The Generals
Lincoln would fire this general because of "the slows" and failing to act.
General George McClellan
The first major military engagement of the war, fought in Virginia. It was won by the CSA under General Joseph Johnston.
1st Bull Run
Manassas
Lincoln's goal in 1861, after being elected President was this.
To Preserve the Union
This older general developed the initial Union battle plan, "The Anaconda Plan".
Winfield Scott
The greatest advantage of the South at the start of the War would be...
Its generals
A great CSA Calvary Commander, he once attacked General Pope due to the loss of his favorite hat.
JEB Stuart
Robert E. Lee's greatest victory was here over US General "Fighting Joe" Hooker.
Chancellorsville
The US victory at Antietam gave Lincoln the opportunity to issue this, making the slavery issue a major part of the war effort.
The Emancipation Proclamation
This side felt like it was more important to fight a defensive war, eventually making the other side give up the fight and go home.
The Confederacy
The South believed that Great Britain would recognize it and come to its aid because of...
Their dependence on cotton for their factories.
His victories at Ft. Donalson, Ft. Henry and Vicksburg eventually won him promotion to the General of the Army of the Potomac for the Union.
US Grant
This battle, in Pennsylvania, was a major turning point of the War. General Lee was looking for shoes.
General George Meade led the US troops to victory.
Gettysburg
What was the immediate result of Lincoln's election in 1860?
Seven States seceded from the Union.
This battle/siege led by US Grant, caused the Union to gain control of the Mississippi River and split the Confederacy and their supply lines.
Vicksburg
Southern states justified their position of secession base on this doctrine.
States Rights
The CSA Commanding General, he would be victorious at Chancellorsville, but ultimately surrendered at Appomattox Courthouse in Virginia.
Robert E. Lee
Antietam
Lincoln was assassinated by this man in Washington by this man.
John Wilkes Boothe
General Winfield Scott developed this battle plan early in the war. It called for:
1. Capture Richmond
2. Gain control of the Mississippi River
3. Blockade the Confederate sea ports
The Anaconda Plan
This speech by Lincoln only lasted about two minutes but reaffirmed that the US was still only one nation.
The Gettysburg Address
Robert E. Lee's top general, he would be shot by his own men after the Battle of Chancellorsville and later die.
Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson
General Grant earned this nickname after suffering heavy losses at the battles of Spotslyvania Courthouse and Cold Harbor.
"The Butcher"
Lincoln fired this general twice for failing to fight.
George McClellan
By 1864, the Union had changed it's Battle Strategy from "The Anaconda Plan" to this method of warfare.
Total War
"Pickett's Charge" was a decisive part of this important battle.
Gettysburg