Perhaps the greatest general ever. He was worried that he'd become a prisoner of Ulysses S. Grant when he arrived at Appomattox Court House.
Who is Robert E. Lee?
100
Jeez! not only could soldiers get killed but they could even end up in one of these. Bugs, disease and no food. Eww, gross.
What are Civil War Prison Camps?
100
Why in the world did these slithering people oppose President Lincoln during the Civil War?
Who are copperheads?
100
Another name for the DRAFT. Both the Union and Confederacy passed laws of __________. Meaning you had to fight no matter what.
What is conscription?
100
A famous battle took place in this town because of its large supply of shoes. Shoes? Shoes? Really?!
What is Gettysburg?
200
Gave a great speech in 1863, re-elected in 1864 and assassinated in 1865. What a life!
Who is Abraham Lincoln?
200
This was an important river city that the Union surrounded and lay siege to. Oh, the citizens of this city also ate dogs and lived in caves.
What is Vicksburg?
200
After being in slavery for so long, why in the world would these people join the Army?
Who are African-Americans?
200
Not dollars, not bucks, not cash...This was the name for the paper money that was invented during the Civil War.
What are Greenbacks?
200
Started during the Civil War, this tax was placed on anyone who made money working a job. So much for hard work.
What is the income tax?
300
Keep an eye on your house, pets and tools, this guy is coming through town and wants to destroy everything.
Who is William Tecumseh Sherman
300
Where the words "four score and seven years ago" were famously spoken.
What is Gettysburg?
300
Why in the world did this former Union general try and run for President of the U.S. in 1864. He was already too scared to fight when he was in the Army.
Who is General McClellan?
300
This is another name for what Sherman did in the South. Basically, it means destroy everything that supports the enemy.
What is Total War?
300
If you don't like fish, vegetables or fruit, you could always eat one of these animals that the people of Vicksburg did while surrounded by the North.
What are dogs, mules, horses, rats or cats.
400
During the war, this group of people helped care for soldiers, started charities and even worked as spies. Wow!
Who are women
400
Where Lee surrendered to Grant, ending the Civil War.
What is Appomattox, Virginia?
400
Why in the world did General Lee call for this surprising uphill attack at Gettysburg? The North was just waiting for it.
What is Pickett's Charge?
400
She was one of the greatest women in American History. She took care of wounded soldiers, feed the Army and started the American Red Cross.
Who is Clara Barton?
400
As a pretend Christmas present in 1864, General William Tecumseh Sherman gave this southern city to President Lincoln.
What is Savannah, Georgia?
500
General of the Union Army. He treated the surrendering Lee very respectfully. Later became U.S. president.
Who is Ulysses S. Grant
500
HOT, HOT HOT! This southern city was set on fire and destroyed by a Union General and his TOTAL WAR! way of fighting
What is Atlanta, Georgia
500
Why in the world would you want to live in the south? Especially when this took place. Another name for when money goes down but the cost of goods go up.
What is inflation?
500
Now considered by many to be one of the greatest speeches ever given. It lasted barely two minutes and was greeted with only polite applause.
What is the Gettysburg Address?
500
This man tried to kill General Lee during the war but then gave him free food, clothing and shelter after the war. Wow!