Gettysburg
The commander for the Confederate attack against the Union at Gettysburg
Who is General Lee
Who led the campaign against Vicksburg?
General Ulysses S. Grant.
How many days was the Battle of Shilo?
Two days, April 6-7, 1862
What is Antietam known for?
The bloodiest battle of the Civil War.
Which battle occurred first, Gettysburg or Vicksburg?
Vicksburg
What days did the battle take place at Gettysburg?
How long was the campaign against Vicksburg?
The campaign lasted for May 18 - July 4, 1863
Who attacked first the morning of April 6?
Confederate Forces
What was the ratio of Union soldiers to Confederate soldiers
2:1
How many people died in the first battle, Battle of Fort Sumter
No one died!
Where did Union forces retreat to after the first day of battle?
The Union retreated to Cemetery Hill.
Why did the North need to capture Vicksburg?
Federal forces would gain full control of the Mississippi River if Vicksburg was captured.
Where did the Battle of Shilo take place?
Pittsburg
How many American casualties were in the Battle of Antietam?
There were 23,000 casualties.
What guns were used at Antietam
Parrott Guns
Why was the Confederacy more successful on the second day of attack than the Union was?
The Union general, General Sickles, moved his troops to Emmitsburg Pike from the original defensive fishhook shape, without approval from General Meade. This caused the Union forces to be separated and weakened.
what were challenges the Union faced while attacking Fort Vicksburg?
Swamps, bayous, woodlands, strong Southern defenses.
Where did confederate forces retreat to?
They retreated to Corinth?
What is the nickname for sight of slaughter?
Sunken Road.
How many people fought in the civil war?
22 million for the North, 9 million in the South
Why was the Battle at Gettysburg pivotal to the Civil War.
General Lee had a plan to invade the North through Gettysburg, which would have forced an immediate end to the war, giving victory to the Confederate.
How did Union forces eventually take control of Fortress Vicksburg?
Union forces laid a 6-week siege and bombardment of mortar shells
How did the Union end up winning this battle, even when they were taken by surprise?
The Union had reinforcements for Buell's army, giving powerful resistance. General Johnson also was wounded, giving setbacks to the South.
How long was the battle?
Only 12 hours
What was the last battle of the Civil War
Battle Palmito Ranch