Final battles of the Civil War
What happened in April 9th 1865?
The two Generals met in a town called Appomattox courthouse. Lee singed the paper that General Grant had prepare.
How many years did the civil war last?
It lasted four years.
What general led the Union Army in the Battle of Gettysburg?
General Robert E. Lee
When was lincoln reelected?
In 1864
What would happen to african soldiers if they got captured by the confederate soldiers?
They could be sold into slavery or even get killed.
How was General Grant With the confederacy?
He was kind,they were allowed to return to their houses and to keep their swords and pistols.
What were some of the results of the war?
End slavery , Federal government become stronger and thousands of people die.
What was the Gettysburg Address?
A speech given by President Abraham Lincoln after the battle.
What happened in 1865?
The congress passed an amendment to end slavery.
How many hispanic americans fought for the Union?
About 10,000 Hispanic Americans fought for the Union.
What did Sherman´s army destroy?
South and North Carolina.
How did the civil war affected the North and the South?
It created hatred between people in the North and the South.
How long did the Battle of Gettysburg last?
Three horrible days
What did president Lincoln ask the Union to do?
He asked the Union to forgive the South.
What roles did women play when men went into war?
Women ran farms, businesses , and plantations. Women also worked as nurses and ran hospitals.
What happened to lee’s army?
They had little food and lost many men.
What did the civil war destroy?
The civil war destroyed most of the south.
In what year was the battle fought?
1863
What did lincoln ask the North and the South to do?
He asked both to work together so they could rebuild the nation.
Who was Elizabeth Blackwell?
She was the first woman doctor, adn she organized a group to train Union nurses.
Why was Abraham Lincoln Killed and who murder him?
He was murdered by John Wilkes Booth, he shot him because he was angry that the confederacy had lost the war.
How many men died during the civil war?
620,000 men died during the civil war.
Where did the two armies met and the date?
Gettysburg Pennsilvania, on July 1, 1863
When was Lincoln inaugurated for his second term?
In March 1865.
How many Jewish Americans helped the Union Army?
About 6,000 Jewish Americans.