Abraham Lincoln
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Who came up with the Emancipation Proclamation?
Abraham Lincoln
100
In Which State Was the Battle of Shiloh Located?
The Battle of Shiloh took place in Tennessee. The Union managed to win this battle. Due to this, the Union gained access to part of the Mississippi River. This massive advantage plummeted the Confederates' morale. Although they had lost a great number of troops, this battle was a huge win for the Union.
100
How were the wounded transported?
The first removal of the wounded from the battlefield was generally done by the means of hand litters.
100
A famous women spy who is on an American coin and was a prominent member of the abolition movement.
Harriet Tubman
200
Which interview made Abraham Lincoln a national figure and gave him seats?
Lincoln-Douglas Debates
200
Who Won the First Battle of Bull Run?
The Confederates were the winners of the First Battle of Bull Run. This had shocked the Union, but in reality had made a lot of sense due to the extremely skilled generals such as Stonewall Jackson and Beauregard on the southern side. This battle took place on a river in Virginia. People actually came down during this war to watch the battle take place! Also, the Second Battle of Bull Run took place one year later and was won by the Confederates again!
200
How many people died in the civil war? (Including Union and confederate)
Approximately 620,000 died.
200
What Were Female Spies Called?
Sparrows
300
Approximately how many slaves did the Emancipation Proclamtion free?
Closest estimate wins!
4,000,000 slaves were freed by the Emancipation Proclamation.
300
What War Was the Deadliest Single Day of Fighting in the Civil War?
The Battle of Antietam in Maryland was the deadliest single day of fighting ever recorded in the Civil War. The Union had managed to win this insane battle due to Robert E. Lee dropping the battle plans on Union territory. This later leads to Union soldiers picking up these papers and taking them to their generals.
300
Who Was Known as "The Angel of the Battle Field"?
Clara Barton was known as “The Angel of the battlefield”
Clara Barton provided relief services on battlefields during the American Civil War, working with deprived families to identify lost and dead soldiers, nursing the wounded, and aiding the displaced. Clara Barton also founded the American red cross in 1881.
300
What Did Female Spies do During the War?
Collecting inside information, transporting weapons and supplies, and helping people escape.
400
What was the Emancipation Proclamation? How did it impact the Civil War?
The Emancipation Proclamation freed all slaves in the North, it was a crucial part of the war because it allowed northern soldiers to take slaves and free them. The North argued that because slaves were classified as propety, slaves in conquered territory could be freed. The Emancipation Proclamation was very important, the Civil war began as a battle to make the South rejoin the Union, but the Emancipation Proclamation changed the war, it became a war to stop Slavery.
400
What Battle in 1863 Had the Largest Number of Casualties and is Often Described as ‘The War’s Turning Point’?
The Battle of Gettysburg. This battle stopped the Confederate invasion of the North, putting the Union at a major advantage. The Confederates had used up so many of their limited supplies and had lost so many men that there was no chance of winning. This huge victory was thought to be the turning point in the war for the Union.
400
How did The civil war impact Medical Professions?
As the War continued soldiers fell in unprecedented numbers from both injuries and diseases, and anesthesia became a specialty. The fields of plastic and reconstructive surgery exploded as it progressed more and more due to high casualty rates. Soon after doctors developed new ways to treat a surge in nerve injuries and chronic pain, Marking the beginning of contemporary neurology.
400
What Effect Did Spies Have on the War and Why Were Women Spies so Influential?
They exchanged information that influenced many battles. Women spies were especially influential because they weren't suspected. They were also able to charm officials to get an advantage.