Civil War & Constitution Quiz (Level 2) – Clues to America’s Defining Era

Few chapters in American history carry as much weight as the Civil War and the drafting of the Constitution. One preserved the Union at a devastating cost, the other established the framework that still governs the nation. In this level of the American History Challenge, you’ll uncover details about the Founding Fathers, landmark amendments, famous speeches, and key battles that determined the nation’s course. From Gettysburg to the Emancipation Proclamation, this quiz digs into the clues that reveal how a divided country found its way back to unity—under a document that still sparks debate.

⚔️ Level 2: Civil War & Constitution Clues

⚖️ Test your knowledge of the battles that divided a nation 🪖 and the words that brought it back together 📜. From Gettysburg cannons 💥 to the Bill of Rights ✍️, this round isn’t for the faint of heart ❤️‍🔥.

1 / 15

Which event marked the start of the Civil War in 1861?

Battle of Bull Run

Firing on Fort Sumter

Battle of Shiloh

2 / 15

Which amendment protects against self‑incrimination?

Fifth Amendment

Third Amendment

Seventh Amendment

3 / 15

Which amendment forbids denying the vote due to race?

Fifteenth Amendment

Twentieth Amendment

Eighteenth Amendment

4 / 15

Which city fell to Grant in July 1863, splitting the Confederacy?

Vicksburg

Savannah

Charleston

5 / 15

What was the Union’s overall strategy to squeeze the South?

Monroe Doctrine

Anaconda Plan

Square Deal

6 / 15

Which capital did Union forces capture in April 1865?

Montgomery

Richmond

Charleston

7 / 15

Which amendment lowered the voting age to 18?

Twenty‑Third Amendment

Twenty‑Second Amendment

Twenty‑Sixth Amendment

8 / 15

What do we call the introduction to the Constitution?

Preamble

Bill of Rights

Prologue

9 / 15

Which amendment protects rights not specifically listed?

First Amendment

Eleventh Amendment

Ninth Amendment

10 / 15

Who has the power to declare war?

The Supreme Court

The President alone

Congress

11 / 15

Which amendment guarantees a speedy and public trial?

Fourth Amendment

Eighth Amendment

Sixth Amendment

12 / 15

Which amendment protects trial by jury in civil cases (federal)?

Ninth Amendment

Seventh Amendment

Fifth Amendment

13 / 15

How many years is one term for a member of the House of Representatives?

Six years

Two years

Four years

14 / 15

What do we call the first ten amendments to the Constitution?

Bill of Rights

Articles of Confederation

Magna Carta

15 / 15

Which branch makes federal laws?

Congress

Supreme Court

President

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