The Experiment Is Tested

The document provides an overview of key events and battles in the early years of the American Civil War, including Lincoln's inauguration, the attack on Fort Sumter which marked the start of the war, Virginia's secession, the First Battle of Bull Run, the roles of generals McClellan and Grant, and the importance of the Battle of Shiloh. It examines these topics through a series of questions and answers supported by descriptive paragraphs.