Civil War Review

Battles

100

September 17, 1862- Bloodiest day of the Civil War, led to the Emancipation Proclamation

Antietam

200

This battle was a major turning point in July 1863, because it was the furthest north Robert E Lee ever got

Gettysburg

300

This appropriately named battle lasted from June 26-July 2, 1862

Seven Days Battle

400

This battle was a vicious confederate victory against Ambrose Burnside

Fredericksburg

500

This was the first major battle in the western theater, April 6-7, 1862

Shiloh

Leaders

100

This was the Confederate General of the Army of Northern Virginia for the entire war

General Robert E. Lee

200

This general was known for being determined, stubborn, callous, and winning the war for the Union (first and last name)

Ulysses S. Grant

300

This man got his nickname at First Bull Run when he refused to move from his position and pushed the Union back

"Stonewall" Jackson

400

This Union General was fired after his failure to pursue the Confederate Army after Antietam

George McClellan

500

This General organized the Trail of Tears, and was the Union General who masterminded the Anaconda Plan, a plan to cut off the South from the rest of the world until they had to surrender.

Winfield Scott

Locations

100

Gettysburg

Pennsylvania

200

Petersburg

Virginia

300

Vicksburg

Mississippi

400

Manassas

Virginia

500

Sharpsburg

Maryland

Consequences

100

After this battle, the war was over

Petersburg

200

After this early battle, everyone realized that the war was going to be a lot longer, harder, and bloodier than they'd anticipated.

First Bull Run

300

This battle resulted in the Union control of most deep southern railroads, the Mississippi river, and a major town. May 18-July 4, 1863

Siege of Vicksburg

400

This battle resulted in the death of Stonewall Jackson and was a vicious Confederate victory against "Fighting Joe" Hooker- May 2-6, 1863

Chancellorsville

500

This battle resulted only in the death of thousands, fought between Grant and Lee, where no land was won or lost. May 31-June 12

Cold Harbor

Effects

100

This political party (led by Lincoln) was born

Republicans

200

because of this document in 1863, slaves in rebel states were freed

Emancipation Proclamation

300

After the Civil War, this entity had the most power (Court, federal gov, state gov, mayor, etc.)

Federal Government

400

Slaves were officially freed in THIS amendment

13th

500

Shortage of bills in the Civil War led to the first printing of more modern money, called THIS

greenbacks