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Teaching American History
Telling America’s Story
Civil War Quiz
1. States that seceded from the Union did so because
a) they were afraid slavery would be abolished
b) they were afraid they would lose the war
c) they were upset with the decision of the Dred Scott case
d) All of the above
2. After South Carolina Seceded from the Union New York City mayor Fernando
Wood:
a) Suggested that all states that seceded should be severely punished
b) Suggested that Slavery should be abolished through out the south
c) Suggested that New York City should secede
d) Suggested that New York State should secede
3. Which statement about Civil War Battles in New York do you agree with?
a) There were many battles fought in NY between Union and Confederate
troops
b) There were no battles fought in NY between Union and Confederate
troops.
c) Most battles in NY were won by the Union Army.
d) Most battles in NY were won by the Confederate Army.
4. Which best statement best describes Abraham Lincoln’s policy towards slavery
when he was elected?
a) He promised to abolish it
b) He promised to not make any changes
c) He promised to stop the spread to the new territories.
d) He promised to allow the spread to the new territories.
5. What was an argument that southerners used to defend the use of slavery?
a) Immigrant workers in the north were treated worse then slaves
b) States had the right to determine the use of slavery
c) Slaves were treated like family and were happy
d) All of the above
6.
Which statement about casualties from New York during the Civil war
do you agree with?
a) New York had the most casualties
b) New York had the fewest casualties
c) New York had fewer casualties than any Northern state
d) None of the above
7. Which of the following events did not take place during the NYC Draft Riots of
1863?
a) An African American Orphanage was burnt down.
b) Union troops who had just fought in Gettysburg were ordered to go stop
the riots.
c) Navy Ships fired on NYC to stop the riots.
d) The riots were started when a local fire company lit the draft board on fire.
8. Base questions 8-9 on the following document.
8. What best describes the purpose of this advertisement?
a) Warning to slave catchers
b) Reward for Runaway Slaves
c) Warning to all Blacks
d) Help wanted ad for Kidnappers
9. This type of advertisement was most likely a direct response to the
a) Fugitive Slave law
b) Dred Scott case
c) Missouri Compromise
d) The start of the Civil Law