Civil War 1
When did the Civil War take place?
The American Civil War took place from April 12, 1861- April 9, 1865
How many people died in the Civil War?
Historians say that the Civil War took more American lives than any other war and they estimate that at least 620,000 lives were lost during this war.
What did Lincoln call the nation before the beginning of the Civil War?
Lincoln called the nation "A House Divided." He was referring to common quote during this time that stated "a house divided against itself cannot stand alone."
What prompted the beginning of the Civil War?
Southern states seceding, or leaving, the Confederacy to join the Union, was one of the major causes of the Civil War. They did this in reaction to the Election of Abraham Lincoln.
What was a person called who wanted to end slavery?
An abolitionist was a person who wanted to end slavery.
What is a person who is a runaway called?
A fugitive is a person who is a runaway.
What was the most important naval battle?
The Battle of the Ironclads, or the Battle of Hampton Roads, or the Battle of the Monitor and the Merrimack, or the Battle of the USS Monitor vs the CSS Virginia.
Where and when did the Civil War begin?
In 1861, Confederate troops fired on Fort Sumter in South Carolina. A bloody war between the North and South began.
How was the Civil War won?
The North, or the Union, won the Civil War when General Lee (Confederacy)surrendered to General Grant (Union). There was no official end to the War, but this event is often cited as such.
When was Lincoln assassinated?
Abraham Lincoln was assassinated on April 14, 1865 at Ford's Theatre, just five days after the Civil War ended.
What Confederate General died by friendly fire after the Battle of Chancellorsville?
General Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson
What role did women have in the Civil War? (List one, and one important figure)
Women played key roles in the Civil War. They helped by working in factories, in businesses, in farm jobs and as nurses for the military. They were even more directly involved by imitating men to become soldiers, becoming doctors and spying for their chosen sides.
What were the people fighting for the South called?
Confederates, or Rebels, were the people that were fighting for the South.
What was the first major battle of the war, and who won?
First Battle of Manassas/Bull Run. It was a Confederate victory.
What were states called that allowed slavery before the Civil War?
Slave states were states that permitted slavery before the Civil War.
Which state broke off from the Confederacy during the War?
West Virginia
What was the speech called that Lincoln gave while dedicating a cemetery?
Lincoln gave a speech called the Gettysburg Address and he gave it to dedicate a cemetery for the soldiers who died in the Battle of Gettysburg.
What was the important court case that occurred just prior to the start of the War regarding a slave and his freedom?
The Dred Scott Decision was the court ruling that denied Dred Scott his freedom from slavery.
What were the states called that were unsure which side to support during the Civil War?
The states that were undecided on which side to support were called border states. States like Delaware, Kentucky, Maryland, and Missouri were considered border states.
What was one battle of the Civil War? (Name it, and it's significance)
There were several battles in the Civil War and they were the Battle of Bull Run, the Battle at Antietam, the Battle at Vicksburg, the Battle at Chancellorsville, the Battle of Gettysburg, and the Battle of Appomattox.
Name two generals during the Civil War and identify one who led the North and one who led the South.
General Lee fought for the Confederacy, or the South and General Grant fought for the Union, or the North.
Other options: Union - Burnside, Hooker, McClellan, Sherman, Scott
Confederate - Johnston, Jackson, Longstreet, Pickett