DATES
In what year did the civil war begin?
1861
In 1861, Confederate troops began the civil war at Fort _____.
Sumter
Even though I opposed the secession, I declined Lincoln's request to lead the Union army and instead became a general in the Confederate army. Who am I?
Robert E. Lee
What was the name of the Southern Army?
The Confederates/the Confederacy
The withdrawal of 11 Southern states from the union in 1860 was called the ______.
Secession
When was the Battle of Antietam? (day, month, and year)
September 17th, 1862
Fort Sumter was located in which city and state?
Charleston, South Carolina
Who was the confederate president?
Caught in between the North and the South, Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, and Missouri were 4 slave states that decided NOT to join the confederacy. These states were known as______ ______.
Border States
The Confederacy thought that Great Britain would support them in the war because they depended on the South’s cotton supply. (Spoiler: Great Britain had plenty of their own cotton). This attempt to win foreign allies was known as ______ _______.
Cotton Diplomacy
On what day in 1862 did the Confederate general Robert E. Lee launch a series of clashes known as the Seven Day's Battles?
June 26th
Both the First and Second Battle of Bull Run, in which the Union army was defeated by the Confederates, were located in which city and state?
Manassas, Virginia
Thomas Jackson, a Confederate general, was given what nickname at the First Battle of Bull Run?
Stonewall
Who won the First and Second Battles of Bull run?
The Confederates
The Battle of Antietam, was also known as the Battle of _____?
Sharpsburg
In what year was the "Peninsular Campaign" launched?
1862
Union general Winfield Scott wanted to gain control of which river in order to divide the south?
the Mississippi river
I am a general of the Union army who slowly lead the "Peninsular Campaign" through the peninsula between James and York Rivers. Who am I?
George B. McClellan
In attempt to defeat the Union's strong navy, the Confederacy created a new type of warship called _____.
Ironclads
One of their advantages, which side had a greater number of railroad miles?
The North/the Union
After separating from Virginia, West Virginia joined the Union in what year?
1863
Captain George Fairfield was a part of the 7th regiment from which state?
Wisconsin (woo!)
I am a Union general who lead the battle in Manassas in July, 1861. Who am I?
Irvin Mcdowell
Which side won the battle that occurred in Maryland in September of 1862?
The North/the Union
Which battle was known for being the "bloodiest single-day battle of the Civil War"?
The Battle of Antietam