Civil War Timeline Study Guide Exam
Questions with Correct Answers
Lincoln's Election - Answer-November 6, 1860
No southern states voted for him (he did not show up on their ballots)
Caused southern secession
Southern Secession - Answer-December 20, 1860
7 states seceded: South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana,
Texas
President Buchanan could do nothing about it
Lincoln's Inauguration - Answer-March 4, 1861
During his inaugural address, he called for a compromise with the South to keep the
North on his side, without further alienating the South
This did nothing to help the issue and the south remained separated
Attack on Fort Sumter - Answer-April 12, 1861
First battle of the Civil War
Union was forced to surrender after the Confederates attacked the fort
No lives were lost on either side
First Battle of Bull Run - Answer-July 21, 1861
Spectators came to watch
Confederacy won the battle, showing the Union that they were determined to win the
war
2,896 Union casualties
1,982 Confederate casualties
Battle of Shiloh - Answer-April 6 - 7, 1862
The Confederates tried a surprise attack, but the Union saw it coming and came to the
battle with reinforcements
The Union faked a retreat, which ultimately helped them win the war
13,047 Union casualties
10,699 Confederate casualties
Antietam - Answer-September 16,1862
The Union was able to capture the Confederate base of operation, however,
Confederate reinforcements forced the Union troops to retreat, resulting in a draw
Lincoln still considered it a Union victory
Bloodiest single day in American history
12,401 Union casualties
10,316 Confederate casualties
Questions with Correct Answers
Lincoln's Election - Answer-November 6, 1860
No southern states voted for him (he did not show up on their ballots)
Caused southern secession
Southern Secession - Answer-December 20, 1860
7 states seceded: South Carolina, Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana,
Texas
President Buchanan could do nothing about it
Lincoln's Inauguration - Answer-March 4, 1861
During his inaugural address, he called for a compromise with the South to keep the
North on his side, without further alienating the South
This did nothing to help the issue and the south remained separated
Attack on Fort Sumter - Answer-April 12, 1861
First battle of the Civil War
Union was forced to surrender after the Confederates attacked the fort
No lives were lost on either side
First Battle of Bull Run - Answer-July 21, 1861
Spectators came to watch
Confederacy won the battle, showing the Union that they were determined to win the
war
2,896 Union casualties
1,982 Confederate casualties
Battle of Shiloh - Answer-April 6 - 7, 1862
The Confederates tried a surprise attack, but the Union saw it coming and came to the
battle with reinforcements
The Union faked a retreat, which ultimately helped them win the war
13,047 Union casualties
10,699 Confederate casualties
Antietam - Answer-September 16,1862
The Union was able to capture the Confederate base of operation, however,
Confederate reinforcements forced the Union troops to retreat, resulting in a draw
Lincoln still considered it a Union victory
Bloodiest single day in American history
12,401 Union casualties
10,316 Confederate casualties
