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Prereading Quiz: “Voices From Gettysburg”
Before you read “Voices From Gettysburg,” take this five-question quiz to find out how much you already know.
1
The Civil War started after some Southern states ________________.
Eleven Southern states withdrew from the United States starting in 1860 after Abraham Lincoln was elected president. They feared he would ban slavery nationwide.
2
What year did the Civil War start?
The Civil War began in April 1861.
3
The two sides in the Civil War were _________________.
The Union and the Confederacy fought each other in the Civil War.
4
Who gave a speech called the Gettysburg Address?
U.S. President Abraham Lincoln gave the Gettysburg Address in 1863, after the Civil War's deadliest battle, the Battle of Gettysburg.
5
What is a primary source?
A primary source is an original account or object, such as a speech, letter, or photograph, that was created during a historical event or time period. This article contains excerpts from primary sources about the Battle of Gettysburg.
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