Battle of Fort Sumter Quiz Questions

1. Why is the Battle of Fort Sumter significant?

A It was the largest battle of the Civil War where nearly 50,000 soldiers died. B It was the final battle of the Civil War and caused the Confederate Army to surrender. C It was the first battle of the Civil War. D It was the turning point for the North in the Civil War.

2. Where is Fort Sumter located?

A On an island in Charleston Harbor. B On top of Sumter Mountain. C Off the coast of North Carolina near Wilmington. D In downtown Charleston, South Carolina.

3. Who was the lead commander for the North in the battle?

A Captain George Sumter B Major Robert Anderson C General William Charleston D Ulysses S. Grant

4. How many soldiers died during the battle?

A None B Nearly 50,000 C 1,000 D 2 million

5. After the battle, President Abraham Lincoln did the following:

A Told his generals to surrender to the Confederate army. B He did nothing, because he didn`t think it was a big deal. C Called for a 90 day army of 75,000 men, because he was sure it would be a short war. D Drew up plans for a long and drawn out civil war.

6. Who led the southern forces during the battle?

A Major Anderson B General Longstreet C Robert E. Lee D P. G. T. Beauregard

7. What was the outcome of the short battle?

A The Confederate army retreated after being repelled several times. B Both sides made a truce and the North remained in control of the fort. C A northern supply ship made it through to the fort and the Northern forces held off until help could arrive. D The Northern forces surrendered after running out of supplies.

8. What year did the Civil War begin?

A 1861 B 1860 C 1871 D 1865

9. What message did the southern general send to the leader of Fort Sumter before he attacked?

A It said he would attack the fort in one hour if they did not surrender. B It said to surrender or they would attack immediately. C It asked for a truce, but then the general attacked anyway. D It requested a meeting with the leaders of both sides to see if they could negotiate a peace treaty.

10. What actions did the state of Virginia take after the Battle of Fort Sumter?

A None of the above. B The western regions of Virginia broke away from the state and sided with the North. C Virginia seceded and joined the southern Confederacy. D All of the above.