East Battles
This was the first major battle of the Civil War, fought near Manassas in 1861
1st battle of bull run or battle of Manassas
This Confederate general earned the nickname “Stonewall.”
Thomas Jackson
The Union used this strategy to block South The Union.
Naval Blockade
These two forts captured by Grant controlled the Tennessee and Cumberland Rivers.
Fort Henry and Donelson
Virginia was important because it was the border between these two regions.
the industrial North and agricultural South
This series of seven battles near Richmond made Robert E. Lee famous.
Seven Days Battle
This Union general organized troops well but was criticized for moving too slowly.
George McClellan
Fast Southern ships that tried to sneak supplies past Union ships were called this
Blockade Runners
This battle shocked the nation with over 24,000 casualties in the West.
Battle of Shiloh
The Union wanted to split the Confederacy in half by controlling this.
Mississippi River
This battle was the bloodiest single day in American history with over 23,000 casualties.
Battle of Antietam
This Confederate commander led the Army of Northern Virginia
Robert E Lee
These two ironclad ships fought in 1862, changing naval warfare forever
USS Monitor and CSS Virginia
This 47-day siege ended on July 4, 1863, giving the Union control of the Mississippi River.
Battle of Vicksburg
After Antietam, the war became about preserving the Union AND this issue.
Ending Slavery
This second battle at the same location in 1862 gave Lee confidence to invade the North.
2nd battle of bull run
This Union general in the West believed in constant aggressive attacks and later led all Union
Ulysses S Grant
Controlling this river split the Confederacy in half.
Mississippi River
This battle forced Union troops to retreat to Chattanooga before reinforcements arrived
Chickamauga
The Union’s advantage in this (two things) helped them win a long war.
Resources and Population
After this battle, Lincoln announced the Emancipation Proclamation.
Battle of Antietam
This general marched through Georgia using a “total war” strategy.
William Tecumseh Sherman
Ironclads made this type of ship outdated and ineffective
Wooden Ships
This November 1863 victory opened the path for Union forces to march into Georgia
Chattanooga
This strategy targeted not only armies but also railroads, farms, and factories
Anaconda Plan