The Generals
Which Mexican- American War veteran became a Union army general?
Ulysses S. Grant, Winifield Scott and McClellan
Which book turned English public opinion against slavery and reportedly even made the queen cry?
Uncle Tom’s Cabin by Harriet Beecher Stowe
Which side- Confederacy or Union- better fed their soldiers?
Union
How did Stonewall Jackson get his nickname?
He was stern. He was also an admired and successful general.
What were countrabands?
Enslaved workers seized by the Union and put to work by the Union
What was the Anaconda Plan?
The AP was General Winfield Scott’s strategy to create a naval blockade around the Confederacy.
Which society- North or South- had less class mobility, meaning that people often stayed in the same social class their entire life?
South
What led to Willie Lincoln’s death?
typhoid
Which ironclad was smaller and more agile?
Monitor
Who were the marching soldiers who led to “a revolution of the public mind”?
Black soldiers
What was General McClellan's strength?
The general was highly organized and had good strategies.
On the battlefield, did Union and Confederate soldiers hate each other? Explain.
No, while waiting for orders from the leaders, the soldiers were known to fraternize, exchange letters and share news from home, and even attended each other's parties.
Why didn’t Mary Todd Lincoln fit in with the social elite of Washington?
People thought she was silly, uneducated and frivolous. They also didn’t like the way she dressed and wouldn’t take her seriously.
Which side won at the Battle of Hampton Roads (ironclads)?
Neither, the battle was a draw.
Who was the 54th Massachusetts?
Union regiment of free, Black soldiers who stunned the nation with their bravery at Fort Wagner
How did Stonewall Jackson die?
His battle wound, likely inflicted by someone on his own side, led to pneumonia.
What are two reasons why England didn’t ally with the Confederacy?
Here’s three: England was turning away from slavery, didn’t want to interfere in the North’s naval blockade, and didn’t need to buy cotton.
Why was the Civil War known as a “rich man’s war and a poor man’s fight”?
In the South, rich planters didn’t have to serve in the war. In the North, wealthy families could “hire” someone else to serve when drafted (led to DRAFT RIOTS).
How did the campaign to seize Richmond reveal General McClellan's weaknesses?
McClellan planned out the whole battle but hesitated to act, allowing the Confederacy invaluable time to prepare a counterattack.
What is total war?
Total war is attacking the homefront, or ordinary civilians. By destroying the basic means for survival for ordinary citizens, the attackers wanted to destroy the will and resources of their opponents.
Who wrote, “Secession is nothing but revolution…Still, a Union that can be maintained by swords and bayonets…has no charm for me. If the Union is dissolved, the government disrupted, I shall return to my native state and share the miseries of my people”?
Robert E. Lee
What are two challenges President Davis had in leading the Confederacy?
Here’s several: The confederate states wouldn’t listen to him (states’ rights), he couldn’t raise taxes to fund the war, he had trouble finding allies, and he was known to be a less persuasive and charismatic president than the other president…
Why was there so much noise and smoke on the Civil War battlefield? What was the impact of the noise and smoke?
New types of rifles allowed for a faster pace of shooting ammunition, which led to a lot of noise, smoke and general confusion.
How did the Confederacy confuse the Union during the latter’s march to Richmond?
An actor led a couple of men to march loudly and make a lot of noise, making the Union think that they were outnumbered.
Describe Devil’s Den.
Devil’s Den is a collection of huge boulders in Gettysburg. Shooting a gun was illegal in this area.