Important People
I was president for the entire Civil War, a lawyer from Illinois, and was known for my tall hat. My election is even cited as a major cause for Southern cessation. WHO AM I?
Lincoln?
This is the name for the Southern states that left America. THE SOUTH does not count...
Confederacy
This was the name of the battle that was FIRST fought along BULL RUN creek in Virginia... COME ON!
FIRST BULL RUN
Which side was way more prepared for war? They had more track, more people, more of a stable economy, and a dominant navy.
Union
This is Mr. McNelis' favorite NFL team, who experienced a tragic injury 4 plays into this NFL season.
JETS
I was a Virginian, a leader of the Southern Army in the East, and an effective military commander. I didn't agree with slavery and held no slaves on my estate. I was an old man, with grey hair by the time the war began and I won almost every battle in the first two years for the Southern side. At the end of the war, I surrendered my army to Grant at Appomattox courthouse. WHO AM I?
Lee
These boats were appropriately named, as they were coated with thick, iron hulls that cannon balls bounced right off of. Both sides had their own versions.
Ironclads
This is where not a "true battle" happened, but where the first bullets and cannons were fired that started the Civil War.
Bonus!
Name the city and state it's in to earn DOUBLE POINTS
Ft. Sumter
Charleston, SC
What's the major advantage that the South had over the North? Can you name one specifically?
Leaders/Generals were way smarter and useful on the Southern side.
Lee, Longstreet, Jackson, Forrest just to name a few competent and successful leaders.
Mr. McNelis typically goes to concerts for this style of music, with rhythmic beats, deep bass, and dancing aplenty. He may DJ this music at parties for his friends too...
EDM (electronic dance music)
I came up with the Union's Naval plan of attack, and I even had some people name it after me. I was a general in the Union army, and even emphasized seizing control of the Mississippi as well. My plan was effective, as the North smothered the Southern economy and a win was inevitable. WHO AM I?
Winfield Scott
These states were appropriately named, as they were states where the fighting broke out the thickest. They typically were found right on the border between the Northern and Southern states, and sometimes would have family members and neighbors picking different sides of the conflict. These states had slavery but stayed loyal to the Union as well.
Border states
Name the Union's version of an "ironclad"...
Monitor
First of all, tell me the name of the strategy the Union used against the South (the British use this tactic all the time too).
Next, explain its goals. What does this strategy try to do to the other side?
BLOCKADE
Tries to smother the economic hubs of trade and commerce for the enemy. The enemy is slowly drained of resources, food and has to surrender.
Mr. McNelis won this Winston event last year, and the trophy sits on his desk somewhere. What did he win?
Turkey Bowl
As a Southern leader, I earned my "Stonewall" nickname at the battle of First Bull Run. While other Southern men fled around me, me and my Virginia boys held firm. The men rallied around me, and I lead a counter charge that repelled the enemy. I was religiously devout, and had to ride on a horse with my hand in the air to keep balance. I was killed years later by friendly fire, crossing a picket line at night. WHO AM I?
Stonewall Jackson
This term means to be "drafted" or forced to enter into military service. We have a program like it today, but it is currently dormant and not active.
Conscription
This is the battle that saw the most loss of life in a single day of fighting EVER in USA history. It was in Maryland and saw massive casualties on both sides. Some feel it was a major turning point while Mr. McNelis thinks another battle was more pivotal...
Battle of Antietam
In your opinion, what was the most important factor in determining a winner of the war? What mattered most?
As long as you take your time in composing a verbal answer, and back your answer up with 3 reasons, your good to go.
THESE CAN VARY
Mr. McNelis' favorite movie is about a college History teacher who gets to travel the world, seeking artifacts and learning about them before putting them in a museum for all to see. In Mr. McNelis' favorite film in the saga, the protagonist travels all around the world to find the "Ark of the Covenant", a magic chest holding the remnants of the 10 commandments.
Indiana Jones and the Raiders of the Lost Ark
I am the mustachioed Union commander who held firm at Little Round Top with my men from the 20th Maine. I gave a speech to deserters and mutineers that saw 110 of the 120 of them pick up arms and fight the Southern enemy. I am a History teacher and Mr. McNelis' favorite Union leader of the war (besides Grant). WHO AM I?
Chamberlain
While not a term in your book, the barrel's of muskets for the Civil War were _______ (this term), meaning grooved and lined to increased speed and spin. All current firearms use this technology and feature.
RIFLED barrels, or RIFLED muskets
This battle took place in Pennsylvania, was not in our textbook, but was the focus of the book and film we viewed/read in class. It took place over 3 days, had a cavalry engagement the first day, fighting on an important hill on day 2, and the infamous "Pickett's Charge" on day 3!
Gettysburg
Why, after a large victory over Lee's forces at Antietam, did the Union leader not chase after the Southern army and try his best to finish them off?
Can be several reasons, have to be backed up with facts.
Answer one of these two highly specific questions about one of Mr. McNelis' favorite shows, LOST (Mr. McNelis met Damon Lindelof who wrote the show and he's a big inspiration for him to write fiction)...
What famous line does Charlie write on his hand, to convey to the rest of the group about the boat that was heading to the island?
What is the name of the scientific group that inhabits the island, to study its time-bending properties and do experiments?
NOT PENNY'S BOAT
THE DHARMA INTIATIVE