Slavery
Why was it illegal to teach slaves to read or write?
To prevent rebellions and escape
What happened after the battle of Gettysburg to improve morale?
The Gettysburg Address
Who was Ulysses S. Grant?
Ulysses S. Grant was the 18th president of the United States following his success as military commander in the American Civil War.
What was the most famous battle during the Civil War?
Battle of Gettysburg
Where did the Battle of Antietam take place?
Maryland
Where and when did slavery start in America?
In Jamestown, Virginia in 1619.
What state did the Battle of Shiloh take place at?
Tennessee
What law required escaped slaves in the North to be returned to enslavement in the South?
Fugitive Slave Law
Why were Western nations more likely to support the North in the Civil War?
They ended slavery
Why is the 1st Battle of Bull Run important?
First land battle of the Civil War
Which president abolished slavery?
Abe Lincoln
What was the original motivation of the North in the Civil War?
To keep the Union together
During the Civil War, the most common cause of death was ______.
Infection or disease
Who was the first Civil War General?
Robert E. Lee
Where did the South surrender, ending the Civil War?
Appomattox Court House