Vocabulary
The battle cry of the Confederate army was known as:
Rebel Yell
Loyal to the Union, became the 35th State
West Virginia
What was the single deadliest one-day battle in all of U.S. history?
Battle of Antietam
The Battle of Gettysburg accidentally becomes...
...the most famous battle of the Civil War
This was a military order that could free slaves in any area that was in rebellion.
Emancipation Proclamation
The Yankees, or Northern States army during the Civil War
Union Army
The catalyst, or start, of the Civil War:
Confederacy attack on Fort Sumter
TRUE/FALSE: During the Second Battle of Bull Run, the Rebels gained a victory.
If False, must rewrite as to be true
True
Lee’s army had dwindled down to just 27,000 men as a result of what event:
Siege of Petersburg
The trio of Union generals, fired by Lincoln, for not being effective enough against the Rebels:
MUST NAME ALL THREE
McClellan, Burnside, Hooker
Define: Emancipation
Setting free
What was an advantage the Southern States had during the war?
Had an influence on the world’s cotton market; had better officers
During this battle, Union forces were able to push the Confederates back into Mississippi and both sides lost a large number of soldiers:
Battle of Shiloh
During this, the Confederates marched directly into heavy Union fire.
Pickett's Charge
What was the purpose of the 13th Amendment?
It banned slavery, making the Emancipation Proclamation a reality.
Another name for the Confederate Army
Rebels
What advantages did the Northern States have during the Civil War? LIST AT LEAST 2
Had more factories and more money.
Had a larger population and more transportation options.
Had more railroads
Rebel General Thomas “Stonewall” Jackson got his nickname during this battle
The First Battle of Bull Run
TRUE/FALSE: Union General Ulysses S. Grant was hesitant to attack, while Union General George McClellan was taking forts and gaining ground.
If false, must re-write as true.
Union General George McClellan was hesitant to attack, while Union General Ulysses S. Grant was taking forts and gaining ground.
What happened when Lee and Grant met at Appomattox Court House?
Lee surrenders and accepts Grants terms
Explain how Ironclads were helpful during the Civil War.
By wrapping wooden ships in heavy chains the ships were better protected from enemy attacks.
What was true of both Northern and Southern armies during the Civil War?
Consisted of inexperienced volunteers.
What was the outcome of the Peninsula Campaign?
McClellan’s army was forced to retreat after suffering heavy losses.
What was the outcome of the Battle of Gettysburg?
Major victory for the Yankees and a turning point in the Civil War.
What were General Grant's terms for surrender?
Confederate soldiers to return home with their property and horses, but not their slaves.