Battles
What was the longest battle of Civil War?
The Siege of Petersburg was the longest battle of the American Civil War, lasting 292 days from June 15, 1864 to April 2, 1865.
Who was a known general in the war?
Ulysses S.Grant was a known general in the war.
Why were civil war tactics so bad?
The armies lacked real experienced leadership.
How did civil war impact women?
It gave them choice of being both a supportive wife and mother as well as a patriot for their country.
Who was the President of the United States during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
What was the bloodiest battle in the civil war?
The battle of Gettysburg.
What nickname was given to Confederate General Thomas Jackson due to his unwavering stance in battle?
Stonewall Jackson
What was McClellan's strategy?
Frequently delayed his attacks, allowing his opponent ample time to retreat slowly toward the Richmond defenses.
Why weren't women allowed to fight in the Civil War?
At the time, women weren't perceived as equals by any stretch of the imagination.
What caused the civil war?
The issue of slavery.
who won the battle of gettysburg?
The union won the battle of Gettysburg.
Who was the unions first general?
George B.McClellan was the unions first general.
What strategy was used in the battle of Vicksburg.
Grant surrounded the south and cut of there supply's.
Who started the red cross?
Clara Barton started the red cross.
Was the civil war only about slavery?
No, the American Civil War was not only about slavery, but also about states' rights, economics, and the role of the federal government.
How many battles happened in the war?
50 major battles and about 100 other significant battles.
What Union General is considered the "Father of Modern Warfare" due to his innovative strategies?
Ulysses S. Grant
What were the major strategies of the Civil War?
The South's strategy was to outlast the North, while the North aimed to economically squeeze the South with the Anaconda Plan.
3 things women did in the civil war?
Primarily served as nurses, caring for wounded soldiers on the battlefield and in hospitals.
How many people died through out the war?
Two percent of the population—more than 620,000—died in it.
Why is it called Gettysburg?
Gettysburg was founded in 1786 and named after Samuel Gettys, an early settler and tavern owner. The Borough was incorporated in 1806.
What happened to the generals after the Civil War?
Several former Confederate generals donned blue again and commanded former Yankees and rebels.
What was the strategy that Grant used in the Civil War?
The Anaconda plan, to blockade the confederates ports
How many women fought in the war?
3,000 women fought in the civil war.
Who cleaned up the bodies at Gettysburg?
Samuel Weaver and his crew exhumed and buried the dead after the Battle of Gettysburg in 1863.