Whose Who?
I am a failed actor who supported the south. My older brother saved Robert Todd Lincoln from a train, and a couple months later I ended up shooting his father. Who am I?
John Wilkes Booth
This battle is called the high water mark of the South. Why?
Because this is the farthest north the south was able to advance
What year was Lincoln shot?
April 14, 1865 Lincoln was shot, and he did died the next day.
What battle is considered the bloodiest day in American history?
September 17, 1862, during the Battle of Antietam, is the bloodiest single day in American history, with over 22,000 soldiers killed, wounded, or missing.
Fort Sumter North Carolina
At the battle of Bull Run I did not back down and earned my nick name. I was considered Lee's righthand man and was a great tactical general until I was accidently shot by my own troops in 1863. Who am I?
Stonewall Jackson
On July 3 Lee ordered a charge over a mile and half of open field, what was this charge called?
Pickett's Charge. 12,000 confederate soldiers charged Union lines.
The famous Stephan Douglas vs Lincoln debates for the senator race in 1858 sparked these two great orators to debate 7 times. Who won the race?
Douglass was elected in 1858 as senator of Illinois
What is considered to be the bloodiest battle of American history?
The Battle of Gettysburg (July 1–3, 1863) was the bloodiest battle of the Civil War, with an estimated 51,000 total casualties.
Fredericksburg was a major confederate win. Union experienced 12,000 casualties and confederate 5,600-6,000. At the battle of Gettysburg the Union troops taunted the retreating confederate troops by changing Fredericksburg. Where was this battle located?
Virginia on December 11-15 1862
I was born with the name Hiram which was changed at West Point. I severed in the Mexican War and showed brilliance and tenacity. I rose to general of the Union and worked hard to finish my memories in order to save my family from poverty before I died. Who am I?
Ulysses S. Grant
20th Maine held position despite repeated confederate charges up hill at Gettysburg. Chamberlin realized his men were out of ammunition, told them to fix bayonets and led a charge downhill and successfully repelled confederate forces.
Battle of Little Round Top
What state did Lincoln represent in congress?
Illinois 1847 to 1849
What do First Battle of Bull Run- July 21, 1861, Battle of Fredericksburg - December 11-15, 1862, Battle of Chancellorsville, Battle of Chickamauga - September 19-20, 1863, Battle of Cold Harbor - May 31 - June 12, 1864, ALL HAVE IN COMMON?
They are all Confederate success- either showing great tactical superiority of Lee, inflicting heavy casualties for the Union, or great General leadership.
Where was the surrender signed that ended the Civil War?
The American Civil War effectively ended at Appomattox Court House, Virginia, with General Robert E. Lee’s surrender on April 9, 1865.
Despite being a confederate general, the Union used my house as a headquarters and buried 2,111 soldiers from both sides in the gardens. Later it became Arlington cemetery. Who am I?
Robert E. Lee
From what direction did the Confederate army enter the battle of Gettysburg from? And from what direction did the Union?
Confederate came from the North and the Union came from South.
November 19, 1863 Lincoln gave a famous speech starting with the words " Four score and seven years ago our father's brought forth this continent..." what is the name of the speech?
Gettysburg Address
Major Union victory happend in the town of Vicksburg just the day before Gettysburg. This allowed the Union to control the Mississippi. Who was the general in charge of this victory?
Ulysses S. Grant. This 47 day siege ultimately divided the Confederate Army and led him to be promoted to be General of all Union Army in 1864.
This declaration was signed into law January 1st 1863. This allowed slaves in the confederate states to be free. This was the precursor to the 13th Amendment which made slavery illegal.
Emancipation Proclamation
I was a self-taught nurse during the Civil War and it inspired me to start the Red Cross in 1881. Who am I?
Clara Barton
Name all the reasons you can about why the Confederate army lost at Gettysburg.
1. Intelligence: J.E.B Stuart (Calvery) missing 2. Union had the high ground. 3.Missing Stonewall Jackson 3. Not well coordinated attacks 4. Charges gone wrong
Where was Lincoln shot? What is the name of the location?
Ford's Theater. It was during a play titled "Our American Cousin"
What was the last battle of the Civil War?
The Battle of Palmito Ranch. The last battle of the Civil War is considered to be the Battle of Palmito Ranch, fought on May 12 and 13, 1865, near Brownsville, Texas.
Who was Jefferson Davis and what happened to him after the War?
He was the President of the confederacy. After the war he was accused of treason, imprisoned for two years, and often turned down positions because he thought they were beneath them. He did finally hold a variety of positions and wrote his memoirs.