Events Leading to the Civil War
What did the Compromise of 1850 put into effect?
The ability of Southern Bounty Hunters to retrieve runaway slaves from the North.
What was the first official battle of The Civil War, and where was it?
The First Battle of Manassas (Bull Run) in Prince William, Virginia. On July 21, 1861
When did the Civil War begin?
April 12, 1861
Why was Lincoln important to the Union?
He lead the Union for the freedom of slaves, after realizing it was no longer about the Union Victory.
Who were the people Booth meant to kill?
Booth tried to kill President Abraham Lincoln but also Vice President Andrew Johnson and Secretary of State William Seward as revenge for the South.
Who published Uncle Toms Cabin in 1852?
Harriet Beecher Stowe
Which battle was the Unions first victory?
The Battle of Fort Henry (February 6, 1862)
When did Gen. Ulysses S. Grant become a general?
April of 1861.
What role did Robert E. Lee play in the War?
He was the head general of the South Army, which had many victories.
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What was the Bloodiest Battle?
The Battle Antietam (September 17, 1862)
When was the Emancipation Proclamation put into effect?
January 1, 1863
Who was John Brown?
John Brown was a Union supporter which was the main reason of the event known as ”Bleeding Kansas“, after lashing out on Pro-slavery citizens.
How many African Americans fought in the War?
One-third of the soldiers who fought for the Union Army were immigrants, and nearly one in 10 was African American.
When was President Lincoln elected?
March 4, 1861
What was the most famous Battle?
Battle of Gettysburg (July 1, 1863 - July 3, 1863)
The Battle of Chickamauga was a ____ victory.
Hint: It was on September 18, 1863 – September 20, 1863
Confederacy
Who was John Wilkes Booth?
John Wilkes Booth was a Confederacy supporter who tried on many attempts to murder Abraham Lincoln, until April 15th, 1865. When he succeeded in killing him by shooting him in the back of the head.
How many Troops did the North and South have?
The North had 2.1 Million and the South had a little over 1 million.
What established the beginning of the Civil War?
The Battle of Fort Sumter on April 12th, 1861, to April 13th, 1861.
What was the last Battle in the Civil War?
The Battle of Appomattox Courthouse. April 9, 1865
What happened on April 9, 1865?
The Civil War ended.
Who was William Tecumseh Sherman and what did he do?
He was a Union General and led Union forces in crushing campaigns through the South, marching through Georgia and the Carolinas (1864–65).
Who were the two youngest soldier during the War?