Although I was a Union General and briefly head of the Union army, I am more known for my facial hair which started a trend. A bridge was named after me at Antietam.
Who is General Burnside?
100
On September 17, 1862 McClellan and Lee clashed here, making it one of the bloodiest days not just of the war, but continues to be the largest one day casualty count in US history. No ground was gained.
What is Antietam?
100
Lincoln issued the Emancipation after this battle.
What is Antietam?
100
The man who killed President Lincoln.
Who is John Wilkes Booth?
100
In order to defeat the South, Both Generals Grant and Sherman believed they needed to engage in ________.
What is total war or conquest?
200
I was appointed the first head of the Union army. I spent more time preparing for battle than actually leading the army into battle. I was overly cautious and slow, even when I had the clear advantage. I could have won the war at Antietam but did not go after Lee's retreating army. I later challenged Lincoln for the Presidency.
Who is George McClellan?
200
This site was never intended for battle, just a place the two armies ran into each other as they went to get supplies. It was the turning point of the war and the last time Lee invaded the North.
What is Gettysburg?
200
In order to issue the Emancipation, Lincoln was able to go against the Constitution by using ____.
What are his war powers?
200
During the war, the Union did this to Robert E. Lee's home.
What is make the grounds a burying ground for Union soldiers?
200
General Lee surrendered to Grant here on April 9, 1845.
What is Appomattox Court House?
300
After President Lincoln was assassinated, I became President.
Who is Andrew Johnson?
300
Union victory here, secured complete control of the Mississippi River and split the Confederacy.
What is Vicksburg?
300
We were the first African American regiment to serve in the Civil War.
What is the Massachusetts 54th?
300
I can say the Civil War began in my front yard and ended in my living room.
Who is Wilmer McClean?
300
The Battle of Gettysburg is considered a turning point in the war because
What is Lee never again invaded the North, Lee lost too many people to replace.
400
Union General from Massachusetts, was in charge of the first part of Antietam (the cornfield) and was briefly in charge of the Union army. I also led the funeral procession to the cemetery where Lincoln was buried.
Who is General Joseph Hooker?
400
This battle was a victory for the Confederacy, but saw the loss of one of its greatest Generals.
What is Chancellorville?
400
Emancipation is seen as a military strategy because it ___.
What is prevented Europe from supporting the Confederacy?
400
It was this unlikely tactical maneuver that helped the North hold the Little Round Top and make the Confederates retreat from the hill.
What is move in a flank as a right angle?
400
Most of the city of _________ was destroyed in General Sherman's 700 mile march to the sea and path of destruction.
What is Atlanta?
500
The regiment who held the ground at Little Round Top in the Battle of Gettysburg. This was key in the Union winning that battle.
What is the 20th Maine?
500
The last part of the Battle of Gettysburg, this was essentially a suicide mission and a lost cause. The general afterwards referred to Lee as that old man who lost my regiment at Gettysburg.
What is Pickett's Charge?
500
Slavery ended in the United States when the ___ was passed.
What is the 13th Amendment to the Constitution?
500
He was supposed to go to the theater with President Lincoln but changed his mind at the last minute. He was also intended to be assassinated on that night.
Who is U.S. Grant?
500
Lincoln created this National Holiday in November of 1863 as a day of reflection and prayer and doing something else...