Weapons
This was the weapon most commonly used by soldiers during the Civil War
What is a Spencer Rifle
General McDowell moved union troops to Bull Creek and fought the confederates during this battle
What is the first battle of Bull Run
This general led a new army in the east
Who is George McClellan?
State where the Gettysburg Address was given
Where is Pennsylvania?
This document declared that all slaves in Confederate-controlled territory were free.
What is the Emancipation Proclamation?
Used during the war as more of a status symbol than a weapon. Does not require ammunition.
What is a sword (Saber)?
This battle lasted less than 1 hour with 6,000 confederate deaths and about 1,500 Union Deaths
What was Pickett's Charge
Lincoln's running mate in the election of 1864
Who was Andrew Johnson?
State where Sherman's March to the Sea took place
Where is Georgia?
Fast ships that were made to overcome lanes of ships stopping supplies from reaching port.
What are blockade runners?
Big barrel like thing that shoots big speres about 4 times per minute
What is a cannon?
This battle was fought at the same place as another battle, also called the 2nd battle of Manassas
What was the 2nd battle of Bull Run
At the second battle of Bull Run, this general raided Popes Headquarters while he was absent
True or False: The Union controlled all of the Mississippi River, except for Chancelorsville, Virginia
What is False?
Place where McClellan launched a massive attack across the river
What is Antietam Creek?
Used during the war and shot explosive shells
What is a mortar?
Lee split his troops and beat the Union soldiers in this battle. Also, the battle in which the Confederate Soldiers accidentally killed Stonewall Jackson
What was the Battle of Chancellorsville?
One of the most famous nurses of her time. Born in Massachusetts
Who is Clara Barton?
What city and state did the Battle of Antietam take place
Where is Sharpsburg Maryland?
He assassinated President Lincoln
Who is John Wilkes Booth?
This weapon rose above surrounding trees to help people report when the enemy was coming.
What is a manned balloon?
What was Antietam?
This admiral devised a plan that with aid of land forces helped capture New Orleans
Who is David Farragot?
City where a major Confederate victory took place in Virginia
Date that Stonewall Jackson got his nickname
When is July 21, 1861?