The Battle of Antietam
Where were the lost orders found?
wrapped around cigars.
The Northern Vessel, secured by the South and clad in Iron was known by this name.
The Merrimack / Virginia
What is unique about the start of the battle of Gettysburg?
It was accidental.
During the Battle of Fort Sumter... How many people perished?
Zero
This technology allowed for almost immediate information to be sent between two parties.
The Telegraph
Abraham Lincoln ran under this political party.
Republican
Upon which years did the Civil war Start and End?
1861-1865
The orders left behind by Confederate troops are known specifically as...
Special Orders #191
The Northern Ironclad, built in response to the Confederate naval efforts was named...
The Monitor
How many days did Gettysburg last?
three days.
In what city did the assassination of Abraham Lincoln take place?
Washington D.C.
This technology allowed for the transport of troops, cargo, and faster communication across long distances.
The Railroad
The election of Abraham Lincoln for U.S. president in 1860 triggered this response from the South.
Secession.
Towards the end of the war, many soldiers fought, marched, and survived without the use of this common commodity.
Shoes
How many days long was the battle of Antietam?
A Single Calendar day.
What was unique about the Monitor's cannon?
It could fire in any direction.
The Fishhook.
Ulysses S. Grant was known by this nickname after forcing a Confederate surrender.
Unconditional surrender Grant.
This technology allowed people to see what war looked like for the first time ever.
The Camera
Abraham Lincoln's wife, and the First lady of the United States during the Civil War was named...
Mary Todd Lincoln
William Tecumseh Sherman and Ulysses S. Grant employed this war tactic to disrupt Southern support during, "Sherman's march to the Sea."
This Union General was tasked with specific orders to wipeout the Confederate Army, and failed to do so after the Battle of Antietam. Despite winning the Battle, he was removed for failing to follow through with his orders, and his previous hesitations.
General George B. McClellan
Why is the Battle of Hampton roads historically significant?
it changed maritime warfare forever.
At the battle of Gettysburg, in an attempt to break up Union lines, Robert E. Lee ordered a deathly charge, later known by this name.
Pickett's Charge.
When creating a photograph from film, the original picture, of which copies are made from, is known as a...
Negative.
This technology allowed vessels to no longer be dependent on wind, forever changing maritime war.
The Steam engine
After Gettysburg, abraham lincoln gave this famous speech that resonated with the Nation, despite it being only a few minutes long.
The Gettysburg Address.
Robert E. Lee would surrender to Ulysses S. Grant at this location after suffering heavy losses, desertion, and the loss of Richmond.
The Battle of Antietam is known as the "Single most Bloody Day" in all of the Civil war... How many casualties occured here, and how many wounded?
6,000 Casualties / 17,000 wounded
This was the first submarine of the Civil War, named after its inventor. It did sink a ship, but it never made it back to port.
The H.L. Hunley
During the final moments of the battle of Gettysburg, how many soldiers participated in Robert E. Lee's charge and how many parished.
14,00 participated, 1/2 perished.
This civil war food was extremely common, due to its long shelf life and simple recipe of Flower & Water.
Hardtack
This modification to small arms used by marksman and infantry units allowed for projectiles to be fired at significantly longer ranges, proving far more effective than traditional smooth bore arms.
What is rifling.
After the Successful battle of Antietam, Abraham Lincoln changed the aim of the war away from state's rights and the security of the Union through this single Act.
Abraham Lincoln was assassinated by this figure during what event? (Both answers Required.)
Tom Wilkes Booth, while watching a play.