This side had a much larger population of 22 million which allowed for more support during the Civil War.
What is The Union
100
This was the major way of transportation in the Civil War that was used to deliver both goods as well as troops by both sides.
What is the railroad.
100
The total number of Americans killed on both sides during the Civil War.
What is 600,000
100
This allowed Lincoln to free the slaves in the South in an attempt to save the Union.
What is the Emancipation Proclamation.
200
This Civil War Battle was fought in Virginia and Confederate General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson earned his nickname here.
What is The Battle of Bull Run.
200
This side defended their home territory and knew the land and where access to resources would be during the Civil War.
What is the Confederacy
200
This period of time was when the Civil War was fought (years)
What is (1861-1865)
200
Twice as many deaths took place due to ________ hours after battle than did on the actual battlefield.
What is infected wounds, amputations,
200
The speech that Lincoln gave in Pennsylvania that commemorated those that gave their lives in the Civil War. The speech also outlined the importance of continuing a Democratic way of life and said that all men are created equal.
What is The Gettysburg Address.
300
This was the turning point Battle in the Civil War and one of the only battles fought on Northern soil in Pennsylvania. The South was defeated and Lincoln was able to dedicate a memorial cemetery to honor soldiers on both sides
What is Gettysburg
300
This side had better Industrial strength, Communication and Transportation systems during the Civil War.
What is The Union
300
Who is the President of the Confederacy?
Who is Jefferson Davis.
300
The name of the disease that was the greatest killer during the Civil War. It usually developed from open wounds in battle.
What is gangrene
300
The place where President Abraham Lincoln was assassinated.
What is Fords Theatre.
400
This Battle took place in September 17, of 1862 in Sharpsburg, Maryland and is known as the bloodiest day in American military history with over 26,000 deaths.
What is Antietam
400
This side was fighting for their Independence and way of life (slavery) during the Civil War.
What is The Confederacy
400
the code used by the Union and President Lincoln to communicate with his generals on the battlefield.
What is Morse code.
400
This allowed for people away from the Civil War to see what true violence and bloodshed took place on the battlefield.
What is the portable camera, photos
400
The location where General Lee surrendered to General Grant and the Civil War officially ended.
What is The Appomattox Court House.
500
This Battle was fought on April 6-7, 1862 near the Tennessee River. General Grant for the North was attacked by the Confederacy and lost the battle on the second day of fighting. There were more casualties in this battle than in the American Revolution, War of 1812 and Mexican war combined.
What is Shiloh
500
This side did not have an established government or military at the start of the war.
What is The Confederacy.
500
These are the two men that led the Union and Confederate troops during the Civil War and are considered the top Generals for their respective sides.
Who are Ulysses S. Grant and Robert E. Lee
500
Name at least 2 medical improvements made during the Civil War.
What is clean bandages, first aid, sorting of the wounded, bromine, red cross
500
The policy used by General William "Tecumseh" Sherman during his march to the sea campaign. It involves total warfare and the burning of crops, destruction of railroads and killing of livestock in Atlanta through South Carolina.