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Quiz: Civil War Era

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The Battle of Antietam, the Civil War's deadliest one-day fight

Quiz: Civil War Era tests your knowledge of one of the most defining periods in American history. Explore major battles, key figures, and critical legislation from the war and Reconstruction. Ideal for history lovers and scholars, this quiz invites you to step into the past and grasp the events that shaped the nation’s destiny. Uncover the Civil War’s influence on America’s social and political landscape in a concise yet comprehensive challenge.

Quiz: Civil War Era

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What year did the American Civil War begin?

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Who was the President of the Confederate States of America?

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Which state was the first to secede from the Union?

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What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation?

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Who was the commander of the Union Army from March 1864 to the end of the Civil War?

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What was the bloodiest single-day battle of the American Civil War?

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What was the name of the Confederate capital?

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What was the main reason for the outbreak of the American Civil War?

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Where did General Robert E. Lee surrender to General Ulysses S. Grant, effectively ending the Civil War?

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Who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln?

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Who is known as the 'Little Corporal' in French history?

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In which year was the United States Constitution ratified?

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Which North American country is known for its Mayan culture?

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What does the term "Ghost Dance" refer to in Native American history?

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How tall was Napoleon Bonaparte?

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On which date was Richard III killed in battle?

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Who assassinated President Abraham Lincoln?

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How many times did Alexander the Great marry?

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On which island was Napoleon born?

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Which Viking explorer founded the first Norse settlements in Greenland?

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Which Spanish conquistador conquered the Inca Empire?

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What is the English translation of "Semper fidelis"?

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Who was the first Prime Minister of Australia?

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When was NATO founded?

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The photograph features a ceremonial drinking cup in the shape of an animal head or horn, kept in the Metropolitan Museum in the US. Do you know to which culture or civilization this object belongs?

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What was the name of the scandal that led to President Nixon's resignation?

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Which Viking king became the first ruler of a unified England in 1016?

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Who was the US President during the Cuban Missile Crisis?

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Which act signed by Lincoln granted 160 acres of public land to settlers for a small fee?

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What was the name of the college where Lee served as president after the war?

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