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What made Civil War rifles more deadly than earlier weapons?
They were more accurate, had greater range, and could be loaded faster.
What was the bloodiest day of the Civil War?
The Battle of Antietam.
Which general was cautious and well-dressed?
George McClellan.
What were ironclads, and how did they change naval warfare?
Ironclads were warships covered in iron plates; cannon fire bounced off them.
What was the outcome of the Battle of Shiloh?
The Union gained control of western Tennessee and part of the Mississippi River.
What was the result of McClellan’s delay in attacking near Richmond?
It gave Confederates time to reinforce and stop the Union advance.
Which two ironclads fought to a draw in 1862?
The Union’s Monitor and the Confederacy’s Merrimack.
Why was the capture of New Orleans important?
It helped the Union control the entire Mississippi River.
How did Grant's leadership style differ from McClellan’s?
Grant was aggressive and took risks; McClellan hesitated.