Military Leaders
What Confederate General had many victories early in the War and had the nickname ”Stonewall”?
Thomas ”Stonewall” Jackson
Which battle was a Confederate Victory, and was the first battle of the War?
Battle of Fort Sumter
Which election directly lead to the secession of the Confederate states and the start of the Civil War?
The election of 1860
What word means: to withdraw from an organization (as a nation, church, or political party)?
Secede
Who was the President of the United States during the Civil War?
Abraham Lincoln
Most important Union general and then later elected as President after the War?
Ulysses S. Grant
Which battle was a Union victory, had the highest casualties, and brought an end to Robert E. Lee’s 2nd invasion of the North?
Battle of Gettysburg
Which state was the last one to be made a slave state after the Compromise of 1850, and was north of the agreed line?
Missouri
What document declared "that all persons held as slaves" in the South were to be set free?
Emancipation Proclamation
Who was the President of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War?
Jefferson Davis
Most important Confederate general who prolonged the War with many decisive victorie?
Robert E. Lee
Which battle was a Confederate victory and was the first major battle of the War?
Battle of Bull Run
Which act allowed owners to have their runaway slaves returned to them even if they were in a Northern state?
The Fugitive Slave Act
What word meaning "before war" was used to describe the United States before the Civil War?
Antebellum
Who was the Democrat nominee in the election of 1860 who lost to Lincoln?
Stephen Douglas
What Union General was well known for his ”march to the sea” and the burning of Atlanta?
William Sherman
Which battle was a Union Victory and gave Abraham Lincoln the opportunity to announce the Emancipation Proclamation?
Battle of Antietam
Who was Andrew Jackson’s former Vice President who advocated for secession of South Carolina in 1832?
John C. Calhoun
What word means: a person who wants to stop or abolish slavery?
Abolitionist
Who was Abraham Lincoln’s Vice President?
Hannibal Hamlin
What Union General was known for the creation of the Army of the Potomac and the victory at Antietam?
George Mcclellan
Which battle was a Union victory and ended the Confederates hopes of stoping the Unions advance into Mississipp?
Battle of Shiloh
What book published by Harriet Stowe brought the realities of slavery to the Northern citizens?
Uncle Tom’s Cabin
What term is describing a government decision based on consent and vote of the people?
Popular Sovereignty
Who was Jefferson Davis’ Vice President?
Alexander H. Stephens