The Battle of Antietam
Who fought in the Battle of Antietam?
The Union and the Confederates
Who Wrote the Emancipation?
President Abraham Lincoln
Who won the war?
The Union
Who was the Supreme Commander of the Union armies?
General Ulysses S. Grant
When did the Civil War end?
1865
Which general was replaced due to his cowardice?
General McClellan and he was replaced by General Burnside
When was the Emancipation issued?
January 1, 1863
Who was president when the war started?
President Abraham Lincoln
Which general was renowned for his "Stonewall" nature when he was fighting a defensive battle?
General Thomas Jonathan "Stonewall" Jackson
Who fought in the Civil War
North and South
Union and Confederacy
Why was this battle important?
It was the first major union victory in nearly half a year
Why was the Emancipation so important to Lincoln?
He was deeply, morally against the idea of slavery
What was the name of the South?
Confederate States of America
Which general is known for his famous march to the sea?
General William Tecumseh Sherman
The Battle of Gettysburg
Where was the Battle of Antietam?
Sharpsburg, Maryland
Who did this document free?
Slaves in the states that were rebelling
Who was president when the war ended?
President Abraham Lincoln
Which general ran against Lincoln in the 1864 election?
General George B. McClellan
What was the bloodiest single-day battle in the Civil War?
The Battle of Antietam
How was the Union able to win?
They found General Robert E. Lee's battle plans
Why was the Battle of Antietam a good time to release the Emancipation?
It was the Union's first victory in many months, and it raised northern morale
Why did the war start?
11 states quickly seceded from the Union?
Which general lost his battle plans resulting in a defeat at Antietam?
Who was the tallest Soldier in the Civil War?
Private Henry Clay Thruston (7 foot 7 1/2 inches)