Robert E Lee
Before the Civil War, Robert E Lee won distinction as a captain, in this war.
What was the Mexican War?
Grant's success doing this thing in Illinois helped begin to establish his authority in the beginning of the Civil War.
What is training newly volunteered soldiers?
This battle is seen as the cause of the Emancipation Proclamation.
What was the battle of Antietam/Sharpsburg?
This union general's defense at Nashville in 1864 destroyed the army of Tennessee.
Who was George 'Rock of Chickamauga' Thomas?
This general was criticized for allowing his cavalry to get out of touch with Lee during the Battle of Gettysburg, leading to the Confederate loss.
Who was James Stuart?
After graduating West Point, Robert E. Lee eventually became this person's top military advisor.
Who was Jefferson Davis?
This battle, where one of the most famous photos of Grant was taken, is the bloodiest battle he fought, resulting in a photo known for showing physical exhaustion.
What is the battle of Cold Harbor?
Jackson's death in the Chancellorsville Battle, lead to the promotion of this leader to Corps Commander.
Who was A.P. Hill?
George Mead is credited with this correct decision in the Battle of Gettysburg.
What is holding the high ground?
This general's defensive strategy in Atlanta was to retreat giving up territory but preserving his army's strength. It was condemned to failure, as Sherman's army didn't make a mistake.
Who was Joseph E. Johnston?
This 1862 battle happened in General Lee's homeland.
What was the battle of Antietam/Sharpsburg?
Amid rumors of this, Ulysses S Grant left the army during the Mexican War.
What is heavy drinking?
This Confederate calvary commander flanked Union forces in the Seven Days' battles.
Who was James 'Jeb' Stuart?
This calvary commander is credited with clearing a valley referenced in John Denver's 'Country Roads.'
Who was Philip Sheridan?
This general was mistakenly shot by his own troops in a Virginia battle, with his death being seen as an irreplaceable loss.
Who was Thomas 'Stonewall' Jackson?
Robert E Lee was born into a family who farmed this crop.
What is tobacco?
At this battle, upon receiving a Confederate proposal for surrender, Grant wrote back that the only acceptable surrender would be, "Unconditional and immediate surrender."
What was the battle of Fort Donelson?
Lee's attacks in these battles caused the retreat of Union forces to the Virginia Peninsula, preserving the life existence of the confederacy.
What were the Seven Days Battles?
This general led a southern march to make the Confederacy feel the pain of the civil war.
Who was William Sherman?
This leader, with an equine nickname, fought in the Battle of the Wilderness.
Who was James E Longstreet?
Robert E Lee's acknowledgement of the Confederacy's disadvantages lead him to support and lead bold offenses to push the Union into this.
What is a compromise peace deal?
What is a peace treaty?
This general inspired Grant's habit of never wearing a sword.
Who was Zachary Taylor?
William Sherman, who is regarded as the first modern general, is named by his middle name after a chief of this tribe.
Who were the Shawnee?
General McClellan has this profession between working in the Mexican War and being a Union General in the Civil War.
What is railroad/civil engineering?
In June of 1862, this leader commanded an army in the field for the first time at the battle of Richmond.
Who was Robert E Lee?