Civil War STE

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Civil War STE

Last updated over 6 years ago

20 questions

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Civil War Webquest

 You will be learning about the Civil War and how if effected the Southern States.  Use the section sub headings to bring you to a webpage to help you answer the questions. The webpage will open in a new tab.  Toggle back and forth to help you answer the questions. Read the whole page and prove to yourself you are choosing the correct answer.  
                                                                            The Civil War

                                                                         North Carolina State History        

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                                                                                  Civil War Timeline

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                                                                   The Confederation of the United States

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                                                                                The Battle of Fort Sumter

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                                                                                    Robert E. Lee Surrenders

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Civil War Webquest

 You will be learning about the Civil War and how if effected the Southern States.  Use the section sub headings to bring you to a webpage to help you answer the questions. The webpage will open in a new tab.  Toggle back and forth to help you answer the questions. Read the whole page and prove to yourself you are choosing the correct answer.  
                                                                            The Civil War

                                                                         North Carolina State History        

In the 1800's North Carolina was a.....

busy up coming state

rural state of mostly farms and plantations

state being ruled by England

piece of land being ruled by Great Britan

How much of North Carolina's pupulation were slaves?

one half

the whole state

one third

one fourth

What year did the Civil War Break out?

1861

1961

1567

1713

What is the name of the largest battle fought in North Carolina during the Civil War?

The Battle of Roanoke Colony

The Battle of Gettysburg

The Battle of Wits

The Battle of Bentonville

                                                                                  Civil War Timeline

Who fought in the Civil War?

The Western states and the Eastern State

The Colonies and the Union

The Southern States and the Northen States

The East and the West

The Southern states didin't want the North telling them what to do or making laws they didn't want. So many Southern States decided to break away and start their own county. What did they call this country?

The United States of America

The Southern States of America

The Lower States of America

The Confederate States of America

On December 20, 1860 South Carolina was the first state to secede for the United States. What does the word secede mean?

To be free from the war

To leave and not be part of the United States

To join the United States

To be apart of the war

Who was the President of The Confederate States of America

Jefferson Davis

Abraham Lincoln

George Washington

Robert E. Lee

                                                                   The Confederation of the United States

When Abraham Lincoln became president of the United States he was determined to

never let the southern states come back

reunite all the states under one government

hurt the southern states in the end

become the most popular president of all time

What were a few of the major reasons why the Southern States wanted to leave

slavery

state rights and western rights

Abraham Lincoln was president

all of the above

Where was the first capital of the Confederate States?

Washington D.C

Raleigh, North Carolina

Montgomery, Alabama

Charlston, South Carolina

Why could the Southern States not form alliances (friendships) with foreign countries?

The foreign countries did not recognze them as a country.

The foreign countries has no way of communicating with them.

The foreign countries did not speak English.

The foregin countries had no money.

                                                                                The Battle of Fort Sumter

The Battle of Fort Sumter was the first battle in the Civil War. How long did it last?

two week

the whole month of April

two days

two years

When South Carolina seceded from the Union they formed the Confederate army. The army lead by General P.T. Beauregar began building up a defense around the fort in Charlston harbor. Major Anderson, the leader of the Union forces started to get his army to move in. The Confederation were hoping that Major Anderson and his soldiers would leave South Carolina without a fight. On April 12, 1861 General Beauregard sent Major Anderson a message saying that he would fire in one hour if Anderson didn't surrender. What happened next?

Anderson took his army and ran to the woods.

Anderson did not surrender and the first shot was fired

Anderson and his army jump on a boat ans sailed away

General Beauregar became friends with Major Anderson

Who won The Battle at Fort Sumter?

The Union Army

The Western Army

The Eastern Army

The Southern Army

Which state joined hte Confederation after The Battle of Fort Sumter?

Virginia

North Carolina

Tennessee, and Arkansas

All of the above

                                                                                    Robert E. Lee Surrenders

"Robert E. Lee was the General of the Confederate Army of Virginia. The Virginia army fought many of the key battles of the eastern front. Lee chose talented officers such as Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson and Jeb Stuart. Although the Confederate armies were constantly outnumbered by the Union armies, Lee and his men managed to win many battles through their brilliance and courage." In early 1865, the Union Army began marching through the state of Virginia pushing back the Confederate forces. Why did the Confederate Army abandoned the capital of Richmond and retreat?

They hoped to unite with more Confederate troops in North Carolina.

They were afraid of the Union Army

They were tired and wanted a place to rest

They were late for dinner.

Why did Geneal Lee feel like he had to surrender?

They were low on supplies

Many soldiers were deserting

They were greatly out numbered

All of the above

Who were the two generals that discussed the terms of surrender?

Stonwall and Jackson

Lincoln and Lee

Grant and Stuart

Lee and Grant

Who won the Civil War on April 9, 1865?

The Union

The Confederate

The Communists

The Rebellion

In the 1800's North Carolina was a.....

busy up coming state

rural state of mostly farms and plantations

state being ruled by England

piece of land being ruled by Great Britan

How much of North Carolina's pupulation were slaves?

one half

the whole state

one third

one fourth

What year did the Civil War Break out?

1861

1961

1567

1713

What is the name of the largest battle fought in North Carolina during the Civil War?

The Battle of Roanoke Colony

The Battle of Gettysburg

The Battle of Wits

The Battle of Bentonville

Who fought in the Civil War?

The Western states and the Eastern State

The Colonies and the Union

The Southern States and the Northen States

The East and the West

The Southern states didin't want the North telling them what to do or making laws they didn't want. So many Southern States decided to break away and start their own county. What did they call this country?

The United States of America

The Southern States of America

The Lower States of America

The Confederate States of America

On December 20, 1860 South Carolina was the first state to secede for the United States. What does the word secede mean?

To be free from the war

To leave and not be part of the United States

To join the United States

To be apart of the war

Who was the President of The Confederate States of America

Jefferson Davis

Abraham Lincoln

George Washington

Robert E. Lee

When Abraham Lincoln became president of the United States he was determined to 

never let the southern states come back

reunite all the states under one government

hurt the southern states in the end

become the most popular president of all time

What were a few of the major reasons why the Southern States wanted to leave

slavery

state rights and western rights

Abraham Lincoln was president

all of the above

Where was the  first capital of the Confederate States?

Washington D.C

Raleigh, North Carolina

Montgomery, Alabama

Charlston, South Carolina

Why could the Southern States not form alliances (friendships) with foreign countries?

The foreign countries did not recognze them as a country.

The foreign countries has no way of communicating with them.

The foreign countries did not speak English.

The foregin countries had no money.

The Battle of Fort Sumter was the first battle in the Civil War.  How long did it last?

two week

the whole month of April

two days

two years

When South Carolina seceded from the Union they formed the Confederate army.  The army lead by General P.T. Beauregar began building up a defense around the fort in Charlston harbor.  Major Anderson, the leader of the Union forces started to get his army to move in.  The Confederation were hoping that Major Anderson and his soldiers would leave South Carolina without a fight. On April 12, 1861 General Beauregard sent Major Anderson a message saying that he would fire in one hour if Anderson didn't surrender. What happened next?

Anderson took his army and ran to the woods.

Anderson did not surrender and the first shot was fired

Anderson and his army jump on a boat ans sailed away

General Beauregar became friends with Major Anderson

Who won The Battle at Fort Sumter?

The Union Army

The Western Army

The Eastern Army

The Southern Army

Which state joined hte Confederation after The Battle of Fort Sumter?

Virginia

North Carolina

Tennessee, and Arkansas

All of the above

"Robert E. Lee was the General of the Confederate Army of Virginia.  The Virginia army fought many of the key battles of the eastern front. Lee chose talented officers such as Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson and Jeb Stuart. Although the Confederate armies were constantly outnumbered by the Union armies, Lee and his men managed to win many battles through their brilliance and courage."  In early 1865, the Union Army began marching through the state of Virginia pushing back the Confederate forces.  Why did the Confederate Army abandoned the capital of Richmond and retreat?

They hoped to unite with more Confederate troops in North Carolina.

They were afraid of the Union Army

They were tired and wanted a place to rest

They were late for dinner.

Why did Geneal Lee feel like he had to surrender?

They were low on supplies

Many soldiers were deserting

They were greatly out numbered

All of the above

Who were the two generals that discussed the terms of surrender?

Stonwall and Jackson

Lincoln and Lee

Grant and Stuart

Lee and Grant

Who won the Civil War on April 9, 1865?

The Union

The Confederate

The Communists

The Rebellion