Battles
The first shots of the Civil War were fired at this Confederate victory. These shots marked the beginning of the Civil War.
An armored ship
In this town, General Lee surrendered to General Grant ending the Civil War. The Union won, and the Confederate states were forced to rejoin the United States of America.
What is Appomattox Court House
Burned Atlanta and led a march to sea
To obstruct or prevent access to
This Union victory gave the North complete control of the MS River and cut the Confederacy in half.
Leader of the Union army who later became President
Who is Ulysses Grant
Considered a very important resource during the Civil War; The Union gained control of it at the Battle of Vicksburg
What is Mississippi River
the forced selection of a person into the armed forces
After this surprise Confederate victory, the North retreated in defeat. Both sides realized the war would be difficult and last a long time.
President during the Civil War
where a speech was given by Abraham Lincoln after a battle, in which he praised the bravery of Union soldiers and renewed his commitment to winning the Civil War
to agree to stop fighting or resisting because you know that you will not win or succeed
After this bloody Union victory, Lincoln issued the Emancipation Proclamation freeing the Confederate slaves.
What is the Battle of Antietam
Battle at which Thomas " Stonewall" Jackson got his nickname
Document issued by President Abraham Lincoln that freed all enslaved persons in the United States
What is Emancipation Proclamation