The Politics of War
Turning Points
Famous & Forgotten Speeches
Ending the War
Dates and Faces
200
What battle was the single bloodiest day in all of US history? (most deaths)
Antietam
200
Why was Vicksburg considered a turning point battle?
It was one of the last 2 major southern strongholds on the Mississippi River.
200
What famous speech did Lincoln give in November of 1863?
The Gettysburg Address
200
What successful man did Lincoln appoint has head General of all Union forces towards the end of the war?
Ulysses Grant
200
What type of facial hair is named after Union General Ambrose Burnside, who is pictured below?
The sideburns
400
What poor decision did McClellan make at Antietam, and what was Lincoln's response?
Wouldn't pursue Lee even though Lee retreated
Lincoln fired him
400
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How did Grant conquer Vicksburg?
400
Why did Lincoln give his famous speech at Gettysburg?
To dedicate a new cemetery to the fallen soldiers at the Battle of Gettysburg
400
What is "Total War"?
Waging war against civilian as well as military targets.
400
On what date (day-month-year) did Lincoln issue the Emmancipation Proclamation?
January 1st, 1863
600
Give one example of draft corruption in the North and one in the South.
North: You could pay someone to take your place
South: People who owned 20+ slaves were exempt from the draft.
600
What was the most significant turning point battle of the Civil War?
Gettysburg
600
Is the following statement about the speeches given at the Gettysburg TRUE or FALSE?
The 2-hour speech > the 2-minute speech
False
600
In what state was the "march to the sea," and which General led it?
Georgia, William Tecumseh Sherman
600
Who is this man, who ran against Lincoln for president, in 1864?
George McClellan
800
Why was Lincoln accused of violating the Constitution, AND what Supreme Court Justice ordered Lincoln to stop?
He suspended Habeas Corpus (kept Merryman in jail without a trial)
Roger Taney
800
Describe what happened on day 3 at Gettysburg.
Lee ordered an assault on the middle of the Union line. The troops marched across a mile of open fields and were decimated by cannon fire - EPIC FAIL
800
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What happened "Four score and twenty years ago?"
800
Give 3 examples of how "Total War" was exercised in the "march to the sea."
seized livestock/food, destroyed homes, barns, railroads, telegraph lines, and any food that couldn't be taken with the Union army
800
The Civil War lasted from what month and year to what month and year?
April, 1861 to April 1865
1000
What two things did the Emancipation actually declare?
1. Slaves in the Confederacy were free
2. Blacks could serve in the military
1000
Describe what happened on day 2 at Gettysburg. What Colonel became famous for saving the entire Union army?
Lee's troops attacked hills on both ends of the Union line. At Little Round Top, the 20th Maine held off repeated attacks, finally led a bayonet charge when they ran out of bullets. (Joshua Chamberlain)
1000
Fill in the blanks: "Four score and seven years ago, our ___ brought forth upon this continent a new ___, conceived in ____, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are ____ _____."
fathers... nation.... liberty.... created equal
1000
What caused the Civil War to end, and where did this happen?
General Lee surrendered to General Grant, at Appomattox Court House, VA
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Besides being military leaders in the Civil War, what else do these four men have in common?
Great facial hair!