death in the Civil War? Hint

Execution

Gunfire

Disease

Poor medical treatment

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Question 9 of 10

9. What do the initials PGT stand for in P.G.T Beauregard? Hint

Phillipe Geralde Torte

Pierre Gustave Toutant

Pierre Grahame Talhe

Phillipe Gonhe Tomhe

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Question 10 of 10

10. What was the name of the Confederate sympathizer who killed Abraham Lincoln and injured Major Henry Rathbone? Hint

Samuel Arnold

David Herold

George Atzerodt

John Wilkes Booth

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. What event is generally held to have marked the start of the Civil War in 1861?

Answer: Attack on Fort Sumter

The attack on Fort Sumter was led by Confederate commander P.G.T. Beauregard and this was the major event that kicked the war off.

2. In which battle was Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson injured, resulting in his death?

Answer: Battle of Chancellorsville

He was accidentally shot by another Confederate soldier and was transported off of the battlefield. Seven days afterwards, he died of disease, the main cause of deaths during the war.

3. Which executive order did Abraham Lincoln issue that made the freedom of slaves a Union war goal?

Answer: Emancipation Proclamation

This was issued on January 1st 1863 and it immediately freed 50,000 slaves and was one of the main war goals.

4. The Civil War was a major war for the United States and changed it for years to come. Approximately what percentage of Americans died during the War?

Answer: 2 percent

There were 620,000 total known military deaths in the war, a huge number for any war. In addition, there were also some civilian deaths, but it is hard to establish the number.

5. Winfield F. Scott proposed the Anaconda Plan to the Union, which was one of the deciding factors in the Union victories. What exactly was the Anaconda Plan?

Answer: To establish a naval blockade to cut off supply lines

This severed major Confederate supply lines from overseas and was one of the Union's strongest tactics. If this hadn't been established the Confederates would have had a much higher chance of victory.

6. Who was the first, and only, President of the Confederate States of America?

Answer: Jefferson Davis

During the period of the war there was only ever one president of the CSA. However, this still showed that they planned the Confederacy to last a long time.

7. In which *building* did Robert E. Lee surrender to Ulysses S. Grant?

Answer: McLean House

This was where he signed a document of surrender and the rest of the CSA surrendered shortly after, resulting in Union victory. (The actual courthouse was shut that day as it was a Sunday. This runs counter to popular belief, including my own at first.)

8. What was the main cause of death in the Civil War?

Answer: Disease

Disease killed the majority of soldiers during the war, much to my surprise when I heard it!

9. What do the initials PGT stand for in P.G.T Beauregard?

Answer: Pierre Gustave Toutant

The name Beauregard is French and means 'beautiful expression [or look]'. He was born in Louisana.

10. What was the name of the Confederate sympathizer who killed Abraham Lincoln and injured Major Henry Rathbone?

Answer: John Wilkes Booth

Booth was a semi-famous stage actor and he knew the play Lincoln was watching quite well, having acted in it a few times. He waited until the most comical part of the play and then timed his shot with the laughter. However, he was still caught in the end.

Source: Author craaaaazy

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