The First Battle of the Bull Run
What is so significant about the First Battle of the Bull Run?
It was the first major battle of the Civil War.
In what way was the battle of Shiloh positive for the Union?
Allowed Union troops to penetrate the Confederate interior.
What was an effect of the Battle of Antietam (Hint: France and Britain)
France and Britain became skeptical when it came to supporting the South's push for slavery when they saw their loss.
Who were the leaders of each side's military in this battle?
Confederacy: Robert E. Lee
Union: John Pope
Who were the leaders of each side's military in this battle?
Confederacy: Robert E. Lee
Union: George McClellan
What did this battle reveal to both sides?
The harsh realities of war
or
The tactical ineptness of both sides
Who led the Union's army's attack?
Ulysses S. Grant
What was an effect of the Battle of Antietam (Hint: Lincoln:
Lincoln gained the confidence to create the Emancipation Proclamation
What did Stonewall Jackson do to cause the Union to focus on his forces?
Flanked the Union and captured supplies and supply lines.
Which side won this battle?
The Confederacy won by causing too many casualties for McClellan's army to handle.
Who led the confederates in this battle?
P.G.T. Beauregard
Joseph E. Johnston
Thomas Jackson (A.K.A. Stonewall Jackson)
What was the goal of the Union?
The union was trying to gain Tennesse and get into Mississippi territory.
Where did the battle take place?
Maryland
Which side won, and what did this win lead to?
Confederate success here led to Lee initiating the Maryland Campaign
Where did the Seven Days Battle take place?
Virginia