Civil War Facts #1
What day does the Civil War begin?
April 2, 1861
Did the Civil War end slavery in the U.S.
Yes, it ended slavery
what were the roles for women in the Civil War?
Nurses, Civilian volunteers, Writers, Home front workers, and Soldiers
How did Stonewall Jackson Die?
Stonewall was accidently Shot by Friendly fire
How long did the Battle of Antietam last?
2 days
Who will win the Civil War?
The Union
when did the Civil War end?
April 9, 1865
why weren't women allowed to fight in the Civil War?
Women weren't perceived as equal by any stretch of the imagination
Who will take his men uphill towards the Union?
George Pickett
What was the Bloodiest Battle of the Civil War?
The Battle of Gettysburg
About how many people died during the Civil War?
Over 620,000 people died.
over 300 million
about 3,000 women
Who was the supreme Union general during the Civil War and then later the 18th president of the United States?
Ulysses S. Grant
Will the Confederates or Union Win the Battle of Bull Run?
The Confederates will win Bull Run
What side wanted to keep slavery in the Civil War?
The Southern states
Who wore blue uniforms in the Civil War?
The Union Army
What women is known for finding the American Red Cross?
Clara Barton
Who is the Northern Democrat that will run against Lincoln for president?
George McClellan
Why did the Vicksburg surrender to Ulysses S. Grant?
Starvation
Edward Black was the youngest soldier in the Civil War, how old was he?
8 years old
What was the number one reason that started the Civil War?
The desire of the southern states to preserve the Institution of Slavery
Deborah Sampson
The Confederate General in charge of the Army of the Northern Virginia and at the end of the Civil war was the Supreme Commander of remaining confederate forces was?
Robert E. Lee
How many casualties and how many days will the Battle of Shiloh Last?
10,000 casualties and 2 days