Abraham Lincoln
When was Abraham Lincoln born?
February 12, 1809
Why was stonewall jackson called stonewall
he stands still
Was McClellan a good general?
Some argue he was a gifted leader
What is Grant's legacy?
Grant's legacy is complex, with his military leadership during the Civil War.
What did Sherman think of Lincoln?
Lincoln's earliest impressions of Sherman were quite as unfavorable to Sherman
When did Lincoln become president?
1861
What did stonwall play during the civil war
Confedrate general
Why was McClellan so cautious?
His cautious approach was a recurring theme often criticized for hindering swift action.
Why did he become President?
His fame as a victorious Civil War general made him a strong candidate for the Republican Party.
What was Sherman's main goal?
Sherman embarked on a scorched-earth campaign intended to cripple the South's war-making capacity and wound the Confederate psyche
What was the name of the political party Lincoln belonged to?
The Republican Party.
When was stonwall jackson born?
January 21, 1824
What were McClellan's strengths?
he was recognized for his ability to build and train a large army.
What were the major scandals of his presidency?
What did General Sherman want?
make Georgia howl
How long was the Gettysburg Address?
Approximately 272 words.
When did Stonwall Jackson die?
May 10, 1863
What was McClellan's relationship with Lincoln?
Their relationship was strained with Lincoln.
How did he handle issues of race and slavery?
How did Sherman feel about slavery?
Sherman had come to accept the end of slavery as a necessary and inevitable consequence of the war
When did Lincoln's face first appear on the penny?
1909
Why was Stonewall Jackson important?
known for his aggressive tactics
Why didn't McClellan defeat the Confederates at Antietam?
McClellan's failure to pursue Lee's retreating forces and his decision to rest his army after the initial clash fueled criticism of his leadership.
Why is he buried in New York?
How did Sherman react to Lincoln's death?
Sherman was relieved that the men did not take out their anger on the civilian population of Raleigh.