Battlefields & Beyond – Civil War Trivia Time! Which event triggered the start of the American Civil War in 1861? Emancipation Proclamation Gettysburg Address Fort Sumter Attack Boston Tea Party None Which Confederate general is known for his audacious tactics and "Stonewall" nickname? Ulysses S. Grant Robert E. Lee William Tecumseh Sherman Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson None Which important battle, fought in 1863, is considered a turning point in the Civil War, as the Confederate forces were defeated and forced to retreat? Battle of Gettysburg Battle of Antietam Battle of Vicksburg Battle of Chickamauga None What was the primary cause of the American Civil War? Economic inequality Religious differences Border disputes Slavery None Which famous speech, delivered by Abraham Lincoln, emphasized the importance of national unity and equality during the Civil War? Gettysburg Address Second Inaugural Address Emancipation Proclamation Farewell Address None Time's up Most Popular Most Popular