Generals
What was General Thomas Jacksons nickname and how did he get it?
Stonewall, because he would rather stay in the open during battles instead of staying in cover.
Which was the final battle of the Civil War?
Battle of Palmito Ranch
Due to lack of communications, what was the main way people were told what to do during battles?
By voice and bugles.
What kind of gunpowder did their rifles use?
Black powder
Who won the first battle of the Civil War?
The Confederates
How did Stonewall Jackson die?
Pneumonia after getting shot in battle.
What was the first battle in the Civil War?
Battle of Fort Sumter
Due to the Union being more supplied, what was a common battle strategy that was first used by the British to be adapted by the Union?
Line warfare
What kind of barrel did the rifles use?
Who won the final battle of the Civil War?
The Union
What was made out of Robert E. Lee's home after the war?
It was turned into a cemetery for the Union soldiers killed in battle.
What was the bloodiest battle of the Civil War?
The battle of Gettysburg
What is it called when a line of soldiers fire all at once?
A volley
What would be the cause of the mass use of black powder on the battle field?
Vision being obstructed by the smoke made by firing a black powder rifle.
Why did the Confederates win the battle of Fort Sumter?
Because reinforcements failed to arrive on time to help the Union soldiers.
Which president was assassinated during the war?
Abraham Lincoln
How many battles of Bull Run were there?
Two
What was a common attack followed up after a Volley?
Bayonet charge or hand to hand combat.
What kind of barrel was no longer used during the middle of the Civil War?
The smoothbore barrel
Who won the first and second battles of Bull Run?
The Confederates
What year did former Union general Ulysses S. Grant become president?
1869
What battle was Stonewall Jackson given his nickname "Stonewall"?
The First battle of Bull Run
What were the jobs of Skirmishers?
To stop enemy advances by forming defensive spots
What was the caliber fired by most rifles?
.58 caliber
What was the overall casualties for both sides?
620,000 deaths