American Civil War Quizzes, Questions & Answers

The civil war was a dark time in our nation’s history. Brother against brother, firing across both state and family lines. Many of today’s US citizens can trace their family history to this pivotal time in US history, but sometimes we forget the minute details that made the time period so incredible, yet controversial.

Today you’re invited to join in a journey that will take you from the first shots fired on Fort Sumter, to Jefferson Davis’ imprisonment, to Lincoln’s assassination. You’ll prove the level of knowledge you have now, and then learn a whole lot more along the way in the Civil War Trivia Quiz! Then you can share your score with your friends and find out who the know-it-all really is among your friends and family!

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American Civil War Quiz

This American Civil War Quiz assesses knowledge on key battles and figures of the war, including the First Battle of Bull Run, the Battle of Fort Henry, and more. It enhances understanding of significant military events and...

Questions: 20 | Attempts: 680 | Last updated: Mar 20, 2025

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When was the First Battle of Bull Run fought on?

July 1, 1861

April 30, 1863

June 25, 1862

May 5, 1861

The Age Of Jackson Test

Do you know about Early America? You can take this Jackson test to check how well you remember the Age of Jackson. This quiz has got a few questions about Early America/Jackson that you need to answer correctly for a perfect...

Questions: 25 | Attempts: 155 | Last updated: Aug 2, 2023

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All of the following were accomplishments of the Washington administration EXCEPT:

Crushed the Whiskey Rebellion

Purchased Louisiana from the French

Constructed the Cabinet

It was the first administration to exist under the Constitution.

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Bibliography Of The American Civil War

Bibliography of the American Civil War

The American Civil War bibliography comprises books that deal, in large part, with the American civil war. They cover the most important details that remind us all, what it takes to defend one's ideology, and also what it...

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 161 | Last updated: Mar 21, 2023

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Who wrote "Slavery, Capitalism, and Politics in the Antebellum Republic"?

Jack Ashworth

John Ashworth

Tom Ashworth

John Ash

American Civil War Cavalry Quiz

A quiz all about the American Civil War Cavalry. Test your knowledge on the cavalry ofhe great mid 1800s war!

Questions: 10 | Attempts: 93 | Last updated: Aug 23, 2023

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Which of these types of mounted forces were not part of the American Civil War?

Mounted Infantry

Dragoons

Regular

Cavalry

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