The American Civil War Trivia Quiz
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War between Union and Confederacy. Play the The American Civil War trivia quiz solo to sharpen your knowledge, or challenge a friend head-to-head in Trivia Tango — every question comes with an explanation so you learn as you play. Questions span every level, from easy warm-ups to expert-level stumpers, so there's a real challenge here however much you already know.
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This president led the Union during the Civil War and delivered the Gettysburg Address.
Difficulty: Easy- James Buchanan
- Ulysses S. Grant
- Andrew Johnson
- Abraham Lincoln
This Confederate general was accidentally shot by his own men at Chancellorsville and died eight days later.
Difficulty: Medium- Richard Ewell
- A.P. Hill
- J.E.B. Stuart
- Stonewall Jackson
This Confederate diplomat's seizure from a British ship by the USS San Jacinto nearly caused war between the Union and Britain.
Difficulty: Hard- Pierre Soule
- John Slidell
- James Mason
- Ambrose Dudley Mann
The Civil War was primarily fought between the Union (the North) and this opposing side.
Difficulty: Easy- The Confederacy
- The British Empire
- Mexico
- France
This political party, formed in 1854 primarily to oppose the expansion of slavery, nominated Lincoln in 1860.
Difficulty: Medium- Free Soil Party
- Know-Nothing Party
- Republican Party
- Whig Party
This Union general organized the Bureau of Military Information, creating the first modern military intelligence service.
Difficulty: Hard- Lafayette Baker
- Allan Pinkerton
- Marsena Patrick
- George Sharpe
This document, issued by Lincoln in 1863, declared slaves in Confederate states to be free.
Difficulty: Easy- The Declaration of Independence
- The Constitution
- The Bill of Rights
- The Emancipation Proclamation
This African American regiment from Massachusetts became famous for its assault on Fort Wagner and was depicted in the film "Glory."
Difficulty: Medium- Louisiana Native Guards
- United States Colored Troops
- 54th Massachusetts Infantry
- 1st South Carolina Volunteers
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