Civil War Scavenger Hunt #1: General Information
1.
When was the
Civil War fought?
Beginning date:________
Ending date: _________
2. How did the war start?
List 3 major causes.
(hint: first 3 paragraphs, notice the words in boldface type. Also read this
whole page to find lots of the answers in this scavenger hunt)
3. What was the north called?
4. What was the south called?
5. Which states left or "seceded" from the Union? (hint: there were 11)
6. Where were the first shots of the Civil War fired?
7. What invention made cotton more profitable for the south?
8. Why did the south think slaves were important?
9. People who wanted to stop slavery were called ___________.
10. What was the Emancipation Proclamation?
11. Who was president of the US during the Civil War?
12. Who was the southern president?
13. Who was the General for the North?
14. Who was the General for the South?
15. How long did the Civil War last? (hint: scroll to XI )
16. How many soldiers fought in the war? How many died?
17. The Civil War had many battles. Choose one battle. What was the name of one battle? Tell one or 2 important details about the battle.
18. What kinds of food did the solders eat?
19. Read about the field hospitals. Tell 2 or 3 facts that you think are interesting.
20. Many things were invented or started during the Civil War. List 5 things that you think are neat!
21. Who won the Civil War? (hint: scroll to the bottom)