Who was the leader of the United States of America during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
100
What President was in charge during Reconstruction?
Andrew Johnson
100
Where was the attack that started the war?
Fort Sumter (South Carolina)
100
What state is Gettysburg in?
Pennsylvania
100
Name at least one advantage the North had in the Civil War.
More factories, Greater amount of soldiers, better railroads, more/better technology.
200
Who led the Confederate States of America?
Jefferson Davis
200
What is guaranteed by the 14th amendment?
Citizenship (made former slaves into citizen)
200
What was the first official battle of the Civil War?
The Battle of Bull Run
200
What Confederate general lost him arm and his life right before Gettysburg?
General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson
200
Name at least ONE advantage the South had during the Civil War.
King Cotton, First Rate Generals, Motivated Soldiers protecting their homeland.
300
Who is the Union general associated with "total war" and marching through Georgia, South Carolina, and North Carolina?
General William Tecumseh Sherman
300
What are the laws that restricted the rights of African Americans?
Black Codes
300
What battle did the Union win but their head general, George McClellan was fired?
Battle of Antietam
300
Why did Confederate soldiers go into Gettysburg in the first place?
Shoes
300
What battle was the bloodiest day in U.S. history?
The Battle of Antietam
400
Who was the leader of the Confederate army?
General Robert E. Lee
400
What is the Compromise of 1877 responsible for?
Ending Reconstruction
400
Which battle was a turning point for the north?
The Battle of Gettysburg
400
How many days did the Battle of Gettysburg last?
Three (3)
400
What event led to the Southern states seceding and forming the Confederacy?
The Election of President Lincoln
500
What Union general was friends with General Sherman and kept Confederate General Robert E. Lee busy in Virginia while General Sherman was on his march?
Ulysses S. Grant
500
What is guaranteed by the 15th Amendment?
The right to vote for all races.
500
Name 2 of the places Sherman attacked/had a battle.
Atlanta, Savannah, Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia.
500
What speech did President Lincoln give shortly after the battle?