Events Leading to the
Civil War
Civil War
The increase of cotton production lead to the increase of what in Arkansas?
Slavery
Who was the Commander of the Confederate Army at the Battle of Pea Ridge?
Earl Van Dorn
Who was the first commander to die in the Battle of Pea Ridge
Benjamin McCulloch
What book was written that inspired many Northerner's to become Abolitionists?
Uncle Tom's Cabin
Who was the Commander of the Union Army at the Battle of Pea Ridge?
Samuel R. Curtis
Which battle took place after Thomas Hindman was sent to Northwest Arkansas to gain back that land?
The Battle of Prairie Grove
During the Second Secession Convention, what was the final vote of members for deciding whether they would secede or not?
69-1
Who was the Governor of Arkansas at the start of the Civil War?
Henry Rector
What region of battle did the battles in Arkansas take place in?
The Trans-Mississippi Region
After which event did Governor Rector refuse to send troops to fight against the Southern States?
Battle of Fort Sumter
Who was the Union General at the Battle of Prairie Grove?
James G. Blunt
What was the Union attempt to take Louisiana and Arkansas from the Confederates?
The Camden Expedition
When was the Arsenal Incident and what was it?
February of 1861
A group of pro-secessionists tried to gain control of a Federal arsenal in Little Rock.
Who was the Union General who took control of Little Rock?
Frederick Steele
What were the two goals for the Confederates in Arkansas?
1. Capture Missouri and St. Louis
2. Take control of the Mississippi River