VS7-Civil War SOL Jeopardy

SOL Jeopardy Before the Civil War Virginia Battles People Events Terms 200 200 200 200 200 400 400 400 400 400 600 600 600 600 600 800 800 800 800 800 1000 1000 1000 1000 1000

Prior to the Civil War, the North was industrial while the South had what type of economy? A. industrial B. consumer C. agricultural D. industrialized

C. agricultural Bonus Jeopardy

You’re too good to catch! Answer

In the years before the Civil War, Nat Turner & John Brown tried to A. start slave rebellions. B. convince people the South had the right to secede. C. get Abraham Lincoln elected president. D. build up the Union navy.

A. start slave rebellions. Bonus Jeopardy

You're hammering away now! Answer

In the early 19th century (1800’s), the North & South had a major disagreement over the issue of A. factories. B. slavery. C. farms. D. schools.

B. slavery Bonus Jeopardy

Wow! You’re good! Answer

A bitterly argued topic in Congress prior to the Civil War was whether A. African American children should be allowed to attend schools with white children. B. new states should be admitted as free states or slave states. C. slave farmers should be granted their own lands to farm. D. Abraham Lincoln should free the slaves.

B. new states should be admitted as free states or slave states. Bonus Jeopardy

I don't know how I could have doubted you! Answer

Who won the presidential election of 1860? A. Abraham Lincoln B. Ulysses S. Grant C. Jefferson Davis D. Harriet Tubman

A. Abraham Lincoln Bonus Jeopardy

Being a genius certainly has its advantages! Answer

Which was the first major battle of the Civil War? A. first Battle of Bull Run B. Fort Sumter C. Fredericksburg D. Appomattox Court House

A. first Battle of Bull Run Bonus Jeopardy

When you’re RIGHT, you’re RIGHT! Answer

General Robert E. Lee won a major victory against Union forces at A. Richmond, Virginia. B. Fredericksburg, Virginia. C. Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. D. Fort Sumter, South Carolina.

B. Fredericksburg, Virginia. Bonus Jeopardy

Genuis! That is what it is sheer genius! Answer

General Grant knew he had to take which Virginia city to win the war? A. Newport News B. Manassas C. Fredericksburg D. Richmond

D. Richmond Bonus Jeopardy

You just outsmarted me! Answer

The waters near Norfolk & Hampton were the scene of a major battle between A. General Grant & General Lee. B. the Monitor & the Merrimack. C. Virginia slaves & their white masters. D. African Americans & Indians.

B. the Monitor & the Merrimack. Bonus Jeopardy

Brilliance Answer

General Lee surrendered the Confederate forces to General Grant at A. Appomattox Court House, Virginia. B. Manassas, Virginia. C. Fort Sumter, South Carolina. D. Gettysburg, Pennsylvania.

A. Appomattox Court House, Virginia. Bonus Jeopardy

Cool! Answer

Who was the first & only president of the Confederate States of America? A. Jefferson Davis B. Abraham Lincoln C. Robert E. Lee D. Harriet Tubman

A. Jefferson Davis Bonus Jeopardy

but can you keep up with me? You're super good, but can you keep up with me? Answer

Who wanted to start slave rebellions before the Civil War? A. Nat Turner & Harriet Tubman B. Nat Turner & Abraham Lincoln C. John Brown & Nat Turner D. John Brown & Ulysses S. Grant

C. John Brown & Nat Turner Bonus Jeopardy

You’re bouncing along well! Answer

B. Thomas “Stonewall”Jackson Who was the commander of the Army of Northern Virginia (Confederates)? A. Abraham Lincoln B. Thomas “Stonewall”Jackson C. Jefferson Davis D. Robert E. Lee

D. Robert E. Lee Bonus Jeopardy

Lucky Guess! Answer

Who played a major role & gained a nickname after the first Battle of Bull Run for refusing to retreat? A. Robert E. Lee B. Thomas Jackson C. Ulysses S. Grant D. Abraham Lincoln

B. Thomas Jackson Bonus Jeopardy

You are so lucky! Answer

Who helped over 300 slaves escape to freedom on the Underground Railroad? A. John Brown B. Nat Turner C. Harriet Tubman D. Abraham Lincoln

C. Harriet Tubman Bonus Jeopardy

Your climbing so high! Answer

Abraham Lincoln’s election in 1860 caused which event? A. the splitting of Virginia into 2 separate states B. the attack on Fort Sumter C. the secession of South Carolina D. the surrender of the Confederate army

C. the secession of South Carolina Fort Sumter (an island just off the coast) picture below Bonus Jeopardy

Marvelous! Answer

During the first Battle of Bull Run, what event caused Southern troops to turn & fight the enemy with increased determination? A. President Lincoln was assassinated. B. General Thomas Jackson refused to retreat. C. South Carolina seceded from the Union. D. West Virginia became a separate state.

B. General Thomas Jackson refused to retreat. Bonus Jeopardy

Beautiful Day! Answer

Lincoln used the Union navy to blockade Southern ports Lincoln used the Union navy to blockade Southern ports. What happened next? A. the battle between the Monitor & the Merrimack B. Lee surrendered to Grant. C. Lincoln was assassinated. D. Grant captured Richmond.

A. the battle between the Monitor & the Merrimack Bonus Jeopardy

Aw Nuts, You're too good! Answer

The Civil War ended at Appomattox Court House when what event took place? A. South Carolina seceded from the Union. B. President Lincoln was assassinated. C. General Lee surrendered to General Grant. D. General Lee won the Battle of Fredericksburg.

C. General Lee surrendered to General Grant in 1865. Bonus Jeopardy

I hope children never lose their sense of wonder and peace! Answer

What event occurred when Virginia leaders could not agree on secession? A. Virginia wrote a new constitution. B. Virginia stayed with the Union. C. Virginia outlawed slavery. D. West Virginia split from Virginia.

D. West Virginia split from Virginia. Bonus Jeopardy

EXCELLENT Answer

An abolitionist was someone who A. thought slavery was wrong & worked to end it. B. fought on the Confederate side. C. worked to elect Abraham Lincoln in 1860. D. made speeches for independence.

A. thought slavery was wrong & worked to end it. Bonus Jeopardy

What a pickle! I am getting so many questions correct! Answer

A. to achieve what you try to do. “To secede” means A. to achieve what you try to do. B. to separate. C. to end slavery. D. to start a war.

B. to separate. Bonus Jeopardy

You passed with flying colors! Answer

D. has a mix of farms & factories. If a country or state is industrial, it A. has many factories. B. is very dusty. C. is mainly farms. D. has a mix of farms & factories.

A. has many factories. Bonus Jeopardy

To infinity and beyond! Answer

Which words go together because they have similar meanings? A. blockade/victory B. surrender/defeat C. election/victory D. surrender/victory

B. surrender/defeat Bonus Jeopardy

There's no place like home! Answer

The phrase “slave labor” refers to A. the freedom the slaves wished for. B. the buying & selling of slaves. C. the work done by slaves for white people. D. the reason for the Civil War.

C. the work done by slaves for white people. Bonus Jeopardy

What's up? Answer