Important Battles
Which battle lasted 7 days?
Seven Days Battle
Who was president during the war (Union)?
Abraham Lincoln
When did the Civil War begin?
April 12, 1861
What caused the Civil War to start?
Differences between the free and slave states over the prohibition of slavery.
How many days did the Battle of Gettysburg last?
3 days
What color were the Union soldiers uniforms?
Blue
When did the Civil War end?
April 9, 1865
Did African Americans fight in the Civil War?
Yes; in segregated regiments
Which battle was the bloodiest single day of the Civil War?
Battle of Antietam
Who was the most important general of the Confederates?
Robert E. Lee
When was the Emancipation Proclamation signed into law/became official?
January 1, 1863
How far did the cannons shoot?
One to two miles away.
What two battles could be considered the turning points of the Civil War?
Battle of Gettysburg and the Battle of Vicksburg.
Who delivered the Gettysburg Address?
Abraham Lincoln
When was the Gettysburg Address delivered?
November 19, 1863
How many soldiers died during the Civil War?
about 620,000
What battle did General "Stonewall" Jackson get shot by his own men in?
Battle of Chancellorsville
Who were the lead generals on both sides in the Battle of Fair Oaks?
General McClellan (North) vs. General Joseph E. Johnston (South)
When did the First Battle of Bull Run begin?
July 21, 1861
How many total battles were there?
10,500 battles