Confederacy
Union
Key Battles/People
Roles of Virginians
Miscellaneous
100
The confederacy represents which geographical region of the United States?
South
100
What geographical part of America did the Union represent?
The North
100

This battle was a sea battle that ended in a draw.

Battle of Norfolk/Hampton Roads. It involved the Monitor and the Merrimack.

100

Most men fought for the Confederate Army. Women supported the home and the men. Does this describe White Virginians, African American Virginians, or Indigenous People? 

White Virginians

100

Western and Eastern counties differed on their opinion of slavery. This led to...

The Formation of West Virginia

200
What is the economy of the South based on?
Agriculture
200

What was the economy in the north?

Industrial

200

This battle was a key victory for the Confederates. It gave them confidence in the war. Their leadership was key.

The Battle of Fredericksburg

200
What was the role of Native Americans?
Nuetral. Did not want to be involved.
200
Who was John Brown?
Abolitionist that led a raid on the US Arsenal in Harpers Ferry.
300

Why did the south want to continue the institution of slavery?

They felt that their agricultural economy needed slave labor.

300
Who was the President of the Union?
Abraham Lincoln
300
Who was Nat Turner?
Led a revolt against plantation owners in Virginia.
300

Some women provided labor for the Union Army. Some men fought for the Union Army. Some were forced to provide labor and raise crops for the Confederate Army. Does this describe White Virginians, African American Virginians, or Indigenous People? 

African Americans

300

What was the network of routes and safe houses that enslaved people used to run away to freedom in the North? 

The Underground Railroad

400
What does it mean to secede?
To leave.
400
Who was the main union general who took control of the confederate capital?
Grant
400
Where was the first major battle in the civil war?
Battle of Bull Run
400

Who general was responsible for the victory in Fredericksburg? 

Robert E. Lee

400

What was the capital of the confederacy?

Richmond, VA

500
Some southern states seceded to form...
The Confederate States of America
500
Did the North want the newly admitted states to be free, or slave states?
free states
500

What happened at Appomattox Court House?

General Robert E Lee surrendered (confederacy) to Ulysses S Grant (North).

500

Who was the Union General responsible for winning the war

Ulysses S. Grant

500

What was a person who wanted to end slavery called? 

Abolitionist

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