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100
Because his uncle didn't fight in the Civil War against the Union, Will would not do this.
What is call him by name, "Uncle Jed"?
100
The first shots of the Civil War were fired here on this day.
What is April 12, 1861, at Fort Sumter, South Carolina?
100
Command of the Union armies was first offered to him.
Who was Robert E. Lee?
100
This piece of weaponry was attached to the end of a rifle for fighting close at hand.
What is a bayonet?
100
Civil War word for a quick retreat, usually in fear.
What is skedaddle?
200
Meg was successful hunting with this tool when Will had to come home empty-handed.
What is a hoe?
200
A copy of these were lost just days before, and thus, when found by the Union gave General McClellan a distinct advantage at this battle.
What are Lee's orders before the battle of Antietam/Sharpsburg?
200
Brilliant Confederate general who earned his nickname by holding his position in the bloodiest battle of the war in 1862.
Who was Thomas "Stonewall" Jackson?
200
As a battle progressed, this phenomenon often prevented either side from clearly seeing their targets.
What is the smoke from cannon and rifle fire or gunsmoke?
200
What brown homespun uniforms of the Rebs were called.
What is butternut?
300
Aunt Ella's kindness was returned by this woman and her special gift.
Who is Mrs. Jenkins and 4 chicks.
300
This proclamation, issued officially January 1, 1863, freed the slaves in all rebellious states.
What is The Emancipation Proclamation?
300
He "led" a frontal assault on the Union center on the third crucial day at Gettysburg, only to be thwarted.
Who was General George Pickett?
300
This simple bit of weapons technology improved muskets so that they were more accurate at greater distances.
What is rifling or spiral scoring of the barrel?
300
Of all the food and drink given to Union soldiers, this was their favorite.
What is coffee?
400
The letter "C" on some of the buttons in Will's collections stood for this.
What is "Cavalry"?
400
This 25-day event left the heart of the Confederacy, Georgia, in ruins and gave the civilian population a taste of real war.
What is Sherman's March to the Sea?
400
Andrew Johnson of Tennessee, not Hannibal Hamlin of Maine.
Who was President Lincoln's vice-presidential running mate during his second election campaign in 1864?
400
These bullets are usually 58 caliber, made of lead, and often fragment when they hit.
What are Minie balls?
400
Chloroform---if available.
What is the common kind of anesthesia used in dressing stations or field hospitals?
500
These three slaves were part of Will's Winchester household.
Who were Callie, Lizzie and Fred?
500
These were the seven states that seceded from the Union between December, 1860, and February, 1861, to form the Confederate States of America.
What are South Carolina, Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana and Texas?
500
His surrender in full dress uniform at Appomattox Courthouse on April 9, 1865, officially ended the Civil War.
Who is General Robert E. Lee?
500
Soldiers wore these on their belts in order to carry their hand-made ammunition.
What is a cartridge box?
500
Confederate troops feasted on these after their victory at this battleground just 30 miles outside the Federal capitol.
What are Union civilian picnic lunches at Bull Run/Manassas?