Generals
After winning major victories at Shiloh and Vicksburg, He was promoted by President Lincoln to lead the entire Union Army.
Ulysses S. Grant
This was the first battle of the American Civil War and signaled the start of the war. It is on an island in South Carolina not far from Charleston. Its main purpose was to guard Charleston Harbor.
What is The Battle of Fort Sumter
What is when a line of soldiers shoot all at once
What is a Volley
Muskets were used before this technological advancement allowing for faster reload times and were more accurate
This was completely ended thanks to abraham lincoln
What is slavery
He was appointed head of the Union Army of the Potomac after the First Battle of Bull. Also he led the Union Army at the Battle of Antietam, but refused to pursue the Confederates after the battle and was relieved of his command.
George McClellan
It is the first major battle of the Civil War and one of two battles. Also known as the First Battle of Manassas.
What is First Battle of Bull Run
Due to the union being more supplied what was a common battle strateegy that was first used
Line warfare
Used in hand-to-hand combat when they no longer had time to load their rifles. Mostly this was attatched to the end of their rifle.
What are Swords, Knives, or Bayonets
These two amendments allowed anyone born in the United States be an American citizen
What are the 14th and 15th amendments
This general led the Confederate Army of Virginia throughout the Civil War. He was a brilliant commander who won many battles while being greatly outnumbered
Robert E. Lee
This battle is famous because it was the first clash between ironclad warships. This battle changed the future of naval warfare. It is sometimes called the Battle of Hampton Roads because it took place in a body of water called Hampton Roads in Virginia
What is the Battle of the Ironclads: Monitor and Merrimack
What is it called when all soldiers fire at once
a volley
Used on both sides during the war, they were best at destroying enemy fortifications. It usually took a crew of four soldiers to operate.
What are cannons
What was the biggest change that happened in the united states after the war.
What was the economy due to the "new" influx of people joining from the south and all the new railways for transportation of goods
He earned his nickname "Stonewall" early in the war at the First Battle of Bull Run. When his soldiers held firmly against a fierce Union attack, it was said that he stood like a "stone wall
Stonewall Jackson
The fighting was fierce and the day would be one of the bloodiest in American history. Neither side was a winner in this battle One of the most important results of the battle was that Abraham Lincoln decided to use the victory as an opportunity to announce the Emancipation Proclamation.
Battle of Antietam
What was a common attack followed after a volley
what is a bayonet charge and hand-to-hand combat
It was new technology in naval warfare. This was the first war that used this piece of technology. These were protected by steel or iron armor plates
What are Submarines and Ironclads
Who was already active in the freeing of slaves but led a battle on a plantation freeing 1000 men?
Who is Harriet Tubman?
This general led the South in capturing Fort Sumter in the first battle of the Civil War. He later fought in battles at Shiloh and Bull Run. He is most known for holding off Union forces at St. Petersburg long enough for reinforcements from Robert E. Lee to arrive
P.G.T. Beauregard
This battle was one of the most important battles of the Civil War for the North. This was the deadliest battle of the Civil War. President Lincoln later gave a speech on this called the <blank> Address
The Battle of Gettysburg
What were the jobs of skirmishers
to stop enemy advances by forming defensive positions on the battlefield
These enabled armies to move large numbers of troops long distances very quickly
What are railroads
What was lost after the war was ever and still isn't found to this day?
What was the Confederate Gold?