Fun Facts
True or False: Mrs. True has lived in Alaska.
True
On Jan. 1, 1863 Pres. Lincoln signed this into law
Emancipation Proclamtion
On June 10, 1864 CSA expanded their draft to any man between the ages of ___ and ___.
17-50
A Civil War term for an underwater mine
torpedo
Military leadership in order
rank
Jan. 28th
On March 3, 1863 the first draft law called for men between ages ___ to ___ to serve
20-45
The name of this battle that both sides had many casualties in May of 1864
Battle of Wilderness
Foot soldiers fighting and marching together
infantry
Cloth bag used by soldiers
Haversack
Where (state) was Mrs. True born?
Rhode Island
When (month/year) does Gen Grant take control of Vicksburg, Mississippi?
July 1863
Gen Sherman captures this city for the Union
Atlanta
Paper money used by soldiers during the Civil War
Greenback
The hard biscuit soldiers had to eat was called _________.
Hardtack
Name the general who lost the Seven Days Battle
McClellan
There were three days of riots in this city?
New York City
March of the Sea
The formal release of slaves from bondage
Emancipation
The standard rifle bullet used in the war
Minie Ball
What level and sport does Mr. True coach?
Head Freshman Football coach at South
What month and year does Lincoln deliver his Gettysburg Address?
November of 1863
Pres. Lincoln's inaguration of his 2nd term ended with these words "_____ ____ _____ ____."
with malice toward none.
Dry goods salesman who traveled with the Northern armies.
Sutler
The FOUR terms used for soldiers who fought for the union
Yank, The Blue, Federals, and Billy Yank