Important People
The woman is truly an American hero. She faced many dangers trying to save fellow slaves along the Underground Railroad
Harriet Tubman
This was technically the first battle of the Civil War. The Confederates were able to drive Union soldiers out of this fortress.
Ft. Sumter
This dapper creature looks as if it comes with its own tuxedo. Its one, cool customer.
Penguin
This territory's ownership was up for debate when Jefferson purchased. But the deal was too good to pass up and helped to double the size of the country.
Louisiana Purchase
This part of the Republican Party was highly dedicated to civil rights and punishing the South for the Civil War.
Radicals
Radical Republicans
This man was at the First Battle of Bull Run and held the Confederate line like a stonewall.
Gen. Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson
This city of Georgia is along the coast and was Gen. Sherman's target in his famous march to the sea.
Savannah
This creature is quite fragile. Its young are born with very delicate, long legs. And their necks must build up their strength to keep their heads in the trees.
Giraffe
This region fought for independence from Mexico with hopes of joining the United States. But because of slavery, it had to remain as an independent republic until it was finally annexed in 1845.
Texas
Gen. Sherman offered these things to help newly freed slaves start a new life. However, President Johnson eventually ordered this practice to end.
40 acres and a mule
This gentleman was a war veteran of the Mexican-American War. He even became the general of the Army of the Potomac and came up with the Anaconda Plan.
Gen. Winfield Scott
This battle included the bloodiest day of the war. It also shook the resolve of the Confederacy.
Antietam
The albino version of this creature is often used as the key attraction for some zoos. Because of its coloring, these animals are rarely seen as both prey and other predators can easily spot them in the water.
If Steve Irwin were to find one, he'd likely say, "Boy, ain't it a beaut!"
Crocodile
This Northwestern territory was contested by Americans, the British, and the Russians. Eventually a treaty was signed to settle the matter.
It was also a major destination for many pioneers who crossed the country in covered wagons.
Oregon Territory
Oregon Country
This bill was drafted to in response to Lincoln's plans and required that 50% of the residents of a former southern state take an oath of allegiance before the state could rejoin the Union.
Also, only those who did not support the Confederacy could vote.
Wade-Davis Bill
This man was depicted as a vampire slayer in a 2012 film. He was also played by Daniel Day-Lewis in another film that came out that same year.
However, this last film he isn't killing vampires. Instead, he's trying to get votes to support the ratification of the 13th Amendment.
Abraham Lincoln
This pivotal battle allowed the Union to control the entirety of the Mississippi River. Historians, however, debate its importance relative to Gettysburg.
Vicksburg
In Cincinnati, a baby hippo was named this. Its the same name as a DreamWorks princess.
Fiona
This strip of land was purchased shortly after the Mexican-American War and finalized America's southern border. The treaty and purchase was named after a US Ambassador.
Gadsen Purchase
This government organization helped to build several schools and was designed to help those made destitute after the war as well as freed slaves.
Unfortunately, Pres. Johnson decided not to give more funds or powers to it.
Freedmen's Bureau
You can visit this gentleman's house in the Arlington cemetery. Ironically, it overlooks the Lincoln memorial.
The gentleman was also related to George Washington by marriage and had a grandfatherly appearance.
Gen. Robert E. Lee
This battle involved 3 days in the summer heat of 1863.
Gettysburg
In Disney's The Lion King, the main characters are mostly lions. Yet when they roar, the sound they produce comes from this big cat and not a lion.
Tiger
This territory was gained following the War of Independence. Under the Articles of Confederation, Congress forbade the expansion of slavery here.
Northwest Territory
Under which president was the 15th Amendment passed?
Grant