Multiple choice Civil War dates... 1985 - 1989 1861 - 1865 1807 - 1813 1607 - 1609 Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself B Correct answer Explanation The American Civil War began in April 1861 with the Confederate attack on Fort Sumter and concluded in April 1865 when General Robert E. Lee surrendered to General Ulysses S. Grant at Appomattox Court House.