Technology
What was the name of the bullet used?
Minie Ball
What were the biggest killers of the Civil War?
Infection and Disease
Cotton
The minie ball is accurate up to _ yards?
600
What was a common treatment for a gunshot wound?
Amputation
The South had more _ colleges than the North.
Military
The _ was used to send messages at great distances.
Telegraph
An experienced doctor could perform an amputation in _ minutes.
10
General _ was in charge of the Confederate Army.
Robert E Lee
Abe Lincoln utilized _ as a weapon against the South. It allowed Northern troops to travel distances faster and allowed rapid resupply for troops on the frontline.
Trains
Clara Barton founded the _.
Red Cross
Name three advantages the North had over the South.
May vary:
Railroads
Industry
Better communication
Describe the importance of the Morse Code.
Will vary: Morse Code is a standardized method of transmitting information. It allows a message to be partially encrypted as well.
How did Clara Barton improve how wounded soldiers would be treated?
Barton brought up her three army wagons loaded with bandages and other medical supplies. And organized able-bodied men to perform first aid, carry water and prepare food for the wounded. While the battle raged, she and her helpers brought relief and hope to soldiers on the field.
What was the significance of the Emancipation Proclamation?
Will vary:
The Emancipation Proclamation has multiple significant impacts. The first is the increase in troops for the North because people who realized what it meant if the North won became more invested in the fight. Additionally, this caused more slaves in the South to flee to the North, impacting the economic power of the South. Lastly, it was meant to set the tone for the start of Reconstruction.