GETTYSBURG
IMPORTANT LEADERS
BATTLES
OFF THE BATTLEFIELD
EXTRA
100
The Battle of Gettysburg was fought over how many days?
What is three days.
100
The Confederate General who was absent during the first two days of the Battle of Gettysburg. His absence caused the Confederates to fight "blind", and played a large role in their eventual defeat in the battle.
Who is JEB Stuart
100
The name of the first real battle of the Civil War. The Union out-numbered the Confederates early on, but were driven back by the Confederates who were led by Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson. Both armies were extremely disorganized during the battle.
What is the first Battle of Bull Run
100
This document freed all the slaves in the rebelling states. President Lincoln did this to hurt the Confederate war effort as well as persuading foreign countries against assisting the Confederates. Slaves were still permitted in the border states.
What is the Emancipation Proclamation
100
This nation that fought in the Civil War possessed the better generals. Because they had better military leaders this side was able to succeed very often during the early parts of the war.
What is the Confederate States of America
200
The General who disagreed with Robert E. Lee's Gettysburg strategy.
Who is James Longstreet
200
The President of the United States during the Civil War. This President struggled to find the right general to lead the Union army, as he made several changes over the four year war. During the war he expanded the powers of the Presidency and was unpopular for some of his policies that limited individual's rights.
Who is Abraham Lincoln
200
This was the first event of the Civil War. Confederates attacked this fort in the Harbor of Charleston. Although there were no casualties on either side, this event was the last straw and led to the Civil War.
What is the Battle of Fort Sumter
200
These two European countries considered helping out the Confederates because they needed Southern cotton badly. However after the Emancipation Proclamation they decided to stay out of the war because they did not want to support slavery by helping out the Confederacy.
Who is Great Britain and France
200
This Mississippi city was very important to the western theater of the Civil War. Located on the Mississippi River this city was the last thing that stood between the Union controlling the entire Mississippi River. After a forty-seven day siege the Confederates finally surrendered the city.
What is Vicksburg
300
This important military strategy allowed the Union to place their cannons in a strategic position. Also this location allowed the Union to see the Confederates movements. The Union fought very hard to obtain this location on the first day.
What is the "higher ground".
300
This man was the top General for the Confederate States of America. Although out manned and with inferior supplies, this General helped lead the Confederates to several victories early on in the war. If it was not for crushing defeats at Antietam and Gettysburg perhaps he would have been able to win the war for the Confederacy
Who is Robert E. Lee
300
This was the name of the campaign that was led by General Sherman through the state of Georgia. Sherman led a "total war" against the state of Georgia, targeting not only the Confederate military but all people and industries that supported the Southern war effort. Sherman's tactics were extremely controversial.
What is the March To The Sea
300
The name of the Union strategy during the Civil War. Similar to the animal it is named after, the strategy was to choke out the Confederacy. Southern ports were blockaded, the Mississippi and Ohio rivers were targeted, and the south was invaded in several directions.
What is the anaconda plan
300
This major Georgia city was the first target on Sherman's March to the Sea
What is Atlanta
400
The name of important strategic location that was fought at on the second day of the Battle of Gettysburg. This location provided the high ground for whatever army controlled the territory. Devil's Den, the Angle, and the stream were all locations that were fought at before the fighting moved to this important location.
What is Little Round Top
400
This man would eventually become the Commanding General of the Union Army. After successfully leading the Union in the western theater, President Lincoln appointed this General to the top position. This General eventually defeated Robert E. Lee and his Army of Northern Virginia.
Who is Ulysses S. Grant
400
The name of the important battle that cost the Confederates many men. This was Lee's first attempt at invading the north. The Union army found Lee's plans wrapped around cigars. This battle occurred in Maryland and its gruesome results shocked the nation.
What is the Battle of Antietam
400
The name of the Confederate run prison camp where thousands of Union soldiers died from the terrible conditions.
What is Andersonville
400
This nation in the Civil War had more people, better military equipment, and better transportation. Although they possessed this advantage they struggled often during the early parts of the Civil War.
What is the United States of America
500
The name of the frontal assault that resulted in the Confederates losing thousands of men. Robert E. Lee miscalculated the Union position and the Confederates were massacred as they marched across a mile long field. The Confederates would go on to lose the battle and the tide had changed in the war.
What is Pickett's Charge
500
The first and only President of the Confederate States of America. This man was blamed for his weak leadership skills that contributed to the Confederate defeat. He often complained the he did not have the power to lead the country and win the war.
Who is Jefferson Davis
500
The name of the battle where General Lee was badly defeated towards the end of war. Now completely surrounded and out of resources Lee would surrender to Grant in the town which has the same name of the battle.
What is the Battle of Appomattox Court House
500
This term describes how people view people and events. Past experiences and current conditions help shape this concept. Both the people in the Union and the Confederacy held this concept and this concept revealed why people were fighting and what they were fighting for.
What is perspective
500
This was the name of General Grant's campaign that ultimately brought an end to the Civil War. Grant would attack the Confederates throughout Virginia until they were completely surrounded by Union forces. Low on men and supplies General Lee was forced to surrender at Appomattox Court House.
What is the Overland Campaign
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