States
What was the most popular state on the west of the Mississippi River
Missouri
When did Abraham Lincoln run again for president?
1864
Who won the Civil War?
The Union
How did Missouri get involved in the Civil War?
It was a slave state... no, I'm not joking.
Is this war the deadliest war in American History?
...Yes
What was the first state to become a state two months after Abraham Lincoln's election?
South Carolina
When was Abraham Lincoln first elected?
November 6th, 1860
Fun Fact: He was elected thanks to the support he got from both the North and The West
The Deep-Seated Division of Slavery in the issue of slavery and all the questions about the state's own rights.
Did Missouri win the Civil War?
Technically No, white it was a border state and remained in the union it was deeply divided and was the site for a lot of significant battles. but it did play a part in the union's victory.
What is Missouri Nicknamed?
The "Show Me State"
What is one of the states surrounding Missouri?
Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, Oklahoma, Kansas, and Nebraska
The Civil War was caused because of Lincoln's Election. True or False?
False. While the Civil War didn't entirely start because of Lincoln's Victory. It was one of the primary reasons it broke out the following year, so it wasn't Lincoln's Fault.
How long did the Civil War last?
4 Years
How many soldiers from missouri were in the Civil War?
Somewhere around 200,000
Who was the Civil War between?
The Union and The Confederate States of America.
What is Missouri's most popular city?
Kansas City
Where did Abraham Lincoln Live?
Kentucky, Indiana, Springfield
How did about Two-Thirds of the soldiers in the Civil War die?
Disease
How many slaves were freed in Missouri at the end of the Civil War?
115,000
How old was the youngest soldier to fight in the Civil War?
8 Years Old. This 8-year-old boy was Edward Black/William Black, who served as a drummer boy
What were the names of the 6 states that followed suit after South Carolina's Success in 1861?
Mississippi, Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana, and Texas.
Who shot Abraham Lincoln
John Wikes Booth
How much percentage of the population died in the war
(Hint: It's lower than what you probably think)
2% (aka 620,000 Soldiers)
How many slaves were in Little Dixie, Missouri? (Little Dixie being the location where most of the slaves were stored)
About 50% or 60,311 Slaves
What did some of the soldiers report after the Battle of Shiloh
Their wounds were glowing in the dark