Civil War 1
When did the Civil War start?
1861
When did the Civil War end?
1865
To cut a limb off in a surgical procedure
Amputate
What range of ages were boys who enlisted in the Civil War (It was against the rules)
12-17
Who are the new guests at the Pruitt family house?
Delphine and Calinda
The Underground Railroad....
A.) Was created by the 13th Amendment
B.) Was an actual railroad
C.) A network of routes and safe houses for African Americans
C.) A network of routes and safe houses for African Americans
What was the North called during this time? What was the South called?
The North was called The Union. The South was called The Confederate States of America (The Confederates).
To break away
Secede
Who is the author of the book, The Boys' War?
Jim Murphy
What makes Cass unique?
She has visions
What was the official first event that started the Civil War?
The Battle of Fort Sumter
What day did the Civil War begin?
April 12th, 1861
Having to do with the activities of people who are members of a country
Civil
How old did boys have to be to be able to enlist in the war?
18 years old
Where are Delphine and Calinda from?
New Orleans
How many people died in the Civil War?
620,000
Who was the president that was elected into office during the Civil War and did not approve of slavery?
Abraham Lincoln
Having to do with producing items.
Industrial
According to the author, Jim Murphy, how were many boy soldiers affected during the war?
Homesickness, watching friends die, wounded, died, ptsd, etc.
What were the items that Delphine purchased at the store where Curry Marshall worked?
Coal oil lamps
Who was the leader of the Confederate army?
General Robert E. Lee
What was the name of the man who assassinated Abraham Lincoln?
John Wilkes Booth
Lacking knowledge or experience.
Naive
What are the journals, notes, and pictures in this book called?
Primary documents
What did Curry Marshall leave Tilly for safe keeping while away at war?
His spelling ribbons