Major Battles
On August 5th, 1861 the USS Vincennes caught this blockade-runner, which was later burned to avoid further use.
Alvarado
One of the most famous generals, this man refused to stray from his home, even if it went against his morals.
Robert E. Lee
Most believe that this was the only factor in causes the civil war.
Slavery
This assassination is a well-known effect of the war.
Lincoln’s assassination
Union Troops stumbled upon and dispersed a small confederate camp on July 8th, 1861 in this location.
Florida, Mississippi
This Major General was granted the honor of leading the funeral procession of President Lincoln.
Joseph Hooker
Even though this man led the country, his rise caused Southerners to rebel.
Election of Abe Lincoln
This Bill was passed in early 1866, creating equality for all.
Civil Rights Bill
This skirmish between 3,800 men in a West Virginian town is considered to be the first official battle of the civil war.
Philippi Skirmish
This man was the ONLY general to start out as a private out of both the union and confederate sides.
Nathan Bedford Forrest
Most Southerners prefer to say that this is what set southern states off.
South States Being Denied of Their Rights
This 3 letter group was formed in 1915 by a group of confederate veterans, out to persecute Africans in America.
Klu Klux Klan/ KKK
With the largest casualties, this December 13th battle sent Union spirits plummeting but raised the hopes of the Confederates.
General Lyons marched his troops to Camp Jackson, Missouri and forced Confederates to surround on this date.
May 10, 1861
This Indiana native took over command of his troop when General David Hunter was wounded.
Ambrose Burnside
Border Wars also contributed to Civil War, like this 7 disruption.
Bleeding Kansas
Approved in 1869, the 15th Amendment allows this.
Right to vote, no matter, color, or previous ways of service
Chancellorsville
General Robert C. Tyler was the last confederate general to die during this battle after the end of the War.
Battle of west Point
Known best for sparking the War at Fort Sumter, this abbreviated General originally fought in the Mexican-American War from 1846-1848.
P.G.T. Beauregard
The south felt excluded on a _____ stance, making them feel that secession was the only option.
Political
This Admentents, which was ratified in 1868, states equal rights for all races, genders, and religions.
14th Amendment