1861
The first official battle of the Civil War was:
The Battle of Bull Run
The deadliest 1 day battle in US history was the Battle of:
Antietam
What did the Emancipation Proclamation do?
Free slaves in the rebellious states
How did Grant feel about the Battle of Cold Harbor?
He regretted it, the Union gained nothing and lost many men.
Why did the Union want to invade Richmond, Virginia?
That was the Confederate capital
Clara Barton started the:
American Red Cross
Ulysses S. Grant made a name for himself with a victory at the Battle of __________
Shiloh
What mistake did the Union make in the Battle of Gettysburg, even though the Union won?
What was the purpose of Sherman's March to the Sea?
To destroy southern morale and the southern infrastructure
Where did Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrender to Ulysses S. Grant?
Appomattox
Which Mexican-American War veteran rejoined the military when the Civil War started, later becoming the US General?
Ulysses S. Grant
We studied the Naval Battle of Hampton Roads because:
It was the first battle between iron-clad ships in history
What famous, yet very short, speech was given by Abraham Lincoln, and is considered to be one of the best speeches in US history?
The Gettysburg Address
What did Sherman and his men destroy as they marched across Georgia?
Rail lines, war manufacturing sites, etc.
Who killed Abraham Lincoln?
John Wilkes Booth
Clara Barton was a _____ before helping wounded soldiers.
Teacher / worked in the US Patent Office
Even though the Battle of Antietam was a draw, Lincoln claimed victory in order to issue the:
Emancipation Proclamation
What was the Gettysburg Address about?
Recognizing the sacrifices of the soldiers that died, and giving meaning to what they were fighting for - the importance of coming together as a country
Where were the first shots of the Civil War fired?
Fort Sumter, South Carolina
Why did the Union want to capture Jefferson Davis?
He was the President of the Confederacy
Ulysses S. Grant wrote a biography before he died so...
His wife would have an income after he died.
What were the names of the ships used in the Naval Battle of Hampton Roads?
USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia
How does the Gettysburg Address start? (First 5 words is good!)
Fourscore and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth on this continent, a new nation....
What did Lincoln's assassin shout after shooting Lincoln?
Sic Semper Tyrannis
Why didn't the Union put Jefferson Davis on trial?
They were afraid he could prove that secession was done legally