Major Battles
North or South
True or False
Terms
Famous People
100
At which battle did Northerners pack picnics and go down to watch, what they thought would be a Northern victory. However, they were very wrong!
At the BATTLE OF BULL RUN, Northerners packed picnics and went down to watch, what they thought would be a Northern victory.
100
This region had all the cotton plantations.
The South was the region that had all the cotton plantations.
100
The Emancipation Proclamation allowed battling states to continue having slavery. (If False, make the statement True for Bonus Green Sheets points!)
That is FALSE! The Emancipation Proclamation PROHIBITED battling states from continuing slavery during the war.
100
What is a Cotton Gin? *Double Points* Who invented the cotton gin?
A machine that quickly separates the cotton fibers from the seeds. *Eli Whitney invented the cotton gin.*
100
Who was president during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln was President during the Civil War.
200
This was the bloodiest one-day battle in Civil War history.
The bloodiest one-day battle in Civil War history was the Battle of Antietam.
200
Which region was named the "Union," during the war?
The North region was named the "Union" during the war.
200
Around 30,000 people died in the Civil War! (If False, make the statement True for Bonus Green Sheets points!)
This is FALSE!! More than 600,000 people died in the Civil War!
200
What was Fort Sumter? *Bonus points on Green Sheets* What State is Fort Sumter located?
Fort Sumter was fort where Confederates first fired against the Union... which started the Civil War! *Fort Sumter is located in North Carolina.*
200
Who led more than 300 African Americans to freedom through a secret way of escaping the south?
Harriet Tubman led more than 300 African Americans to freedom through the Underground Railroad.
300
More soldiers were killed in this battle than in any other battle.
More soldiers were killed in the BATTLE OF GETTYSBURG than in any other battle.
300
Which region used the 'Conda Plan? *Double Points* Explain the strategy behind the 'Conda Plan. How did it work?
The North used the 'Conda Plan. *The 'Conda Plan (or Anaconda Plan) had Northern Troops surround the South and its ports to squeeze and divide the Confederate armies and resources.*
300
Abraham Lincoln was killed AFTER the war ended. (If False, make the statement True for Bonus Green Sheets points!)
This is TRUE!
300
What is malice?
Malice is anger and hatred towards something or someone.
300
Who was John Wilkes Booth and why is he famous?
John Wilkes Booth was an actor and supporter of the Confederacy. He is known most for shooting and killing President Lincoln.
400
"Four score and seven years ago..." was the beginning of a speech that honored the soldiers from which battle?
"Four score and seven years ago" began a speech that was given by Lincoln to honor soldiers from the Battle of Gettysburg.
400
The Battle of Gettysburg took place in which region?
The Battle of Gettysburg took place in the North.
400
General Grant surrendered to General Lee, ending the war in 1865. (If False, make the statement True for Bonus Green Sheets points!)
This is FALSE! General LEE surrendered to General GRANT, ending the war in 1865.
400
Use the term "tariffs" correctly in a sentence.
(Answers will vary)
400
How many black soldiers won the Congressional Medal of Honor for fighting bravely in the Civil War?
Twenty black soldiers won the Medal of Honor for fighting bravely in the Civil War.
500
This was the first major NAVAL battle of the Civil War and took place in Virginia.
The HAMPTON ROADS BATTLE was the first major naval battle of the Civil War and took place in Virginia.
500
At the beginning of the war, this region had extremely talented leaders, including Robert E. Lee and Stonewall Jackson.
At the beginning of the war, the SOUTH had extremely talented leaders.
500
The Emancipation Proclamation abolished slavery throughout the entire country. (If False, make the statement True for Bonus Green Sheets points!)
This is FALSE! The 13TH AMENDMENT abolished slavery throughout the entire country.
500
Explain the "scorched earth policy."
The "scorched earth policy" was a strategy devised by General Grant to burn all the fields and farmlands in one area of the South, so it's soldiers would go hungry.
500
Who was Mary Todd married to?
Mary Todd was married to Abraham Lincoln.
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