Important Dates
What date did the Civil War start?
12th April 1861
Who was Jefferson Davis?
The president of the Confederate States of America
What was the most common gun used in the Civil War?
The Springfield
What was the first conflict of the Civil War?
Fort Sumter
When did the Civil War end?
9th April 1865
Who was Robert E. Lee
Confederate Army General
What is a Gatling Gun?
A six-barrel gun that could be wheeled onto a battle field
What was the turning point of the Civil War?
The Battle of Gettysburg
When was Abraham Lincoln elected president?
Ulysses S. Grant
Standing shoulder to shoulder, one shooting, one loading
Who won the first Battle of Bull Run?
Confederates
When was the First Battle of Bull Run?
21st July 1861
Who was Harriet Tubman?
A former slave in the Southern States who went on to free over 700 slaves
What was the name of the sword soldiers used in the Civil War?
A cavalry sabre
How many casualties were there in the battle at Shiloh, Tennessee?
23,000
When did Abraham Lincoln issue the Emancipation Proclamation?
1st January 1863
What was Thomas Jackson's nickname?
Stonewall
How much did it cost to make a Springfield rifle?
$20
What battle caused Abraham Lincoln to change his perspective on the war?
The Battle of Antietam