Demeaning nickname for Southern men in the Civil War.
What is a Goober?
100
This type of technology helped Abraham Lincoln communicate with the front.
What is the telegraph?
100
The South used this type of war to their advantage, by fighting the North on their own turf.
What is a defensive war?
100
This revolutionary warfare technology greatly increased the number of deaths on both sides in the Civil War.
What is the minnie ball?
100
In 1864 62,000 men were led to Savannah, GA to pillage towns and railroads.
What is Sherman's March?
200
A line of trees, chopped down and placed with their branches facing the enemy, used to strengthen fortifications.
What is Abatis?
200
This type of transportation helped moved supplies and soldiers around the country.
What is the railroad?
200
These countries helped the South with foreign aid, by giving them supplies and boosting their economy.
What is France and Britain?
200
This rapid fire weapon was capable of firing 600 rounds per minute.
What is the Gatling gun?
200
This strategy was used by the South consisted of stock piling supplies, defending resources and taking the offense when the supplies situation warranted or the opportunity was presented by the enemy.
What is offensive-defensive strategy.
300
Slang during the Civil War meaning clothing.
What is a Dud?
300
Because of manufacturing power this part of the army became extremely strong by the end of the war.
What is the Navy?
300
South was fighting to maintain its way of life. This was their primary ________.
What is morale and/or motivation?
300
A breech loading, single shot rifle barrelled gun primarily used by calvary troops.
What is Carbine?
300
A military movement which was used to draw the enemy's attention, distracting the enemy so an attack will be made in another location.