Important Dates
April 12-14, 1861
The Battle of Fort Sumter.
Who led the Battle of Ball Run?
Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson.
Which side has the most factories and manufacturing?
The Union
Which battle is also known as the battle of Sharpsburg?
The Battle of Antietam
What was the name of the Unions plan for the South
The Anaconda Plan.
July 21, 1861
The Battle of Ball Run.
Who drafted the Anaconda Plan?
Winfield Scott
The Railroad
Where did the opening shots of the American Civil War take place in April 1861?
Fort Sumter
Why did the Union want to control the Mississipi River?
To split the South in two
September 17, 1862
Battle of Antietam
Why was Jefferson Davis called a traitor?
He acted against the United States as he led the Confederate Army.
Why were the Confederate uniforms grey?
It was cheaper and easier to find
What was the first battle fought in the civil war? (Hint* it was fought in attempt to take control of a railroad junction)
The First Battle of Ball Run (or First Manassas)
What tactic did the Union use to starve out Vicksburg?
Seige Warfare
May 18-July 4, 1863
Siege of Vicksburg
What commanding general replaced Winfield Scott at the start of the Civil War?
George B. McClellan
What was the South's biggest economic strength?
Agriculture (Cotton)
The Siege of Vicksburg
To fight a defensive war
July 1-3,1863
Battle of Gettysburg.
Who was the commander of the Confederate Army of Northern Virginia?
Robert E. Lee
What revolutionized naval battles by ending wooden ships?
Ironclads (rotating turret)
At which battle did Robert E. Lee try and fail to invade the North in July 1863?
The Battle of Gettysburg
Why did Lee invade the North at Gettysburg?
To force the North to quit