The Road to the Civil War
This was an order that freed the enslaved in the Confederate States
What is the Emancipation Proclamation?
This person founded the Red Cross.
Who is Clara Barton?
This battle was the first battle of the Civil War.
What is the Battle of Fort Sumter?
After this battle, the soldiers thought it cowardly to leave wounded behind to be captured, so they went back to carry them to safety.
What is the Battle of Savage's Station?
This person was chosen to be the president of the Confederate States.
Who is Jefferson Davis?
He was a self-taught lawyer, worked as a shopkeeper, and later in life became our nation's 16th president.
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
This person was relieved of his duty by Pres. Lincoln, because of his very cautious nature.
Who is General McClellan?
This battle lasted three days and was led by Generals Lee and Meade. This battle was the deadliest battle of the Civil War.
What is the Battle of Gettysburg?
The word for a soldier who leaves their post without permission and does not return.
What is a deserter?
This general from Louisiana ordered the first shot on Fort Sumter.
Who is P.G.T. Beauregard?
This person was a nurse, was enslaved, and helped free other enslaved Africans by leading through the Underground Railroad.
Who is Harriet Tubman?
This person was enslaved, but purchased his freedom and became an abolitionist. He advised Pres. Lincoln on matters of freedom, which resulted in the 13th and 14th amendments being passed.
Who is Frederick Douglass?
This battle was the first major battle of the Civil War, which the Confederate Army named the victor.
What is the first Battle of Bull Run?
This is the place that Willie and his Pa are from.
What is Vermont?
This person is the author of Mr. Lincoln's Drummer.
Who is G. Clifton Wisler?
These were known as stations on the Underground Railroad.
What are barns/houses?
This person worked in espionage under the alias of Franklin Thompson.
Who is Sarah Emma Edmonds?
Generals Lee and McClellan led this battle. The Union Army found Lee's plan and was able to force the Confederate Army to retreat.
What is the Battle of Antietam?
Willie met this person when he went to camp to deliver uniforms.
Who is Julian Scott?
The age of Willie Johnston when he joined the war.
What is 10 years old?
This book opened the world's eyes to the practice of slavery.
What is Uncle Tom's Cabin?
This person led Confederate troops during the battles of Manassas, Antietam, and Fredericksburg. He was given a nickname due to his ability to appear statue-like.
Who is Gen. Stonewall Jackson?
The Confederate Army captured the Merrimack during this battle. The Monitor was then created by the Union Army, and two days of fighting ensued. This battle had no winner or loser.
What is the Battle of the Ironclads?
This person was chosen to be the drummer for President Lincoln's inspection.
Who is Willie Johnston?
This person was the author of Uncle Tom's Cabin.
Who is Harriet Beecher Stowe?