Battles and facts of the Civil War
True or false. During the Battle of Bull Run or First Manassas, spectators showed up to picnic near the battlefield?
True! Many spectators came from Washington to watch the battle, thinking it would be over quickly.
Who won during the seige of Vicksburg?
"Union victory. After a 47-day siege, Lt. Gen. John C. Pemberton’s Confederate troops surrendered to Gen. Ulysses S. Grant. With the Union victory at Gettysburg just a day before, Vicksburg marked a turning point in the fortunes of the Union army."
Who commanded the Army of Northern Virginia?
Robert E Lee
What document begins with "Four score and seven years ago"?
The Gettysburg Address
What does the Bonnie Blue flag represent?
Secession
True or false. The Confederate South named battles after bodies of water?
False. The Confederate South named battles after neaby towns and the Union named battles after bodies of water. This is the reason for many battles having two names.
Fill in the missing word:
"_____________ is the key! The war can never be brought to a close until that key is in our pocket." -Abraham Lincoln
Vicksburg
Who invented the cotton gin?
Eli Whitney
True or false: South Carolina wrote a Declaration of Independence declaring independence from the Union.
True! South Carolina Declaration of Independence was adopted December 24, 1860
Describe the principle of Valor and give an example of how you've seen it in your life today.
Great courage in the face of danger, especially in battle.
Grant, Sheridan, Meade, Sherman, McClellan, or Butler
Who won the Battle of Fredericksburg?
Confederate win
Who wrote the book Uncle Tom’s Cabin?
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Which document does this excerpt come from?
The words "people of the United States" and "citizens" are synonymous terms, and mean the same thing. They both describe the political body who...form the sovereignty, and who hold the power and conduct the Government through their representatives...The question before us is, whether the class of persons described in the plea in abatement (people of African ancestry) compose a portion of this people, and are constituent members of this sovereignty?
Dred Scott Decision
March 6, 1857
What is the song "Go Down Moses about?"
Calling for the freedom of the slaves.
What event started the Civil War?
Fort Sumter. This occurred on April 12, 1861
True or false, naval artillery was removed from maritime ships to aid in the bombing of Vicksburg
True! This was to put the Confederates under maximum pressure.
Name at least two Civil War Confederate Generals
Forrest, Lee, Jackson, Hood, Pickett, or Johnston
What was the letter home from Sullivan Ballou all about?
Last letter from Major Sullivan Ballou to his wife leading up to the Battle of Bull Run. He died one week after he wrote the letter.
Which side used the "Stars and Bars" flag in the Civil War?
Confederate Army
Name the border states of the Civil War
Delaware, Maryland, Kentucky, and Missouri
During the Seige of Vicksburg, where did the civilians live?
It is estimated that 2,000 civilians were trapped in the city during this siege. To escape the constant bombardment, they lived in underground in man-made caves.
Share at least one fact about the Battle of Antietam
Battle of Antietam: September 17, 1862
Deadliest one-day battle in American military history
Union victory
"Lee invaded Maryland in September 1862 with a full agenda. He wanted to move the focus of fighting away from the South and into Federal territory. Victories there could lead to the capture of the Federal capital in Washington, D.C. Confederate success could also influence impending Congressional elections in the North and persuade European nations to recognize the Confederate States of America."
What was the Emancipation Proclamation, and who wrote it?
The Emancipation Proclamation was an executive order issued by Abraham Lincoln on January 1, 1863. This proclamation proclaims the freedom of slaves in the ten Confederate states.
Name one battle we discussed last week.
Shiloh or Antietam