battles
The first major battle of the Civil War, also called First Manassas.
What was the First Battle of Bull Run?
This new technology allowed battlefield messages to be sent quickly over long distances.
What was the telegraph?
This president led the Union during the Civil War.
Who was Abraham Lincoln?
This battle became the bloodiest single day in American history.
What was the Battle of Antietam?
This song became one of the most famous marching songs of the Union Army.
What was the Battle Hymn of the Republic?
This Confederate president led the South.
Who was Jefferson Davis?
This three-day battle in Pennsylvania is often considered the turning point of the war.
What was the Battle of Gettysburg?
his state supplied more soldiers to the Union than any other state.
What was New York?
This Union general accepted the surrender of Confederate forces at Appomattox.
Who was Ulysses S. Grant?
This battle gave the Union control of the Mississippi River.
What was the Siege of Vicksburg?
Civil War soldiers commonly drank this hot beverage, which was often included in rations.
What is coffee?
This Confederate general was nicknamed "Stonewall."
Who was Thomas J. Jackson?
This final major campaign ended with Lee's surrender.
What was the Appomattox Campaign?
This holiday's modern traditions were influenced by ceremonies honoring Civil War soldiers who died in battle.
What is Memorial Day?
Who was Robert E. Lee?
This Confederate commander led the Army of Northern Virginia.