Which side was known as the Union during the American Civil War?

• The Southern states
• The Western states
• The Northern states
• The Eastern states

The Civil War in the United States lasted from 1861 to 1865.

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

• Abraham Lincoln

Which major battle is often considered the turning point of the Civil War?

• Battle of Antietam
• Battle of Gettysburg
• Battle of Bull Run
• Battle of Shiloh

The Confederacy was made up of states that wanted to abolish slavery.

What was the main reason Southern states seceded from the Union?

• Slavery

Which document, issued by President Lincoln, declared all slaves in Confederate states to be free?

• The Bill of Rights
• The Gettysburg Address
• The Emancipation Proclamation
• The Declaration of Independence

The Battle of Fort Sumter marked the beginning of the Civil War.

What was the name of the Confederate general who surrendered at Appomattox Court House, ending the Civil War?

• Robert E. Lee

Which amendment to the U.S. Constitution officially ended slavery in the United States?

• 10th Amendment
• 13th Amendment
• 15th Amendment
• 1st Amendment