Place and Time
What day did the Philippi Race occur?
June 3, 1861
Who was the Union general during this battle?
George B. McClellan
Why did the Civil War occur?
The North wanted slavery to be illegal and the South didn’t.
Why was the Civil War important?
It ended slavery
What did the Civil War cause?
Slavery to end and free African Americans
Where did the Philippi Race occur?
Barbour County, West Virginia
Who was the Confederate general during this battle?
Benjamin F. Kelley
Why was slavery needed?
People needed slaves to work on cotton and tobacco farms.
Why was the Philippi Race important?
It let the Union gain more territory
Has the Civil War affected racism at all?
No, it only stopped slavery
How long did the battle last?
It never started, because the Confederates fled so quickly
How many soldiers scared away the Confederates?
20,000
What was the most important battle of the Civil War?
The Battle of Gettysburg
What would happen if the Confederacy won the Civil War?
Slavery may still exist in the United States today
Who did the Civil War help?
African Americans