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Famous for leading the Army of the Potomac in the early Civil War, this Union general ultimately lost control of the force following the Battle of Antietam. He is who?
General George B. McClellan.
Which Civil War engagement marked the first significant loss for General Robert E. Lee's Army of Northern Virginia and the turning point for the Union?
Battle of Gettysburg
Both the Union and Confederate armies employed this tactical arrangement, which entailed soldiers lining up in multiple ranks shoulder to shoulder.
Line formation
What long-range weapon did infantry soldiers mostly deploy during the Civil War?
Rifled Musket
Which side won the Civil War?
Union
This Confederate officer is well-known for leading risky cavalry raids and for his participation in the Battle of Gettysburg, when he notably sparred with the Union cavalry leader officer John Buford. Who is this general of the Confederacy?
General J.E.B. Stuart.
The deadliest fight in American history took place on a single day in Tennessee.
Battle of Antietam
Infantry soldiers advanced in a closely spaced, shoulder-to-shoulder formation using this military strategy, which was frequently used during the Civil War.
Bayonet charge
What was the nickname given to the seven-shot repeating rifle used by Union soldiers?
Spencer Rifle
How many people died during the Civil War on average?
620,000 people
This Confederate officer gained notoriety for commanding perilous cavalry raids and for his involvement in the Battle of Gettysburg
General William Tecumseh Sherman.
During this conflict in Mississippi, the Mississippi River was effectively taken over by Union forces under the command of General Ulysses S. Grant.
Battle of Vicksburg
The "Southern Cross" defensive configuration is credited to this well-known Confederate general
Robert E. Lee
War, what kind of artillery piece was known as the "Napoleon"?
Smoothbore Cannon
What was the outcome of the Battle of Gettysburg?
Union won making it a huge turning point in the war
This Confederate general, often considered one of the most brilliant tacticians of the war, commanded the Army of Northern Virginia and led his troops in several major battles, including the Second Battle of Bull Run and the Battle of Fredericksburg.
General Robert E. Lee
The Confederate side prevailed in this battle, which took place in Virginia and was the first significant engagement of the Civil War.
Battle of Bull Run
In order to protect soldiers during fights, this word refers to the technique of building trenches and strengthening them with earthworks.
entrenchment
What kind of weapon did the CSS Virginia use when it fought the USS Monitor in the infamous naval battle?
Ironclad Warship
Which Confederate officer ended the war by submitting to Union officer Ulysses S. Grant?
Robert E. Lee
This Union general, famous for his victory at the Battle of Vicksburg, later served as the commanding general of the United States Army and played a crucial role in the final stages of the war.
General Ulysses S. Grant.
Beginning with this fight in Georgia, General William T. Sherman began his "March to the Sea.
Battle of Atlanta
By cutting off the Confederate army's supply lines and seizing control of vital highways, the Union Army was able to weaken the opposition.
Anaconda Plan
What sidearm was the most popular throughout the Civil War among both Union and Confederate soldiers?
Colt Army Model 1860 revolver
What was the purpose of the Emancipation Proclamation?
To declare all slaves to be free