Question 1 (1 point)
The First Battle of Bull Run was considered

a
a difficult victory for the Union.
b
an easy victory for the Union.
c
a setback for the Union.
d
a loss for both sides with no clear winner.

Question 2 (1 point)
The location of the First Battle of Bull Run was significant because

a
it was close to the coast so troops could get assistance from the navy.
b
it occurred in the South and gave the North an early advantage.
c
it was about halfway between the Northern and Southern capitals.
d
it occurred in the North and gave the South an early advantage.

Question 3 (1 point)
Which of the following is a true statement about the Second Battle of Bull Run?

a
It marked the unofficial end of the Civil War.
b
It allowed the Union to retreat with few losses.
c
It placed the Union capital in danger.
d
It placed the Confederate capital in danger.

Question 4 (1 point)
President Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation after

a
watching General Lee capture Washington, DC.
b
seeing the Union’s effectiveness at the Battle of Antietam.
c
seeing General McClellan lose at Antietam.
d
realizing the South could win and slavery would not end.

Question 5 (1 point)
The outcome of First Battle of Bull Run showed that

a
the North had inexperienced military leaders.
b
the North was better prepared for war.
c
the war would be over soon.
d
neither side was prepared for a long war.

Question 6 (1 point)
Which of the following best states why the Battle of Antietam was considered a turning point in the war?

a
The battle was considered the bloodiest one in US history.
b
The Union had more casualties than the Confederacy.
c
The Confederacy had won all major battles until this one.
d
The battle allowed Confederate troops to reach Washington, DC.

Question 7 (1 point)
Which of the following best describes the result of the Battle of Antietam?

a
Neither side won, but it was a strategic victory for the South.
b
The South won the Battle of Antietam decisively.
c
The North won the Battle of Antietam decisively.
d
Both sides suffered losses, but it was a strategic victory for the North.

Question 8 (1 point)
The Battle of Antietam showed the Union that

a
it needed help from Great Britain.
b
it was getting weak.
c
it could win the war.
d
it had strong leadership.