Section: American History: 1800s
93. The Civil War had many important events. Name one.
Official answer
- • (Battle of) Fort Sumter
- • Emancipation Proclamation
- • (Battle of) Vicksburg
- • (Battle of) Gettysburg
- • Sherman's March
- • (Surrender at) Appomattox
- • (Battle of) Antietam/Sharpsburg
- • Lincoln was assassinated.
Why
Key Civil War events include Fort Sumter, Gettysburg, the Emancipation Proclamation, and the surrender at Appomattox.
Answers verified against USCIS materials. Last checked 2026-07-17.
Official source: USCIS — 128 Civics Questions and Answers (2025)